Accounts Manager

Job Overview

We seek a meticulous and seasoned Accounts Manager to lead the organization’s financial and accounting functions. This role involves managing all accounting tasks, maintaining accurate records, ensuring compliance, and supporting the management team with insightful financial analysis.

Primary Responsibilities

• Oversee daily accounting operations such as accounts payable and receivable, general ledger maintenance, and bank reconciliations.
• Produce timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and reports for management review.
• Track cash flow, expenditures, budgets, and overall financial outcomes.
• Ensure prompt invoicing, collections, vendor settlements, and account balancing.
• Maintain comprehensive and precise financial records aligned with established accounting standards.
• Collaborate with auditors by supplying relevant financial documentation and data.
• Ensure adherence to statutory obligations including GST, TDS, and other taxation requirements.
• Prepare and scrutinize financial schedules, Management Information System (MIS) reports, and variance analyses.
• Detect and resolve accounting discrepancies and financial issues with corrective measures.
• Assist in budget creation, forecasting, and comprehensive financial planning.
• Develop and sustain robust internal controls and accounting workflows.
• Lead, mentor, and manage the accounts team for timely and accurate task completion.
• Engage with banks, vendors, customers, auditors, and other relevant parties to align financial operations.
• Support business leaders with financial insights to guide strategic decisions.
• Continuously enhance accounting procedures and reporting methodologies.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or related disciplines.
• 7 to 10 years of practical experience in accounting roles, ideally with previous Accounts Manager responsibilities.
• Strong grounding in accounting principles and financial statement preparation.
• Thorough understanding of GST, TDS, taxation frameworks, and statutory compliance.
• Advanced skills with MS Excel and familiarity with accounting or ERP software.
• Analytical thinker with problem-solving skills and keen attention to detail.
• Effective communicator with interpersonal capabilities.
• Ability to manage deadlines efficiently and work under pressure.
• Well-developed organizational and leadership skills for guiding team members.

Preferred Expertise

• Hands-on experience with accounting software such as Tally, SAP, Oracle, Zoho Books, or QuickBooks.
• Background in budgeting, forecasting, and MIS report generation.
• Experience coordinating audits.
• Knowledge of internal controls and efforts toward process optimization.
• Professional accounting certifications like CA, CMA, ACCA, or equivalents are advantageous.

Performance Indicators

• Precision and punctuality in producing financial reports.
• On-schedule completion of reconciliations and monthly closings.
• Compliance with relevant tax and statutory regulations.
• Efficient management of accounts receivable and payable.
• Effective cash flow and expenditure monitoring.
• Reduction in accounting errors and inconsistency.
• Timely preparation for audits.
• High productivity and performance levels within the accounting team.