Account Manager

Job Summary:

The Manager Accounts will be responsible for overseeing the organization's accounting operations, ensuring accurate financial reporting, statutory compliance, taxation, budgeting, cash flow management, audits, and internal controls. The role requires strong leadership, analytical skills, and extensive knowledge of accounting standards and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Accounting

Manage day-to-day accounting operations and maintain the general ledger.

Ensure timely and accurate preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.

Review journal entries, reconciliations, and accounting records.

Monitor accounts payable, accounts receivable, fixed assets, and bank reconciliations.

Ensure proper accounting of revenue, expenses, provisions, and accruals.

Financial Reporting & MIS

Prepare monthly MIS reports and financial dashboards for management.

Analyze financial performance and provide actionable insights.

Monitor budgets, forecasts, and variance analysis.

Present financial reports to senior management.

Taxation & Statutory Compliance

Ensure timely compliance with GST, TDS, Income Tax, PF, ESI, Professional Tax, and other applicable laws.

Review and file statutory returns accurately and within prescribed timelines.

Coordinate with tax consultants and government authorities.

Ensure compliance with the Companies Act and applicable accounting standards.

Audit & Internal Controls

Coordinate statutory, internal, tax, and GST audits.

Prepare audit schedules and provide necessary documentation.

Strengthen internal financial controls and compliance processes.

Ensure timely closure of audit observations.

Treasury & Cash Flow Management

Monitor cash flow and working capital requirements.

Manage banking operations, payments, and fund utilization.

Review vendor and customer payments.

Coordinate with banks regarding limits, documentation, and facilities.

Team Management:

Lead and mentor the Accounts team.

Allocate responsibilities and monitor performance.

Ensure timely completion of accounting activities.

Develop and implement process improvements.

Process Improvement

Standardize accounting processes and SOPs.

Improve financial controls and reporting efficiency.

Support ERP implementation and system enhancements.

Drive automation of accounting and reporting function

Education: CA / CMA (Preferred),MBA (Finance), M.Com, or B.Com from a recognized university.

Experience: 8-12 years of experience in Finance & Accounts.

Minimum 3-5 years in a managerial role.

Experience in Real Estate, Construction, Infrastructure, or Facility Management will be preferred.

Technical Skills: Strong knowledge of Indian Accounting Standards.

GST, TDS, Income Tax, and statutory compliance.

ERP system (SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, Tally Prime, etc.).

Advanced Microsoft Excel (Pivot Tables, Power Query, XLOOKUP, financial models).

MIS reporting and dashboard preparation.

Key Competencies:

Leadership and team management.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Excellent communication and stakeholder management.

High level of integrity and confidentiality.

Attention to detail.

Time management and ability to meet deadlines.

Decision-making and process improvement mindset.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):

Timely month-end and year-end financial closure.

Accuracy of financial statements and MIS reports.

Timely statutory compliance with zero penalties.

Successful completion of statutory and internal audits.

Efficient cash flow and working capital management.

Improvement in internal controls and accounting processes.

Reduction in accounting errors and reconciliation pendency.

Team productivity and adherence to reporting timelines.