Senior Manager - Accounts & Finance

Role Overview

The Senior Manager Accounts & Finance will lead and oversee end-to-end accounting, banking, taxation, payroll, compliance, audit coordination, and financial reporting across multiple branches. The role ensures financial accuracy, statutory compliance, process efficiency, and timely reporting while managing stakeholders including auditors, banks, and internal departments.

Key Responsibilities

• Financial Accounting & Book Closure
• Lead and supervise recording of all financial transactions in accounting systems (sales, purchase, journal, bank, payroll, taxation).
• Ensure accuracy of books of accounts and timely monthly & annual closures.
• Review and approve journal entries for expenses, provisions, accruals, and adjustments.
• Oversee branch accounting activities (Hyderabad & Kochi or other locations).
• Billing, Receivables & Payables Management
• Oversee generation and validation of customer invoices and billing processes.
• Monitor accounts receivable, collections, and customer outstanding ageing.
• Supervise vendor accounting, invoice booking, and payment scheduling.
• Implement controls over vendor onboarding and master data management.
• Banking & Treasury Operations
• Manage bank reconciliations and cash flow monitoring across multiple bank accounts.
• Approve and control all payments (vendor, salary, statutory, petty cash, travel, etc.).
• Oversee net banking operations, beneficiary management, and fund transfers (RTGS/NEFT).
• Optimize cash utilization and ensure adequate liquidity planning.
• Payroll & Employee Reimbursements
• Oversee payroll accounting, salary disbursement, and statutory deductions.
• Review and approve employee travel and expense claims through systems (e.g., Keka).
• Ensure timely reimbursement and accounting of employee expenses.
• Coordinate with HR/payroll teams for payroll accuracy and compliance.
• Taxation & Statutory Compliance
• Ensure accurate calculation and timely payment of statutory dues: GST, TDS, PF, ESIC, Professional Tax, etc.
• Review GST input reconciliation, TDS returns, and statutory filings.
• Maintain compliance calendar and ensure zero statutory defaults.
• Liaise with consultants and authorities on taxation matters.
• Financial Reporting & MIS
• Review monthly sales, expense, and outstanding reports.
• Prepare and present MIS, variance analysis, and financial summaries to management.
• Strengthen reporting frameworks and financial dashboards.
• Support budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Audit & Regulatory Coordination
• Lead coordination with internal and statutory auditors.
• Ensure readiness of books, schedules, reconciliations, and documentation for audits.
• Review audit observations and ensure timely closure.
• Support financial statement finalization and regulatory filings (e.g., DPT, balance sheet).
• Documentation & Controls
• Ensure proper maintenance of financial records and supporting documentation.
• Strengthen internal controls, SOPs, and approval workflows.
• Implement process improvements and automation in finance operations.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and financial governance standards.
• Team & Stakeholder Management
• Lead and mentor accounts and finance team across branches.
• Coordinate with Sales, HR, Admin, and Operations for financial matters.
• Act as primary finance contact for banks, auditors, and consultants.
• Drive cross-functional collaboration for financial efficiency.

• CA / CMA / MBA Finance / M.Com (preferred).
• 812+ years of progressive experience in accounting & finance.
• Strong knowledge of Indian taxation, payroll, and statutory compliance.
• Experience with Tally, ERP, banking portals, and expense/payroll systems.
• Expertise in financial reporting, audit, and multi-branch accounting.
• Leadership, analytical, and stakeholder management skills.