Manager - Internal Accounting - Professional Services Firm

Internal Accounting- Manager- Reputed professional services firm

What's in it for you?

Being a position that falls in the middle level of management, the role itself is an exciting mix of operational delivery and an opportunity to explore the leader in you. We strongly believe in freedom of operation and that clearly reflects in our modus operandi. Apart from holding the team assigned the role gives an immense opportunity to learn the practical aspects of R2R process, people and client handling which is very important in building a successful career. This role also gives an exposure to work on various ERPs and demonstrate the ability to manage day to day challenges of operation.

Skillsets we would like to see you exhibit :

Role specific skillsets:

Accounting concepts & Processing

- Required to have a good knowledge of accounting concepts related to Profit and Loss Account and Balance Sheet

- Understanding the key areas about the finalization of accounts and the complete cycle of R2R

- Good understanding of the direct and indirect tax applicability and compliances and requirements of report submissions.

- Experience in handling month end activities along with preparation of all the control account schedules and other related activities.

- Good knowledge and application of accounting standards under Indian GAAP

- Strong analytical skills and should be comfortable working on excel and other reporting tools

- Experience of working on SAP, Oracle or Tally.

- Need to be exposed to handling various types of audits for e.g. SAS, ISO etc

- Exposure to Lean, Six Sigma and other quality concepts. Practical experience of implementation of these concepts would be an added advantage

Strategy & Planning

- Lead operational and strategic planning for the team assigned, including fostering innovation, planning projects, and organizing and negotiating the allocation of resources.

- Ability to handle multi tasking roles and ensure proper co-ordination with multiple stake holders.

- Benchmark, analyze, report on and make recommendations for the improvement and growth of the service delivery.

- Develop business case justifications and cost/benefit analyses for various tasks to be delivered.

Operational Management

- Manage the deployment and monitoring of resources in performing the various tasks assigned.

- Work with stakeholders to define business and process requirements for new and better way of delivering activities.

- Direct involvement in identifying and developing tools for enhancing team performance.

- Manage staffing, including recruitment, supervision, scheduling, development, evaluation, and disciplinary actions.

- Approve and oversee projects and project portfolio

- Liaison with other operation teams for carrying out day to day to activities and ensuring that the operations run smoothly.

- Establish and maintain regular written and in-person communications with the organizations executives, department heads and other stake holders.

General skillsets:

- Client Excellence Demonstrates a passion for delivering quality and ensures that client needs are met, benefiting both the client and the firm

- Growing the business Demonstrates ability to identify and convert new business opportunities, both from existing and new clients

- Planning and organizing Sets priorities, defines activities, gives responsibilities and plans work so that results are achieved on time and within budget

- Financial management Deals with all aspects of financial performance in a timely and effective way so as to ensure that all time is appropriately recorded, billed and collected, thereby maximizing profitability

- People development - Seeks self-development and provides support that enables others to develop within the firm.

- Teamwork - Works co-operatively with others, positively influences them and ensures team participation to support the firm's goals

- Communicating - Listens to, understands and communicates confidently with others in a clear, concise, polite and purposeful way

- Motivating - Motivates self and others to succeed

Core Competencies:

- Service Orientation - Should be aware of both - the internal as well as external customers and their needs; and is committed to meeting the customers' evolving, long-term needs - the focus is on SERVICE

- Result Orientation - Should be able to direct efforts towards developing and implementing realistic action plans to meet business objectives; with a sense of urgency - the focus is on achieving RESULTS

- Initiative - will look for opportunities to drive process improvements, One must not only understand and accept the responsibilities towards his/her job; but also proactively works towards identifying challenges and its resolution - the focus is on seeking SOLUTIONS

- Professionalism - Should have in-depth knowledge of all functions and displays not only required skill-set, but also ethics and integrity while conducting the job - the focus is on PROFESSIONALISM

- Cooperation - One must ensure completion of all tasks at hand and simultaneously extends support to team members and displays joint ownership towards achieving business objectives - the focus is on TEAMWORK

- Communication/Feedback - Should believe in providing feedback to other associates and receiving feedbacks to enhance performance, thereby meeting business objectives - the focus is on OPEN COMMUNICATION

To be tailor-fit for the above skillsets, you need to have :

- A dynamic personality and a passion to constantly improvise technology to suit the organization's needs

- 8+ years of experience in handling domestic accounting profile

- Good knowledge of Indian compliances and handling a team of 10+ associates. Also would need to manage internal stakeholders

- The drive to bring about change and a desire to constantly look for ways to use technology to derive efficiencies.

- An ability to understand the organization's goals and objectives and link them with the deliverables of the assigned function, in addition to overseeing delivery and operations

- Crossed the boundaries of operational delivery and stepped into the space of organizing, planning and development

Educational qualifications preferred :

- Category: Bachelor's Degree, Master's Degree

- Degree: Bachelor of Commerce - B.Com, Master of Business Administration - MBA, Master of Commerce - M.Com

Required work experience :

- Industry: Accounting & Finance/ Outsourcing/ KPO

- Role: Manager

- Only candidates currently residing in or willing to relocate to Pune need apply.

Other details : Time Constraints: Late sittings during Month End and Year end closing

Perks and Benefits : As per Industry standards