Senior Manager - Accounting

Pune Permanent View Job Description
The Senior Manager - Accounting will support the Head of Accounts in managing accounting, financial reporting, statutory compliance, audits, financial controls, and accounting governance.
  • Excellent opportunity for candidates with deep-rooted expertise in Ind AS.
  • Be part of a large MNC that fosters employee growth and development.

About Our Client

A company in the energy and natural resources industry, located in Pune.

Job Description

1. Financial Accounting and Period-End Closure

· Manage accounting activities for multiple project companies, corporate entities, and holding companies.

· Oversee the monthly, quarterly, and annual closing processes and ensure adherence to agreed timelines.

· Ensure that all financial transactions are recorded accurately, completely, and in accordance with applicable accounting standards and Group policies.

· Review general ledger accounts, journal entries, accruals, provisions, prepayments, inter-company transactions, and other period-end adjustments.

· Monitor ageing and long-outstanding items in accounts payable, accounts receivable, employee advances, vendor advances, and other balance-sheet accounts.

· Ensure appropriate accounting and financial control over fixed assets, capital work-in-progress, project costs, depreciation, lease accounting and asset capitalisation.2. Financial and Group Reporting

· Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting submissions in accordance with Group requirements.

· Ensure consistency between statutory books, management reports, consolidation systems, and Group reporting.

· Coordinate with FP&A on alignment between actual results, forecasts, budgets, and management reporting.

· Support Group consolidation, including inter company reconciliation and resolution of reporting differences.3. Statutory Reporting, Audit and Compliance

· Lead the preparation and review of statutory financial statements in accordance with Ind AS, the Companies Act, and applicable regulations.

· Coordinate statutory audits, limited reviews, internal audits, tax audits, and other assurance engagements.

· Act as a key point of contact for auditors and ensure timely availability of schedules, reconciliations, supporting documents, and management explanations.

· Coordinate with Tax team on GST, TDS, corporate tax, TP, and other applicable compliances.4. Internal Controls and Financial Governance

· Maintain a strong financial control environment across all entities under the role's responsibility.

· Ensure compliance with Group accounting policies, delegation of authority, internal control requirements, and applicable laws.

· Develop and implement accounting policies, standard operating procedures, process documentation, and financial controls.

· Review key accounting processes, identify control gaps, and implement corrective actions.5. Technical Accounting and Business Support

· Provide technical accounting guidance on Ind AS, IFRS, & Group accounting policies.

· Assess accounting matters relating to project development, construction, acquisitions, joint ventures, impairment, capitalisation, revenue recognition, leases, and provisions.6. Finance Transformation and Process Improvement

· Support Finance transformation through process standardisation, automation, digitisation, and improved controls.

· Support ERP implementation, system upgrades, process migration, user acceptance testing, and implementation of system-based controls.

The Successful Applicant

Educational and Professional Qualifications

· Qualified Chartered Accountant.

· Additional qualification in IFRS, Ind AS, SAP Hana, data analytics would be an advantage.Professional Experience

· Minimum 10 years of relevant post-qualification experience in accounting, financial reporting, statutory audit, financial controls, and accounting governance.

· Prior experience with a Big Four audit firm or a large MNC would be preferred.

· Experience in a multi-entity environment, preferably in renewable energy, infrastructure, project companies, or another asset-intensive business, would be an advantage.Knowledge and Skills

· Strong knowledge of Ind AS, IFRS, financial reporting, consolidation, and internal controls.

· Good understanding of the Companies Act & applicable direct / indirect tax requirements.

· Ability to interpret contracts and assess their accounting and reporting implications.

· Strong analytical, problem-solving, decision-making skills with accuracy & timelines.

· Proven leadership, team management, and stakeholder-management capabilities.

· High level of ownership, integrity, and professional judgement.

· Ability to operate as a senior accounting leader, with the maturity to progressively manage broader accounting responsibilities and support the Head of Accounts on key priorities.

· Strong focus on process improvement, standardisation, automation, and digitalisation.

· Advanced proficiency in MS Office & strong working knowledge of ERP & reporting systems.

· Experience with SAP B1 / Hana, and exposure to consolidation and data-analytics tools would be an advantage.

What's on Offer

  • Competitive salary package.
  • Opportunities to work in the energy and natural resources industry.
  • Chance to play a key role in accounting operations.



If this sounds like a role you'd like to explore, feel free to apply

Quote job ref
JN-102026-7123311

Job summary

Function
Finance & Accounting
Sub Sector
Financial Accounting
What is your area of specialisation?
Energy & Natural Resources
Location
Pune
Job Type
Permanent
Job Reference
JN-102026-7123311

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