Experience
3 - 4 yrs
Job Location
Chennai, India
Vacancy
1
Designation
Management Accountant
Job Type
ONSITE
Job Description
Manager - Accounting
What We re Looking For
We are looking for a qualified Chartered Accountant with 3 4 years of post-qualification experience to manage accounting operations and ensure accurate financial reporting, timely month-end closures, statutory compliance, payroll accounting, audit coordination, and continuous improvement of accounting processes.
What Youll Do Accounting Operations Financial Reporting
- Own and manage accounting activities including accounts payable, general ledger accounting, reconciliations, accruals, fixed assets, and month-end/year-end closing activities.
- Review journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules to ensure accuracy and compliance with accounting policies.
- Ensure timely month-end, quarter-end, and year-end financial close processes.
- Prepare and review financial statements, management reports, and MIS reporting packs.
- Analyse financial data and provide insights on trends, variances, and key financial information.
- Ensure adherence to applicable accounting standards, company policies, and internal controls.
Payroll Accounting Employee Cost Management
- Oversee payroll accounting activities, including review of payroll inputs, payroll processing, and payroll-related accounting entries.
- Ensure accurate recording of payroll expenses, employee benefits, reimbursements, and statutory deductions.
- Coordinate with HR and payroll consultants to resolve payroll-related accounting issues.
- Review employee-related provisions and ensure appropriate accounting treatment.
Statutory Compliance Regulatory Matters
- Ensure timely compliance with GST, TDS, PF, ESI, Professional Tax, and other applicable statutory requirements.
- Review statutory compliance workings prepared by internal teams/consultants.
- Coordinate with external consultants for regulatory updates and compliance requirements.
Audit Internal Controls
- Lead coordination with statutory auditors, tax consultants, and internal auditors.
- Ensure timely preparation and submission of audit schedules, supporting documents, and management responses.
- Strengthen internal controls and identify opportunities for process improvements.
Process Improvement Automation
- Identify opportunities for automation and improvement in accounting processes.
- Drive efficient usage of ERP systems and accounting tools.
- Support implementation of new processes, systems, and reporting requirements.
What Will Help You Succeed Must-Haves
- Chartered Accountant (CA) qualification.
- 3 4 years of post-qualification experience in accounting and finance operations.
- Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting, and month-end close processes.
- Experience managing payroll accounting and statutory compliance activities.
- Experience in handling audits and working with external auditors/consultants.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Advanced proficiency in MS Excel.
- Strong ownership and accountability.
- Attention to detail with a business-oriented mindset.
- Ability to independently manage accounting operations.
- Ability to identify issues and drive solutions.
Nice-to-Haves
- Experience working with ERP systems such as Oracle NetSuite, SAP, or similar platforms.
- Experience with accounting software such as QuickBooks.
- Exposure to multinational/global finance operations.