About the Role
We are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Lead – Accounting & Financial Reporting to manage end-to-end accounting operations for assigned client accounts. The ideal candidate will be responsible for maintaining accurate books of accounts, preparing timely financial statements and MIS reports, ensuring timely month-end closures, and delivering high-quality accounting services while supporting process improvements and maintaining excellent client relationships.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage end-to-end accounting and bookkeeping for assigned client portfolios.
- Review and maintain journal entries, General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and bank reconciliations.
- Perform month-end and year-end closing activities and ensure timely completion of financial records.
- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with applicable accounting standards.
- Prepare and review MIS reports, financial dashboards, variance analysis, and management reports to support business decision-making.
- Perform balance sheet reconciliations and resolve accounting discrepancies on a timely basis.
- Ensure compliance with accounting standards, internal controls, and statutory reporting requirements.
- Coordinate with clients to obtain required information and provide timely financial updates.
- Support external audits by preparing schedules, reconciliations, and audit-related documentation.
- Identify opportunities for process improvements, automation, and enhanced reporting efficiency.
- Assist in ERP implementation, migration, and optimization projects.
- Guide and mentor junior team members while fostering a collaborative and high-performance work environment.
Qualifications & Experience
- CA, CMA, MBA (Finance), M.Com, or B.Com with relevant accounting experience.
- 3–5 years of experience in Accounting, Bookkeeping, Financial Reporting, or MIS.
- Experience in Shared Services, Outsourced Accounting, BPO, GCC, or Consulting environments will be an added advantage.
Key Skills
- Financial Accounting & Bookkeeping
- General Ledger Management
- Accounts Payable & Accounts Receivable
- Bank & Balance Sheet Reconciliations
- Month-End & Year-End Close
- Financial Statement Preparation
- MIS Reporting & Financial Analysis
- Advanced Microsoft Excel (Pivot Tables, Lookup Functions, Power Query is an advantage)
- ERP Systems (Zoho Books, SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, Dynamics, or equivalent)
- Client Relationship Management
- Analytical Thinking & Problem Solving
- Communication & Stakeholder Management
- Process Improvement & Automation
What We're Looking For
- Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
- High attention to detail with a commitment to accuracy and quality.
- Ability to manage multiple client engagements and consistently meet deadlines.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills with a client-focused approach.
- Proactive mindset with the ability to identify process improvements and drive operational efficiency.
- Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team.
Key Success Measures
- Timely and accurate month-end and year-end closures.
- Accurate bookkeeping and General Ledger maintenance.
- Timely preparation and delivery of financial statements and MIS reports.
- Complete and accurate balance sheet reconciliations with minimal adjustments.
- High client satisfaction through quality service and timely deliverables.
- Continuous process improvements, operational excellence, and adherence to service-level commitments.
Pay: ₹30,000.00 - ₹45,000.00 per month
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Adambakkam, Chennai, Tamil Nadu: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Application Question(s):
- Current CTC
- Expected CTC
- Notice Period
Experience:
- Accounting: 1 year (Required)
- MIS Reporting: 1 year (Required)
Location:
- Adambakkam, Chennai, Tamil Nadu (Required)
Work Location: In person
