Job Summary: The Manager of Indian Accounting will be responsible for overseeing and managing all accounting operations in compliance with Indian accounting standards (Ind AS) tax regulations and financial policies. This role includes leading the financial close process preparing financial statements managing statutory audits and ensuring tax compliance. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of Indian accounting and tax laws experience in managing teams and a proactive approach to financial management.
Responsibilities:
- Oversee the daytoday accounting operations ensuring compliance with Indian Accounting Standards (Ind AS) and applicable laws.
- Lead the monthly quarterly and yearend closing process ensuring the accuracy and completeness of financial transactions.
- Prepare and review financial statements balance sheets profit and loss statements and cash flow statements.
- Ensure compliance with statutory requirements including GST TDS Income Tax and other regulatory filings.
- Manage and coordinate internal and statutory audits ensuring adherence to audit timelines and guidelines.
- Lead a team of accounting professionals providing coaching performance management and professional development.
- Monitor and improve internal control systems to ensure accuracy integrity and efficiency in financial reporting.
- Liaise with external auditors consultants and government agencies for timely and accurate regulatory reporting.
- Collaborate with other departments (Tax Treasury FP&A) on budgeting forecasting and financial analysis.
- Drive continuous process improvements and system enhancements for accounting and financial reporting.
- Keep updated with changes in Indian accounting and tax regulations and ensure compliance with new guidelines.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance Commerce or a related field.
- Minimum of 710 years of experience in accounting with at least 35 years in a managerial or supervisory role.
- Strong knowledge of Indian Accounting Standards (Ind AS) Goods and Services Tax (GST) TDS and other Indian regulatory requirements.
- Experience with accounting software (e.g. Tally SAP Oracle) and ERP systems.
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
- Excellent analytical problemsolving and communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks work under pressure and meet deadlines.