Chola Is Hiring Manager Accounting And Financial Reporting In Chennai

Manager Accounting & Financial Reporting

Department: Finance

Location: Tamarai Tech Park, Guindy Chennai HO

Qualification: Chartered Accountant (CA) – Mandatory

Experience: Minimum 2 years of postqualification experience

The role is responsible for managing endtoend accounting operations, financial closing, statutory reporting, and accounting for borrowing instruments, ensuring compliance with applicable accounting standards and company policies.

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Closing & Reporting

• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes with adherence to timelines.
• Prepare and review financial statements in compliance with Ind AS / IFRS and statutory requirements.
• Ensure accuracy of general ledger, reconciliations, provisions, accruals, and journal entries.
• Support management and statutory reporting requirements.

Borrowings & Instrument Accounting

• Handle accounting for borrowing instruments such as:
• Term loans
• Working capital facilities
• Debentures / bonds
• Other debt instruments
• Ensure accurate recognition, measurement, interest accounting, and amortization of borrowings.
• Maintain loan schedules, covenant compliance, and lender reporting.

Statutory & Audit Support

• Coordinate with statutory auditors, internal auditors, and consultants.
• Provide data, explanations, and schedules during audits.
• Ensure timely closure of audit observations.

Compliance & Controls

• Ensure compliance with Companies Act, accounting standards, and internal control frameworks.
• Support implementation and strengthening of internal financial controls.
• Assist in policy documentation and process improvements.

Stakeholder Collaboration

• Liaise with treasury, tax, banking partners, and crossfunctional teams.
• Support finance leadership with analysis and decisionmaking inputs.

Desired Skills & Competencies

• Strong handson experience in financial closing and reporting
• Good exposure to borrowing instruments accounting
• Sound knowledge of Ind AS / IFRS
• Advanced Excel skills; exposure to ERP systems (SAP / Oracle preferred)
• High attention to detail, analytical mindset, and problemsolving skills
• Ability to work independently and manage deadlines

Preferred Industry Exposure

• NBFC / Corporate Finance /Retail/ Large Corporate Environment (as applicable)