Senior Manager - Accounts

Position Summary

The Senior Manager Accounts will lead core accounting functions, ensure financial compliance, strengthen internal controls, and deliver highquality financial reporting. The role requires a blend of technical accounting expertise and strong behavioural competencies to manage cross-functional processes effectively.

Core Competencies

1. Technical Accounting & Compliance Expertise

Demonstrated ability to:

• Apply Ind AS standards across accounting processes.
• Review and validate invoice posting, vendor accounting, payment processing, and receipt accounting. Review profit share / milestone invoices, debit notes, and credit notes.
• Maintain, review, and reconcile the Fixed Asset Register (FAR) and Capital Work-in-Progress (CWIP).
• Perform comprehensive GL scrutiny, including creditors analysis and GR/IR reconciliation.
• Ensure completion of export incentive accounting (Duty Drawback, RoDTEP) and ageing analysis.
• Prepare workings for Advance Authorisation and EPCG licences.

2. Financial Reporting & MIS Management

Demonstrated ability to:

• Prepare monthly and quarterly MIS reports for OPCO, covering:
• Manufacturing & Non-manufacturing expenses
• Prepaid and provision reviews
• Prepare monthly and forecast financials and upload to the Anaplan portal.
• Ensure accurate and timely generation of MIS dashboards for leadership review.
• Support statutory and income tax audits with well-documented schedules.
• Prepare financial statements with disclosures per Companies Act requirements.

3. Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills

Demonstrated ability to:

• Analyze large data sets (SAP / Excel) and derive actionable insights.
• Investigate financial variances, reconcile accounts, and close open items proactively.
• Identify process gaps and recommend internal control improvements.
• Perform root-cause analysis of accounting discrepancies.

4. Digital & System Proficiency

Demonstrated ability to:

• Operate efficiently in SAP (FI/MM modules) for accounting activities.
• Use advanced Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, Power Query preferred).
• Manage structured uploads and reporting via Anaplan.

5. Process & Operational Excellence

Demonstrated ability to:

• Ensure robust internal controls are embedded in accounting and invoice posting processes.
• Coordinate thirdparty fixed asset verification activities.
• Ensure timely booking and payment of credit card statements.
• Maintain strong documentation, accuracy, and compliance across all accounting functions.

6. Stakeholder Management & Collaboration

Demonstrated ability to:

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (procurement, operations, sales, tax).
• Coordinate with auditors, consultants, and external stakeholders as required.
• Resolve vendor/customer queries and perform reconciliations on a timely basis.
• Drive follow-ups and closure of open items with accountability.

7. Leadership & Team Capability

Demonstrated ability to:

• Guide junior team members on accounting processes and Ind AS application.
• Maintain a high standard of accuracy, discipline, and timeliness.
• Drive continuous improvement within the finance function.

Key Role Deliverables

• Accurate month-end closing with minimal audit remarks.
• Error-free MIS and financial submissions to OPCO / Anaplan.
• Zero non-compliance in statutory and tax audits.
• Updated FAR and CWIP with timely capitalization.
• Clean and reconciled GLs, GR/IR, and creditor accounts.
• Timely and compliant export incentive accounting.

Qualification: Chartered Accountant

Experience: 3+ Years

Company Location : Goregaon

Preferred Location: Western Line, Mumbai