Minimum requirements
Key Accountabilities:
- Accurate and timely monthly closing.
- Ensuring the correctness of the books with all accruals and reconciliations.
- Work closely with Statutory Auditors and Group internal audit teams.
Manage the statutory audit, including preparation of all schedules and notes, and handle tax audits.
- Keep updated with all the latest changes in accounting standards and create a paper of its impact for the management.
- Handle all direct tax matters, including appeals and presentations to the department.
Competencies:
Core Competencies:
- Result Orientation (Expert)
- Analytical Thinking (Expert)
- Problem Solving (Expert)
- Communication (Expert)
- Attention to detail and high level of accuracy (Expert)
Functional Competencies:
- Financial Reporting and Accounting Principles (Expert)
- Proficiency on MS Office, especially Excel (Expert)
- Direct Taxes (Expert)
- SAP Knowledge (Preferable)
- Developing MIS formats (Expert)
Education & Experience:
- Professional qualification - CA
- Very strong in accounting and direct taxes.
- At least 7-10 years of experience in the field.
Desirable:
- Experience with SAP would be an added advantage.
Key Responsibilities
- Responsible for managing the entire accounting function, ensuring accurate and timely monthly closures, and maintaining the correctness of the books with necessary accruals and reconciliations.
- Collaborate closely with Statutory Auditors and the Group internal audit teams, overseeing audit processes and preparing relevant schedules and notes.
- Stay updated with the latest changes in accounting standards, analyzing their impact on the business, and preparing reports for management.
- Handle direct tax matters, including tax audits, appeals, and presenting information to the relevant authorities.
- Develop MIS formats and contribute to efficient financial reporting, ensuring all processes align with the company’s goals and regulatory requirements.