Manager - Accounting

Arcadia; Chennai District; Hybrid; INR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Leave Policy

Comprehensive insurance coverage

Office located in city center

Job summary

Arcadia, located in Chennai, is searching for a qualified Chartered Accountant to oversee accounting operations. This role involves managing accounts payable, financial reporting, payroll accounting, and statutory compliance.

The ideal candidate will have 3-4 years of post-qualification experience and strong knowledge of accounting principles. Arcadia believes in a hybrid working model, offering competitive compensation and benefits, including flexible leave policy and comprehensive insurance coverage.

Qualifications

• 3-4 years of post-qualification experience in accounting and finance operations.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting.
• Experience in handling audits and working with external auditors.

Responsibilities

• Manage accounting activities including accounts payable and general ledger accounting.
• Oversee payroll accounting activities and ensure accurate recording.
• Ensure timely compliance with GST, TDS, PF, ESI, and other statutory requirements.

Skills

Accounting principles

Financial reporting

MS Excel

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Chartered Accountant

Tools

ERP systems

Accounting software (QuickBooks)

Job description

Arcadia is the AI-powered energy intelligence platform for businesses. We replace fragmented tools and manual workflows with one platform to pay utility bills, buy energy, and advance sustainability — across every location, at enterprise scale.

Trusted by Fortune 2000 companies, Arcadia combines unified data, AI-powered analytics, and expert advisory to help enterprise teams save money, mitigate risk, and cut carbon.

We deliver this through three comprehensive solutions:

• Utility Bill Management: Automating the entire utility bill lifecycle — from data capture and validation to payment processing and auditing.
• Energy Procurement Advisory: Bringing together comprehensive data, AI-powered analytics, market expertise, and a strong partner network to make sophisticated procurement options accessible to all.
• Sustainability Reporting — Verified emissions data with seamless integration into leading sustainability platforms.

Tackling the world's most complex energy challenges requires diverse thinking. We're building teams of people from different backgrounds, industries, and disciplines — united by a belief that energy management should be simple, intelligent, and a genuine driver of business value.

What We’re Looking For

We are looking for a qualified Chartered Accountant with 3–4 years of post-qualification experience to manage accounting operations and ensure accurate financial reporting, timely month-end closures, statutory compliance, payroll accounting, audit coordination, and continuous improvement of accounting processes.

What You'll Do

Accounting Operations & Financial Reporting

• Own and manage accounting activities including accounts payable, general ledger accounting, reconciliations, accruals, fixed assets, and month-end/year-end closing activities.
• Review journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules to ensure accuracy and compliance with accounting policies.
• Ensure timely month-end, quarter-end, and year-end financial close processes.
• Prepare and review financial statements, management reports, and MIS reporting packs.
• Analyse financial data and provide insights on trends, variances, and key financial information.
• Ensure adherence to applicable accounting standards, company policies, and internal controls.

Payroll Accounting & Employee Cost Management

• Oversee payroll accounting activities, including review of payroll inputs, payroll processing, and payroll-related accounting entries.
• Ensure accurate recording of payroll expenses, employee benefits, reimbursements, and statutory deductions.
• Coordinate with HR and payroll consultants to resolve payroll-related accounting issues.
• Review employee-related provisions and ensure appropriate accounting treatment.

Statutory Compliance & Regulatory Matters

• Ensure timely compliance with GST, TDS, PF, ESI, Professional Tax, and other applicable statutory requirements.
• Review statutory compliance workings prepared by internal teams/consultants.
• Coordinate with external consultants for regulatory updates and compliance requirements.

Audit & Internal Controls

• Lead coordination with statutory auditors, tax consultants, and internal auditors.
• Ensure timely preparation and submission of audit schedules, supporting documents, and management responses.
• Strengthen internal controls and identify opportunities for process improvements.

Process Improvement & Automation

• Identify opportunities for automation and improvement in accounting processes.
• Drive efficient usage of ERP systems and accounting tools.
• Support implementation of new processes, systems, and reporting requirements.

What Will Help You Succeed

Must‑Haves

• 3–4 years of post‑qualification experience in accounting and finance operations.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting, and month‑end close processes.
• Experience managing payroll accounting and statutory compliance activities.
• Experience in handling audits and working with external auditors/consultants.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Excel.
• Strong ownership and accountability.
• Attention to detail with a business‑oriented mindset.
• Ability to independently manage accounting operations.
• Ability to identify issues and drive solutions.

Nice‑to‑Haves

• Experience working with ERP systems such as Oracle NetSuite, SAP, or similar platforms.
• Experience with accounting software such as QuickBooks.
• Exposure to multinational/global finance operations.
• Competitive compensation based on market standards
• We are working on a hybrid model with remote first policy
• Apart from Fixed Base Salary potential candidates are eligible for following benefits
• Flexible Leave Policy
• Office located in the heart of the city in case you need to step in for any purpose
• We provide comprehensive coverage including accident policy and life insurance.

Here at Arcadia, we cultivate diversity, celebrate individuality, and believe unique perspectives are key to our collective success in creating a clean energy future. Arcadia is committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.