Manager – Finance/Accounting

ARCHER; Vadodara; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

ARCHER is seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to supervise a team responsible for accounts payable, general ledger, banking, reconciliations, fixed assets, and financial reporting in Vadodara.

The role requires CA/CPA/CIMA/ACCA qualification, 5+ years in accounting with 2-3 years supervisory experience, and proficiency in Oracle NetSuite and Excel to support management decisions.

Qualifications

• Chartered Accountant/CPA/CIMA/ACCA qualification required.
• 5+ years of accounting/finance experience with 2-3 years in supervision.
• Experience with ERP systems and strong Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise a team of accountants across AP, GL, banking, reconciliations and financial reporting.
• Prepare and improve monthly financial and operational management reports.
• Support audits, statutory compliance and external reporting.
• Ensure timely monthly close in Oracle NetSuite and QuickBooks.
• Interface with banks and publish KPI reporting metrics.
• Lead and develop accounting staff to maximize team performance.
• Collaborate with onshore US team and cross-functional stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Attention to detail

English communication

Excel

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Education

CA/CPA/CIMA/ACCA

Tools

Oracle NetSuite

Tally

QuickBooks

SAP

Job description

Accounting Manager is responsible for supervising a team of accountants overlooking all the Accounts/Finance department activities including but not limited to Accounts Payable, GL Accounting, Banking, Bank Account & Balance Sheet Reconciliations, Fixed Assets & Prepaid Expenses/Amortization, Depreciation, Inter-Company Accounting, External Audit support, Financial Reporting, Tax & Statutory Compliance etc.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Train and supervise team members on all accounting processes mentioned above
• Attend periodic meetings and provide analytical support for management evaluation
• Prepare & improve monthly financial & operational management reports
• Support QSF Admin & QSF Accounting team for reports
• Ensuring timely monthly book closure in Oracle NetSuite and Quick Books
• Interface with multiple bank platforms to account for banking transactions
• Develop & publish reporting metrics of KPIs
• Prepare financial trends and variance analyses comparing current operating results with prior operating results for operational actions
• Hire, train, develop and lead the accounting staff with the goal of maximizing the strengths of each team member to create an efficient, high functioning team
• Setting goals & objectives of team members and conducting performance evaluation
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support the finance team
• Understand and adhere to all company policies, including but not limited to security, trade secrets and confidentiality of all information

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE:

• Chartered Accountant/CPA/CIMA/ACCA
• 5+ years of work experience in Accounting/Finance, including 2-3 years' supervisory experience preferably in BPO/KPO/ITES industry.
• Experience with Oracle NetSuite highly preferred
• Exposure to other popular Accounting applications, such as Tally, QuickBooks, SAP
• Experience with Microsoft Office, including excellent Excel skills
• Strong ability to collaborate with all levels across the organization
• Strong English communication skills, both written and verbal with problem solving ability
• Strong attention to detail
• Work under stress with interruptions and deadlines
• Supporting & coordinating with onshore team based out of US offices.

BEHAVORIAL SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Positive attitude and high on professional morale
• Ability to effectively work with cross functional teams
• Ability to manage competing priorities effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Must be multi-task oriented and able to work with frequent interruptions
• Self-motivated and able to work with little supervision
• Team Player with a professional attitude
• Job involves supporting & coordinating with on-shore team based out of US offices, and hence requires flexibility to work in any shift and/or on Indian holidays as well.