
Senior Executive Accountant
- Bangalore, Karnataka
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Financial Reporting:
- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
- Analyse financial performance and provide insights to management.
- Prepare variance analysis reports comparing actual results to budgeted amounts.
- Budgeting and Forecasting:
- Lead the annual budgeting process and update forecasts as necessary.
- Provide financial recommendations for improving business performance.
- Monitor departmental expenditures and ensure alignment with budgetary limits.
- Account Reconciliation and Closing:
- Oversee the reconciliation of accounts, ensuring that all transactions are properly recorded and reconciled.
- Manage the month-end and year-end closing process.
- Review journal entries for accuracy and completeness.
- Internal Controls and Audit:
- Develop, implement, and monitor internal controls to ensure compliance with accounting regulations.
- Lead internal and external audits, providing necessary documents and explanations.
- Ensure the integrity of financial data and adherence to policies.
- Tax Compliance:
- Oversee the preparation and filing of tax returns (corporate tax, VAT, sales tax, etc.).
- Stay current with tax law changes and ensure the company remains compliant.
- Review tax filings for accuracy and manage tax-related inquiries from authorities.
- Team Leadership & Development:
- Supervise and mentor junior accounting staff.
- Provide training and development opportunities to team members.
- Conduct performance evaluations and provide feedback for improvement.
- Cost Management and Analysis:
- Lead cost analysis efforts and identify cost-saving opportunities.
- Work closely with other departments to assess financial impacts of operational decisions.
- Provide financial support for major business decisions (e.g., investment opportunities, new projects).
- Accounting System Management:
- Ensure accounting software and systems are up-to-date and efficient.
- Propose improvements to accounting processes and systems.
- Implement automation tools to increase efficiency in routine tasks.
- Financial Strategy and Decision Support:
- Collaborate with management to shape financial strategy and provide recommendations for future financial planning.
- Support strategic decisions with data-driven financial analysis and forecasts.
- Regulatory Compliance:
- Monitor and ensure compliance with local, state, and federal financial regulations.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of accounting standards (GAAP, IFRS) and financial regulations.
- Proficiency in Tally ERP.
- Strong knowledge of GST, TDS, and other tax compliance processes.
- Basic to intermediate expertise in Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUP, pivot tables, etc.).
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- oGood communication skills for vendor and client coordination.