Senior Manager - Finance & Accounts

Kshema; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Kshema General Insurance Limited (Kshema) is seeking a senior finance professional in India to lead monthly close, GAAP/Ind AS compliance, regulatory reporting, and audit coordination. The role requires strong ERP experience and governance capabilities.

Ideal candidates hold CA or CMA with 7+ years of post-qualification experience in large corporate settings, with excellent Excel/Office skills and stakeholder management. Familiarity with Tally ERP, Oracle, or NetSuite is preferred.

Qualifications

• CA or CMA with 7+ years of post-qualification experience.
• Experience with multinational organizations or large corporate environments preferred.
• Strong knowledge of financial accounting, reporting, and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Review and oversee monthly closure of books of accounts in line with accounting standards.
• Coordinate with internal teams to resolve accounting and reporting matters.
• Prepare monthly financial statements, MIS, and related schedules for senior management.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

MS Excel

Microsoft Office

Stakeholder management

Education

CA

CMA

Tools

Tally ERP

Oracle

NetSuite

ERP systems

Job description

Kshema General Insurance Limited (Kshema) was established in 2018 and is India's only Digital Agri Insurance Company catering to farmers/cultivators in the Agriculture Sectors. Kshema enables cultivators with resilience from financial distress due to extreme climate events and perils through localised insurance products. Kshema is leveraging Technology to provide cutting edge insurance solutions to farmers.

Kshema has a pan India presence with more than 500+ employees on roles along with 500+ employees as contractors.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Review and oversee monthly closure of books ofaccounts, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with accountingstandards.
  
• Conduct periodic reviews of General Ledgers,Trial Balance, and supporting schedules, while coordinating withcross-functional teams to resolve accounting and reporting matters.
  
• Prepare monthly financial statements, managementreports (MIS), and related schedules for presentation to seniormanagement.
  
• Ensure timely and accurate accounting treatmentof complex business transactions in compliance with applicable accountingstandards.
  

Regulatory Compliance

• Prepare and submit periodic regulatory returns,reports, and disclosures as mandated by regulatory authorities.
  
• Support ad hoc regulatory reporting requirementsand ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
  

Technical Accounting

• Analyse and interpret commercial and businessagreements to determine appropriate accounting treatment under GenerallyAccepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), including Ind AS.
  
• Provide guidance on accounting implications ofnew business initiatives, contracts, and transactions.
  

Audit & Controls

• Coordinate with Internal Auditors and StatutoryAuditors to facilitate timely completion of audits.
  
• Support implementation and strengthening offinancial controls, processes, and governance frameworks.
  
• Ensure audit queries and observations areaddressed effectively and within stipulated timelines.
  

Systems & Process Excellence

• Assist in the effective functioning, enhancement,and optimization of ERP and accounting systems.
  
• Drive process improvements, automationinitiatives, and operational efficiencies within the Finance function.
  

Qualifications & Experience

• Chartered Accountant (CA) or Cost and ManagementAccountant (CMA).
  
• Minimum 7 years of relevant post-qualificationexperience, preferably with multinational organizations or large corporateenvironments.
  
• Strong experience in financial accounting,reporting, regulatory compliance, and audit management.
  

Desired Skills & Competencies

• Strong knowledge of accounting principles,financial reporting, and regulatory requirements.
  
• Demonstrated experience in the preparation offinancial statements under both Indian GAAP and Ind AS.
  
• Proficiency in MS Excel and Microsoft Officeapplications.
  
• Hands-on experience with Tally ERP, Oracle,NetSuite, or similar ERP/accounting platforms.
  
• Strong analytical and problem-solvingcapabilities with a keen eye for detail.
  
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliverhigh-quality outcomes within stringent timelines.
  
• Excellent communication, presentation, andstakeholder management skills.
  
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively acrossfunctions and build strong working relationships at all levels of theorganization.
  
• High degree of professional integrity, ownership,and accountability.
  

Requirements

Key Responsibilities

• Review and oversee monthly closure of books ofaccounts, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with accountingstandards.
  
• Conduct periodic reviews of General Ledgers,Trial Balance, and supporting schedules, while coordinating withcross-functional teams to resolve accounting and reporting matters.
  
• Prepare monthly financial statements, managementreports (MIS), and related schedules for presentation to seniormanagement.
  
• Ensure timely and accurate accounting treatmentof complex business transactions in compliance with applicable accountingstandards.
  

Regulatory Compliance

• Prepare and submit periodic regulatory returns,reports, and disclosures as mandated by regulatory authorities.
  
• Support ad hoc regulatory reporting requirementsand ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
  

Technical Accounting

• Analyse and interpret commercial and businessagreements to determine appropriate accounting treatment under GenerallyAccepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), including Ind AS.
  
• Provide guidance on accounting implications ofnew business initiatives, contracts, and transactions.
  

Audit & Controls

• Coordinate with Internal Auditors and StatutoryAuditors to facilitate timely completion of audits.
  
• Support implementation and strengthening offinancial controls, processes, and governance frameworks.
  
• Ensure audit queries and observations areaddressed effectively and within stipulated timelines.
  

Systems & Process Excellence

• Assist in the effective functioning, enhancement,and optimization of ERP and accounting systems.
  
• Drive process improvements, automationinitiatives, and operational efficiencies within the Finance function.
  

Qualifications & Experience

• Chartered Accountant (CA) or Cost and ManagementAccountant (CMA).
  
• Minimum 7 years of relevant post-qualificationexperience, preferably with multinational organizations or large corporateenvironments.
  
• Strong experience in financial accounting,reporting, regulatory compliance, and audit management.
  

Desired Skills & Competencies

• Strong knowledge of accounting principles,financial reporting, and regulatory requirements.
  
• Demonstrated experience in the preparation offinancial statements under both Indian GAAP and Ind AS.
  
• Proficiency in MS Excel and Microsoft Officeapplications.
  
• Hands-on experience with Tally ERP, Oracle,NetSuite, or similar ERP/accounting platforms.
  
• Strong analytical and problem-solvingcapabilities with a keen eye for detail.
  
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliverhigh-quality outcomes within stringent timelines.
  
• Excellent communication, presentation, andstakeholder management skills.
  
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively acrossfunctions and build strong working relationships at all levels of theorganization.
  
• High degree of professional integrity, ownership,and accountability.