Accounts Manager

IIT Madras Research Park (IITMRP); Chennai; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

IIT Madras Research Park in Chennai invites applications for an Accounts Manager to lead accounting operations and ensure accurate financial reporting.

You'll manage GL, AP, AR, fixed assets, close cycles, and statutory compliance, while providing management with reliable MIS insights. Strong ERP experience (Zoho or Tally) and CA/CMA qualifications are preferred for this role.

Qualifications

• CA inter/final or CMA with 3–5 years of accounting experience.
• Proficient in IND AS/IGAAP and financial reporting.
• Experience with Zoho or Tally ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily accounting: GL, AP, AR, fixed assets.
• Close monthly/quarterly/year-end on time.
• Review journals, provisions, accruals, reconciliations.
• Maintain COA and accounting policies.
• Prepare and review financial statements monthly & annually.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and policies.
• Provide variance analysis to management.
• Support MIS reports, dashboards, & presentations.
• Ensure statutory compliance (GST, TDS, PF, ESI).
• Liaise with auditors and banks.
• Close audit observations and compliance issues promptly.

Skills

Attention to detail

Stakeholder management

Deadline-driven

Financial analysis

MIS reporting

Education

CA inter

CA final

CMA

Tools

Zoho

Tally

Job description

The Accounts Manager is responsible for managing the organizations accounting operations, ensuring accurate financial records, statutory compliance, timely reporting, and effective controls. The role plays a key part in supporting management decisions through reliable financial information.

Accounting & Financial Operations

• Oversee day-to-day accounting activities including GL, AP, AR, fixed assets
• Ensure accurate and timely month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing
• Review journal entries, provisions, accruals, and reconciliations
• Maintain chart of accounts and accounting policies
• Prepare and review monthly and annual financial statements
• Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards and company policies
• Analyze financial results and provide variance analysis to management
• Support preparation of MIS reports, dashboards, and management presentations
• Oversee compliance with statutory requirements (GST, TDS, PF, ESI, etc., as applicable)
• Liaise with auditors and banks as required
• Ensure timely closure of audit observations and compliance issues

Internal Controls & Process Improvement

• Manage and update internal financial controls
• Drafting and update of SOP for accounting processes
• Ensure segregation of duties and approval workflows
• Oversee bank reconciliations and payment controls
• Manage vendor and customer reconciliations

Technical Skills:

• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting (IND AS, IGAAP)
• Hands-on experience with ERP systems (Zoho / Tally)
• Understanding of statutory compliance

Behavioral Competencies

• Attention to detail and high accuracy
• Good communication and stakeholder management
• Ability to manage deadlines and work under pressure

Qualification & Experience

• Chartered Accountant (CA inter/final) / Cost Accountant (CMA)
• 3-5 years of relevant experience in accounting and finance