Lead Accounting

Medline Industries, LP; Pune District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Medline India in Pune invites an experienced Team Lead - India Accounts to oversee accounting operations, ensure statutory compliance, and drive month-end close with a high-performing team. You will manage journal entries, reconciliations, GST/TDS, and statutory filings, collaborate with auditors, and lead process improvements and system implementations to strengthen controls.

The role requires strong technical accounting knowledge, leadership capabilities, and a mindset focused on continuous

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce, Finance, or Accounting.
• CA / CMA / MBA Finance preferred.
• 8-10 years of experience in accounting and finance operations.
• Strong knowledge of Indian GAAP, GST, TDS, Income Tax, and statutory compliance.
• Experience in ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or Dynamics.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities.
• Review journal entries, reconciliations, accruals, and provisions.
• Ensure accuracy and completeness of financial records in compliance with accounting standards and company policies.
• Monitor general ledger activities and resolve accounting issues on a timely basis.
• Prepare management reports and financial analysis.
• Coordinate with statutory auditors, tax consultants, and internal auditors.

Skills

Financial Accounting

General Ledger Management

Month-End Close

Financial Reporting

GST & TDS Compliance

Audit Management

Fixed Assets Accounting

Intercompany Accounting

BlackLine/Reconciliation Tools

SAP/ERP Systems

Advanced Excel

Team Leadership

Stakeholder Management

Process Improvement & Automation

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce, Finance, or Accounting

CA / CMA / MBA Finance

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Dynamics

BlackLine

Excel

Job description

Job Summary

Job Description

Lead Accounting

Role Summary

The Team Lead - India Accounts will be responsible for managing accounting operations, ensuring statutory compliance, driving month-end close activities, and leading a team of accounting professionals. The role requires strong technical accounting knowledge, leadership capabilities, and a continuous improvement mindset to support business objectives and maintain a robust control environment.

Key Responsibilities

Accounting & Financial Reporting

• Lead and manage month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities.
• Review journal entries, reconciliations, accruals, and provisions.
• Ensure accuracy and completeness of financial records in compliance with accounting standards and company policies.
• Monitor general ledger activities and resolve accounting issues on a timely basis.
• Prepare management reports and financial analysis.

Statutory & Regulatory Compliance

• Ensure timely compliance with GST, TDS, Income Tax, Companies Act, and other statutory requirements.
• Coordinate with statutory auditors, tax consultants, and internal auditors.
• Support tax assessments, audits, and regulatory filings.
• Monitor changes in accounting and tax regulations and assess business impact.

Team Management

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of accountants.
• Allocate responsibilities and monitor team performance.
• Conduct regular coaching and knowledge-sharing sessions.
• Support succession planning and talent development initiatives.

Process Improvement & Controls

• Drive process standardization, automation, and efficiency initiatives.
• Strengthen internal controls and compliance framework.
• Identify risks and implement corrective actions.
• Support implementation of new systems, tools, and process enhancements.

Business Partnering

• Collaborate with Procurement, HR, Tax, Treasury, FP&A, and business stakeholders.
• Provide accounting guidance for business transactions and projects.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities.

Audit & Risk Management

• Coordinate internal and external audits.
• Ensure adequate documentation and audit readiness.
• Support risk assessments and remediation activities.
• Monitor compliance with company policies and SOX/internal control requirements.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce, Finance, or Accounting.
• CA / CMA / MBA Finance preferred.
• 8-10 years of experience in accounting and finance operations.
• Strong knowledge of Indian GAAP, GST, TDS, Income Tax, and statutory compliance.
• Experience in ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or Dynamics.

Key Skills

• Financial Accounting
• General Ledger Management
• Month-End Close
• Financial Reporting
• GST & TDS Compliance
• Audit Management
• Fixed Assets Accounting
• Intercompany Accounting
• BlackLine/Reconciliation Tools
• SAP/ERP Systems
• Advanced Excel
• Team Leadership
• Stakeholder Management
• Process Improvement & Automation

Preferred Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Continuous improvement and customer-service mindset.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.

About Medline India

Medline India was setup in 2010 in Pune, primarily as an offshore Development centre and to augment resources for Medline Industries LP headquartered in Chicago, USA. We are a 1500+ strong and growing team of technology, finance & and business support professionals who support our businesses worldwide towards a mission to make healthcare run better. We are proud to be certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ by the Great Place to Work Institute® (India) for the duration May 2023 – May 2024. We are an organization with a conducive work environment, ample opportunities to learn, contribute and grow with a highly empowered & engaged team. We encourage our people to share their best ideas and create new opportunities for our customers and ourselves to work together to solve today’s toughest healthcare challenges.

About Medline Industries, LP

Established in 1966, Medline Industries LP is a renowned global healthcare organization boasting 56 years of consecutive sales growth, exceeding $21 billion in annual sales. With a workforce of over 36,000 professionals spread across the globe, we operate in more than 125 countries and territories. As the largest privately held manufacturer and distributor of medical supplies in the United States, Medline is uniquely positioned to offer comprehensive products, education, and support across the continuum of care. At present, Medline Industries, LP holds the esteemed position as the #1 market leader, delivering an extensive portfolio of over 550,000 medical products and clinical solutions. Our clientele includes hospitals, extended care facilities, surgery centres, physician offices, home care agencies, providers, and retailers. We are proud to be recognized by Forbes as one of America’s Best Large Employers and Best Employers for Women. Additionally, the Chicago Tribune has consistently named us a Top Workplace for the past 12 years.