Assistant Manager - GL

Roles & responsibilities:
Execute month-end close, ensuring timely and accurate completion of all activities as per the close calendar
Prepare and post journal entries (accruals, provisions, adjustments, reclasses) with appropriate validation and supporting documentation
Prepare periodic and annual financial statements (P&L, Balance Sheet) along with detailed supporting schedules
Ensure accuracy and integrity of general ledger balances, including account reconciliations and review of trial balance
Perform bank reconciliation for all bank accounts of the company and ensure there are no un-reconciled amounts
Prepare monthly audit schedules and maintain audit-ready documentation for all key balance sheet and P&L items

• Coordinate with internal/external auditors and respond to audit queries, ensuring timely closure of audit observations
  

Ensure adherence to accounting standards, internal controls, and SOPs, while continuously improving close and reporting processes
Prepare periodic MIS, dashboards, and reconciliation reports

Identify process improvement and automation opportunities
Mandatory technical & functional skills
Strong knowledge of Companies Act and Accounting standards and preparation of financial statements
Strong understanding of GST, TDS, and customer / vendor accounting
Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP preferred) and MS Excel
High attention to detail, analytical ability and control orientation
Excellent stakeholder management and strong communication skills
Responsibilities
Roles & responsibilities:
Execute month-end close, ensuring timely and accurate completion of all activities as per the close calendar
Prepare and post journal entries (accruals, provisions, adjustments, reclasses) with appropriate validation and supporting documentation
Prepare periodic and annual financial statements (P&L, Balance Sheet) along with detailed supporting schedules
Ensure accuracy and integrity of general ledger balances, including account reconciliations and review of trial balance
Perform bank reconciliation for all bank accounts of the company and ensure there are no un-reconciled amounts
Prepare monthly audit schedules and maintain audit-ready documentation for all key balance sheet and P&L items

• Coordinate with internal/external auditors and respond to audit queries, ensuring timely closure of audit observations
  

Ensure adherence to accounting standards, internal controls, and SOPs, while continuously improving close and reporting processes
Prepare periodic MIS, dashboards, and reconciliation reports

Identify process improvement and automation opportunities
Mandatory technical & functional skills
Strong knowledge of Companies Act and Accounting standards and preparation of financial statements
Strong understanding of GST, TDS, and customer / vendor accounting
Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP preferred) and MS Excel
High attention to detail, analytical ability and control orientation
Excellent stakeholder management and strong communication skills
Qualifications
Educational qualifications
Chartered Accountant (CA) mandatory
Work Experience
4 – 7 years of experience in handling month end close, Statutory / internal audits, and MIS reporting

• ex–Big 4 or top-tier advisory background preferred.
  

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