Senior accountant (Mumbai)

Mail:- info@naukripay.com

A Senior Accountant is responsible for managing and overseeing an organization's accounting operations, ensuring accurate financial reporting, compliance with accounting standards, and supporting business decision-making.

Job Title

Senior Accountant

Job Summary

The Senior Accountant manages day-to-day accounting activities, prepares financial reports, ensures compliance with accounting standards and regulations, and assists with budgeting, audits, and financial analysis.

Key Responsibilities

Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.

Maintain the general ledger and ensure accurate journal entries.

Reconcile bank accounts, balance sheet accounts, and intercompany transactions.

Manage month-end and year-end closing processes.

Ensure compliance with accounting standards (e.g., IFRS or GAAP) and company policies.

Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning.

Coordinate internal and external audits and provide required documentation.

Prepare tax schedules and support tax compliance activities.

Analyze financial data and provide recommendations to improve financial performance.

Monitor accounts payable and accounts receivable processes.

Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and internal controls.

Mentor and guide junior accounting staff.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

Professional certification such as CPA, ACCA, CMA, or CA is preferred.

5–8 years of relevant accounting experience.

Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting, and taxation.

Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, NetSuite) and advanced Microsoft Excel skills.

Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Strong communication and interpersonal abilities.

Key Skills

Financial reporting

General ledger accounting

Account reconciliation

Budgeting and forecasting

Financial analysis

Tax compliance

Internal controls

Audit coordination

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Attention to detail

Leadership and team collaboration

Typical KPIs

Accuracy and timeliness of financial reports

Successful month-end close within target timelines

Audit findings and compliance results

Reconciliation accuracy

Budget variance analysis

Process improvement initiatives

Compliance with tax and regulatory requirements

This job description can be customized depending on the industry (manufacturing, retail, healthcare, banking, etc.) and the organization's specific requirements.