Team Lead Accounting & Financial Services

Digiads Media; Chennai District; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Digiads Media is seeking a Team Lead / Manager – Accounting & Financial Services with 8+ years of experience to guide and mentor a professional team in delivering accurate financial reporting and timely closings. You will oversee day-to-day accounting operations, manage stakeholder relationships, and drive continuous process improvements for clients and internal teams.

The role emphasizes effective leadership, strategic planning, and collaboration to ensure smooth operations and high performance

Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting/Finance or equivalent.
• Strong knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and practices.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day accounting and team operations.
• Ensure timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and year-end closing.
• Ensure all financial reporting deadlines are met.
• Identify and resolve accounting discrepancies and irregularities.
• Manage internal and external stakeholder relationships.
• Monitor team performance and report key metrics.
• Identify training needs and provide coaching and mentoring.
• Address team concerns, conflicts, and performance issues.
• Recognize and encourage high performance.
• Promote creativity, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Plan and support team-building activities.
• Drive process improvements benefiting the organization and client.
• Support transition activities, including documentation and transition calls.
• Participate in interviews and support initial team setup.

Skills

Team Leadership

Accounting

Financial Reporting

Client Management

Stakeholder Management

Communication

Planning

Problem Solving

Strategic Thinking

Process Improvement

Attention to Detail

Team Coordination

Education

Degree in Accounting, Finance, or equivalent

GAAP knowledge

Job description

Job Description Team Lead & Above (Grade 5+)

Position

Team Lead / Manager – Accounting & Financial Services

Experience

8+ years in Accounting and Financial Services, including prior team-handling experience.

Education

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, or equivalent
• Strong knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and practices

Role Overview

Responsible for leading, managing, and motivating team members while ensuring smooth operations, effective collaboration, accurate financial reporting, and continuous process improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day accounting and team operations.
• Ensure timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and year-end closing.
• Ensure all financial reporting deadlines are met.
• Identify and resolve accounting discrepancies and irregularities.
• Manage internal and external stakeholder relationships.
• Monitor team performance and report key metrics.
• Identify training needs and provide coaching and mentoring.
• Address team concerns, conflicts, and performance issues.
• Recognize and encourage high performance.
• Promote creativity, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Plan and support team-building activities.
• Drive process improvements benefiting the organization and client.
• Support transition activities, including documentation and transition calls.
• Participate in interviews and support initial team setup.

Required Skills & Competencies

• Team Leadership & People Management
• Accounting & Financial Reporting
• Client & Stakeholder Management
• Strong Communication Skills
• Planning & Organization
• Problem Identification & Analysis
• Strategic Thinking
• Process Improvement
• Attention to Detail & Accuracy
• Team Coordination

Preferred Experience

• Experience managing accounting/finance teams.
• Experience with accounting software and applications.
• Previous transition experience is preferred.
• Experience working in a client-facing environment is an advantage.