Senior accounting officer

The Job in short -

We are seeking a Senior Accounting Officer to join our finance team and take responsibility for ensuring accurate financial reporting, robust accounting operations, and process excellence. The role demands a solid understanding of IFRS / US GAAP / Ind AS, hands-on experience in general ledger and revenue accounting, and a forward-looking approach to finance automation and AI adoption.

The ideal candidate is a qualified finance professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment, can streamline processes, and is eager to leverage technology to modernize finance operations.

Meet the Job -

Key Responsibilities

• Accounting & Reporting

1. Manage day-to-day accounting operations, including GL maintenance, revenue recognition, and preparation of financial statements.

2. Ensure compliance with IFRS / US GAAP / Ind AS, and relevant local statutory requirements.

3. Prepare and review run-rate analysis, P&L variance analysis, and detailed balance sheet reconciliations at GL level.

4. Assist in consolidation, intercompany reconciliations, and group reporting.

1. Support timely closure of statutory, internal, and external audits.

2. Ensure accurate filing of statutory and regulatory reports.

3. Maintain compliance with corporate governance, tax, and local regulatory requirements.

1. Identify opportunities for automation in accounting and reporting processes.

2. Work with AI-enabled tools to streamline reconciliations, reporting packs, and closing activities.

3. Implement controls to ensure accuracy, efficiency, and scalability of finance operations.

1. Regularly assess risk and control environment across finance processes.

2. Ensure adherence to group policies, and recommend improvements to accounting controls.

3. Escalate open items and ensure timely resolution with stakeholders.

1. Work closely with taxation, treasury, payroll, secretarial, and operational teams for smooth end-to-end finance operations.

2. Support cash flow management, vendor payments, and employee reimbursements.

3. Ensure monthly closure activities are delivered within central timelines.

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