Senior Manager - Accounts

BHIVE Workspace; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 2,000,000 - 3,200,000; Full time

Job summary

BHIVE Workspace in Bengaluru is seeking a Senior Manager – Accounts to lead end-to-end finance operations for group entities. This role requires hands-on accounting expertise, strong leadership, and a drive to improve processes and automation within the finance function.

You will oversee monthly closures, statutory compliance, audits, and MIS reporting while developing a high-performing accounts team and ensuring accuracy across financial controls.

Qualifications

• CA or CA Inter / B.Com with MBA in Finance is required.
• 8–12 years of experience in Finance & Accounts, preferably across group entities.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting, taxation, and internal controls.
• Hands-on experience with GST, TDS, Income Tax, Companies Act, LLP Act, and FEMA.
• Experience with Zoho ERP/Zoho Books is preferred.
• Proficient in Excel, financial reporting, and MIS.
• Experience in leading and developing an Accounts team is essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end finance and accounting operations across group entities, including AR, AP, billing, collections, vendor payments, reconciliations, and GL.
• Own monthly, quarterly, and annual closure of books across all entities.
• Prepare and review financial statements, schedules, and documentation for management reporting and audits.
• Support monthly MIS, variance analysis, and business performance reports for decision-making.
• Establish and monitor internal controls and IFC across finance processes.
• Coordinate with auditors and regulators and close audit observations promptly.
• Oversee statutory filings and tax reconciliations with consultants.
• Drive automation and standardisation of finance processes in Zoho ERP.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and reduce manual work.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the Accounts team and ensure ethical practices.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Excel proficiency

MIS reporting

Problem-solving

Team development

Education

CA / CA Inter / B.Com with MBA in Finance

Tools

Zoho ERP/Zoho Books

MS Excel

Job description

Job Summary:

The Senior Manager – Accounts will play a key leadership role within the Finance & Accounts function, responsible for managing end-to-end accounting operations, financial book closures, statutory compliance, audits, internal controls, and financial reporting across group entities. The role requires strong accounting expertise, hands‑on experience in financial operations and compliance, and the ability to lead and develop a high‑performing accounts team. The incumbent will also drive process improvements, automation, and standardisation across the finance function.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage end-to-end finance and accounting operations across group entities, including Accounts Receivable (AR), Accounts Payable (AP), billing, collections, vendor payments, reconciliations, and general ledger accounting, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timely processing.
• Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual closure of books of accounts across all group entities, ensuring adherence to applicable accounting standards and company policies.
• Prepare and review financial statements, schedules, reconciliations, and supporting documentation required for management reporting and audits.
• Support the preparation of monthly financial MIS, management reports, variance analysis, and business performance reports to enable informed decision‑making.
• Establish, implement, and monitor robust internal controls and Internal Financial Controls (IFC) across finance processes.
• Coordinate with internal, statutory, and other auditors, provide required information and documentation, and ensure timely closure of audit observations and action items.
• Ensure timely and accurate statutory and regulatory compliance, including Income Tax, GST, TDS, Companies Act, LLP Act, FEMA, and other applicable financial and corporate regulations.
• Oversee statutory filings, tax reconciliations, assessments, notices, and coordination with consultants and regulatory authorities, wherever required.
• Drive continuous improvement of Zoho ERP, including process automation, system enhancements, reporting improvements, and standardisation of finance processes.
• Identify opportunities to strengthen accounting processes, improve controls, reduce manual interventions, and enhance operational efficiency.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the Accounts team, establishing clear responsibilities, accountability, ethical practices, and a high-performance culture.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and business teams to resolve accounting and financial matters and ensure smooth finance operations.

Qualifications and Skills:

• CA / CA Inter / B.Com with MBA in Finance.
• 8–12 years of relevant experience in Finance & Accounts, preferably with experience handling multiple entities or group companies.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting, taxation, statutory compliance, audits, and internal controls.
• Hands‑on experience with GST, TDS, Income Tax, Companies Act, LLP Act, and FEMA compliance.
• Experience with Zoho ERP/Zoho Books or similar accounting/ERP platforms is preferred.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, financial reporting, and MIS.
• Prior experience in leading and developing an Accounts team is essential.
• Leadership and team management skills.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Detail‑oriented with a high degree of accuracy.

Collaboration and communication:

Proactive monitoring and collaboration with team members and internal departments are necessary to guarantee seamless operations at the centre.

How the role Interact with other teams or Individuals:

Ensure effective communication and coordination between different cross functional teams to align the accounts and finance function with overall business goals.