Key Accountabilities / Responsibilities:
- Ensure adherence to applicable accounting standards, Schedule VI, Income Tax Act, and other statutory requirements
- Manage and oversee payroll processes with operational accuracy
- Ensure compliance with client policies related to accounting, reporting, and internal controls
- Identify accounting, legal, or compliance-related issues and suggest actionable solutions
- Take full ownership of client deliverables, including TDS, GST, Profession Tax, MIS, and other regulatory filings
- Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, acting as a key point of contact
- Monitor client funds and ensure timely tracking and reporting of fund movements
- Perform end-to-end accounting including journal entries, reconciliations, and finalization of accounts
- Independently conduct GL scrutiny and review of MIS reports for accuracy and completeness
- Coordinate with bankers, auditors, and internal departments for seamless execution of tasks
- Manage client billing and ensure timely recovery and follow-up on outstanding dues
Team Management Responsibilities:
- Lead a team of 23 junior team members with daily task planning and work allocation
- Review team outputs to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and adherence to standards
- Mentor team members and assist in their professional development
Personal Profile / Competencies:
- Strong technical understanding of accounting standards, tax laws, and statutory compliance
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Sharp analytical and review skills with the ability to identify and resolve accounting issues
- Practical, hands-on experience in core accounting, finalization, and financial reporting
- Capable of thinking beyond routine deliverywell-versed in organizing, planning, and process development
- Strong interpersonal skills with a client-centric mindset