Manager, Accounting

Role: Manager, Accountant

Location: Ahmedabad

Roles and Responsibilities

A. General Ledger (GL) Management

• Manage and oversee day-to-day General Ledger accounting activities.

• Ensure accurate and timely recording of journal entries.

• Review and approve journal entries, accruals, provisions, and adjustments.

• Ensure proper maintenance of the General Ledger and sub-ledger accounts.

• Perform monthly, quarterly, and annual GL closing activities.

• Ensure accuracy of financial transactions and accounting records.

B. Month-End and Year-End Closing

• Lead and coordinate month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing processes.

• Ensure timely completion of financial close activities within the defined timelines.

• Review balance sheet reconciliations and investigate discrepancies.

• Ensure appropriate accruals, prepayments, provisions, and reclassifications.

• Prepare and review financial reports and schedules.

C. Reconciliation and Reporting

• Review and ensure timely completion of:

  • Bank reconciliations.

  • Balance sheet reconciliations.

  • Intercompany reconciliations.

  • Fixed asset reconciliations.

  • Accrual and prepaid expense reconciliations.

• Investigate and resolve outstanding reconciling items.

• Prepare monthly financial statements and management reports.

• Ensure accuracy and completeness of financial data.

D. Team Management

• Manage, guide, and mentor the GL accounting team.

• Allocate responsibilities and monitor daily deliverables.

• Review team performance and ensure productivity.

• Provide technical accounting guidance to team members.

• Identify training requirements and support team development.

• Ensure adherence to process timelines and quality standards.

E. Compliance and Audit

• Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards (Ind AS / IFRS / US GAAP, as applicable).

• Coordinate with internal and external auditors.

• Support statutory and financial audits.

• Maintain proper documentation and audit trails.

• Ensure compliance with internal financial controls and company policies.

• Identify process gaps and implement corrective actions.

F. Process Improvement

• Identify opportunities to streamline GL accounting processes.

• Drive automation and standardization of accounting activities.

• Improve financial close timelines and reporting accuracy.

• Implement best practices and strengthen internal controls.

• Coordinate with AP, AR, Fixed Assets, Tax, and other finance teams.

2. Key Skills Required

• Strong knowledge of General Ledger accounting.

• Expertise in month-end and year-end closing.

• Experience in balance sheet reconciliations.

• Knowledge of Ind AS / IFRS / US GAAP.

• Financial reporting and analysis.

• Team management and stakeholder management.

• ERP knowledge (SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics).

• Advanced MS Excel skills.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

3. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

4. Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Commerce, Accounting, or Finance.

• CA / CMA / MBA Finance (preferred).

• Typically 8–12 years of experience in finance and accounting.

• Relevant experience in GL accounting and financial reporting.

• Prior experience managing or leading a finance GL team.