Chartered Accountant

Lkss & Associates; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Lkss & Associates in Bengaluru, Karnataka seeks a senior finance leader to oversee financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and treasury operations. The role emphasizes strong internal controls, tax compliance, and strategic partnership with senior management to drive profitability.

The candidate will manage month-end/year-end closings, liaise with auditors, and lead a high-performing finance team while ensuring adherence to IFRS, GAAP, and Ind AS standards.

Qualifications

• Relevant professional experience in finance and accounting roles.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and present monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Oversee general ledger, accounts payable/receivable, and payroll functions.
• Lead month-end and year-end closings.
• Drive annual budgeting and forecasts with variance analysis.
• Maintain internal control systems and ensure compliance with tax laws and audit standards.
• Monitor cash flow, liquidity, and working capital; manage treasury relationships.
• Provide financial insights to support strategic decisions and profitability.
• Mentor and develop the finance team for high performance.

Skills

Financial reporting

Accounting

Budgeting

Forecasting

Internal controls

Tax compliance

Cash flow management

Treasury management

Business partnering

Strategic analysis

Team leadership

Job description

Role & responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

Financial Reporting & Accounting Prepare and present monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements. Ensure compliance with accounting standards such as IFRS, GAAP, and Ind AS. Oversee general ledger management, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll functions. Manage month-end and year-end financial closing processes.

Budgeting & Forecasting Lead the annual budgeting process and periodic financial forecasting. Monitor financial performance against budgets and analyze variances. Provide financial insights and recommendations to improve business performance and profitability.

Internal Controls & Compliance Establish, implement, and maintain effective internal control systems. Ensure compliance with tax regulations, statutory requirements, and audit standards. Coordinate with external auditors, consultants, and regulatory authorities.

Cash Flow & Treasury Management Monitor cash flow, liquidity, and working capital requirements. Optimize cash utilization and maintain banking relationships. Manage financial risks related to debt, investments, and treasury operations.

Business Partnership & Strategic Support Support senior leadership with financial analysis, business planning, and strategic decision-making. Deliver actionable insights to improve operational efficiency and profitability. Collaborate with various departments on cost control and performance improvement initiatives.

Team Leadership Lead, mentor, and develop the finance and accounting team. Drive process improvement and financial automation initiatives. Ensure continuous capability development and high performance within the team.

Preferred candidate profile

Male Preferred