Senior Accountant / Accounting Manager

Dr M G R Educational and Research Institute; Chennai District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Dr M G R Educational and Research Institute in Chennai seeks a Senior Accountant to oversee core financial accounting, regulatory compliance, and financial reporting. With at least 10 years of progressive accounting experience, you will manage the general ledger, close cycles, and tax filings.

The role includes audit coordination, supervising AP/AR, cash flow forecasting, and collaboration with finance leads on budgeting and variance analysis.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of hands-on accounting experience with 3–5 years in a senior or supervisory role.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration; MBA in Finance preferred.
• CA/CPA/ACCA/CMA qualifications highly desirable.
• ERP mastery in Tally Prime, SAP FICO, Oracle Financials, QuickBooks or NetSuite.

Responsibilities

• Lead month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closes with GAAP/IFRS alignment.
• Oversee general ledger operations, journal entries, intercompany transactions, and reconciliations.
• Direct tax filings and compliance for GST/VAT, CIT, and TDS.
• Manage internal and external audits as primary liaison.
• Supervise AP/AR, cash flow forecasting, and vendor payments.
• Develop budgets, forecasts, and variance analysis reports.
• Mentor staff and drive process improvements and ERP automation.

Skills

Advanced financial analysis

Statutory compliance

Team leadership

Excel proficiency

Financial modeling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Business Administration

MBA in Finance (preferred)

Tools

Tally Prime

SAP FICO

Oracle Financials

QuickBooks

NetSuite

Job description

Job Overview

The Senior Accountant oversees core financial accounting operations, regulatory compliance, financial reporting, and fiscal governance. With a minimum of 10 years of progressive accounting experience, this role ensures accurate general ledger management, leads period-end closings, prepares corporate financial statements, manages tax filings, and supports internal/external audit processes while driving financial efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Financial Reporting& Closing: Lead month-end, quarter-end, and year-end financial close processes. Prepare and analyze complete financial statements (Balance Sheet, Profit & Loss, Cash Flow Statement) in compliance with GAAP / IFRS / local accounting standards.
• General Ledger & Reconciliation: Oversee all general ledger operations, complex journal entries, intercompany transactions, fixed asset schedules, and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Taxation & Statutory Compliance: Direct timely calculation, filing, and payment of direct and indirect taxes (GST/VAT, Corporate Income Tax, TDS/Withholding Tax). Ensure strict compliance with local statutory regulations.
• Audit Management: Manage internal and external audit procedures, acting as the primary point of contact for external auditors to facilitate smooth compliance checks.
• Accounts Payable & Receivable Governance: Supervise AP/AR teams, approve high-value vendor payments, manage cash flow forecasting, and implement credit control policies.
• Budgeting & Variance Analysis: Collaborate with finance leads to develop annual budgets, quarterly forecasts, and monthly variance analysis reports comparing actual performance against target budgets.
• Process Improvement & Team Leadership: Mentor junior accounting staff, streamline financial accounting workflows, and optimize internal controls and accounting software/ERP automation.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education: Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration (Master's degree or MBA in Finance preferred).
• Professional Certifications: Chartered Accountant (CA), CPA, ACCA, or CMA qualification is highly desirable.
• Experience: Minimum 10+ years of hands-on accounting experience, with at least 3‑5 years in a senior or supervisory accounting role.
• ERP Mastery: Advanced expertise in enterprise accounting software (Tally Prime, SAP FICO, Oracle Financials, QuickBooks, or NetSuite).

Key Skills & Competencies

• Advanced financial analysis, statutory compliance, and corporate taxation knowledge.
• High proficiency in complex data management, financial modeling, and advanced Excel (Pivots, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, macros).
• Deep understanding of internal controls, risk management, and financial audit standards.
• Strong leadership, team management, and strategic problem-solving skills.
• High level of integrity, accuracy, and attention to detail.