Xped - Accounting Manager

Accounting Manager

Responsibilities:

• Closing of book of accounts periodically (Expert knowledge of Zoho required).
• Prepare reconciliation statements.
• Review and presentation of MIS Reports - including Standalone, Consolidated & other cash flow reports.
• Hands-on experience with auditing, journal entry, invoicing cycle, stock management and accounts receivable and accounts payable.
• Understand Reporting requirements with regard to Segment reporting/Cost center Allocations / Other such Entities for standalone & consolidated financials.
• Conduct periodical review of GLs, LMS systems, processes, vouchers to ensure accuracy and completeness & ensure adequate controls for accounting process.
• Ensure all statutory compliances and regulatory compliances within timelines.
• Ensure compliances under the Tax laws (Direct / Indirect).
• Manage internal / external stakeholders including Internal, External & other audits.
• Assist on the implementation of financial systems and processes including General Ledger, billing, T&E, and AP procurement.
• Financial Reporting: Knowledge of processes, methods, and tools of financial reporting.
• Managing People: Knowledge of processes involved in managing people; ability to lead successful teams, and diligently address issues related to performance and conflicts at the workplace.
• Financial Analysis: Knowledge of tools and approaches of financial analysis; ability to read, interpret and draw accurate conclusions from financial and numerical material.
• Analytical Thinking: Knowledge of techniques and tools that promote effective analysis; ability to determine the root cause of organisational problems and create alternative solutions that resolve these problems.
• Judgement and Decision Making: Knowledge of the decision-making process; ability to carefully evaluate the impact of emerging business situations and choose the best path forward communicating actions and activities that maximise organisational performance.
• Effective Communications: Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviours.
• Manage the month-end financial close process, ensuring all revenue and expenses are properly recorded and balance sheet and bank reconciliations are complete across multiple entities.
• Maintain the Company's general ledger and sub-ledger accounts, including preparing and posting of journal entries such as fixed assets, prepaids, accruals and inter company adjustments.
• Prepare financial statements including income statement, balance sheet, and statement of cash flows.
• Management of timely and accurate payroll and book appropriate journal entries in coordination with the Accounting Manager.
• Research technical accounting issues to ensure company compliance.
• Comply with local, state, and federal government reports and tax requirements, including monthly and annual sales tax filings.
• Lead the year-end financial statement audit in collaboration with external auditors, as well as any statutory audits that may arise.
• Assist the Director of Finance in the preparation of reporting materials for the Board of Directors
• Primarily liaison with the Banks, Auditors and Vendors and other External Parties.
• Assist with and participate in FP&A processes, budgeting and cash flow projections, tax planning, ad hoc special projects, and other business analytics.

Experience, Academic Qualifications & Skills:

• 5+ years of experience in public, startup, or corporate accounting.
• Knowledge of Indian GAAP is required. Exposure to US GAAP is a plus.
• Advanced MS Excel skills are required; Power Point is a plus.
• Extensive understanding of the Income tax Act, GST, Companies Act 2013, FEMA, Labour Laws and other statutory & legal requirements.
• Strong understanding of the treasury and for ex principles
• Ability to work in fast-paced environment, multitask, and communicate effectively
• Experience in Workday will be preferred.