Senior Accountant

SELECTIONS HR SERVICES PRIVATE LIMITED; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 500,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

SELECTIONS HR SERVICES PRIVATE LIMITED in Bengaluru, Karnataka seeks a Senior Accountant to manage the general ledger, ensure accurate financial reporting, and support month-end close.

The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of accounting principles, experience with journal entries, reconciliations, and P&L analysis, and provide mentorship to junior staff while ensuring internal controls are followed.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of general ledger accounting and financial reporting.
• Proficiency in preparing journal entries and conducting monthly reconciliations.
• Experience with balance sheet management and P&L analysis.
• Familiarity with bank reconciliation processes.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks effectively.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee the general ledger, ensuring all transactions are recorded accurately and timely.
• Prepare and review journal entries, ensuring compliance with accounting standards.
• Conduct monthly reconciliations of bank accounts and balance sheets to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Prepare and analyze profit and loss statements (P&L) and other financial reports to provide insights into the company's financial performance.
• Assist in the monthly closing process, ensuring all closing entries are completed accurately and on time.
• Collaborate with other departments to gather necessary financial information and support budgeting and forecasting activities.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls and accounting policies.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior accounting staff as needed.

Skills

General ledger

Financial reporting

Journal entries

Bank reconciliations

P&L analysis

Internal controls

Mentorship

Independent work

Job description

We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Senior Accountant to join our finance team in Karnataka. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in accounting principles and practices, with a focus on managing the general ledger and ensuring accurate financial reporting. As a Senior Accountant, you will play a crucial role in maintaining the integrity of our financial records and supporting the overall financial health of the organization.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and oversee the general ledger, ensuring all transactions are recorded accurately and timely.


• Prepare and review journal entries, ensuring compliance with accounting standards.


• Conduct monthly reconciliations of bank accounts and balance sheets to ensure accuracy and completeness.


• Prepare and analyze profit and loss statements (P&L) and other financial reports to provide insights into the company's financial performance.


• Assist in the monthly closing process, ensuring all closing entries are completed accurately and on time.


• Collaborate with other departments to gather necessary financial information and support budgeting and forecasting activities.


• Ensure compliance with internal controls and accounting policies.


• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior accounting staff as needed.

Required Skills:

• Strong knowledge of general ledger accounting and financial reporting.


• Proficiency in preparing journal entries and conducting monthly reconciliations.


• Experience with balance sheet management and P&L analysis.


• Familiarity with bank reconciliation processes.


• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.


• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks effectively.


• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.