About this role
The position is responsible for performing a variety of accounting functions related to Account Reconciliations / Record to Report
• The job includes reporting out financial information in an accurate and timely manner. Follow-up lines of business at client-end for closure of open accounting items. • Maintain data and records in accordance with accounting standards & principles • Ability to identify inefficient/ineffective processes and develop recommendations to enhance controls and efficiency. • Providing coaching and feedback to team members to enable them to improve their performance • Handling Escalation
Provide inputs on process and system to the team • Exposure to following areas will be preferred: • Cash / Bank Reconciliations and Posting • Excise & Gross Receipts Tax Accrual Lease Accounting and Reconciliations • Prepaid Taxes • Prepaid Rent
• Performing end to activities for Bank reconciliations / Balance Sheet reconciliations / Excise Tax Accrual / Lease Accounting • Prepare monthly journal entries based on the data • Demonstrates a solid grasp of Record to Report (R2R) processes, including bank and balance sheet reconciliations, as well as journal entries for research and clearance • Proven leadership in managing teams within the R2R or accounting domain, fostering collaboration and driving performance • Takes ownership of team deliverables and outcomes within a specialized function or department • Operates within established organizational policies while proactively adapting plans to meet resource and operational needs • Acts as a preparer, trainer, reviewer, and approver for all team outputs, ensuring consistency, accuracy, and high-quality standards • Exhibits agility in learning new document types, systems, and financial concepts, contributing to continuous improvement • Engages proactively with business units and stakeholders to resolve outstanding items and ensure timely closure • Handles stakeholder queries with professionalism and efficiency, ensuring clear communication and resolution • Coordinates effectively with external auditors during audits, providing necessary schedules, reconciliations, and documentation • Maintains thorough documentation of reporting processes, internal controls, and policy frameworks • Supports and contributes to internal initiatives focused on process optimization, automation, and data validation
Competencies Required:
• Hands-on Experience with treasury operations, bank reconciliations, tax accruals and lease accounting • Hands-on experience in Blackline • Proficient in Microsoft Excel and skilled in data manipulation; exposure to business intelligence/reporting tools is an added advantage. • Strong attention to detail, with excellent organizational and analytical capabilities. • Excellent organizational and communication skills. • Capable of working independently, managing priorities, and meeting tight deadlines effectively.
Qualification:
Masters in Accounting / Graduate in Accounting / Commerce with at least 15 years of education
Experience
Experience – 4 to 6 years in the field of Finance & Accounts Operations (preferably R2R) along with team Management