Team Lead - Accounts

Institute of Management Accountants, Inc.; Chennai District; On-site; INR 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Institute of Management Accountants, Inc. is seeking a Team Lead - Accounts in Chennai to oversee AP/AR processes, ensuring accuracy in SAP postings and timely delivery. You will lead a 3–4 member team, allocate KRAs, and drive process improvements aligned with client needs.

The role emphasizes strong communication, quick understanding of outsourcing accounting, and collaboration with the holding company to migrate activities efficiently.

Qualifications

• Experience in AP/AR processes with SAP.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Lead and allocate KRAs; manage 3–4 person team.
• Exposure to outsourcing/shared services is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Review SAP entries and postings with full accuracy.
• Complete work within the agreed turnaround time without escalation.
• Coordinate with the client on requirements and process improvements.

Skills

Accounts payable

Accounts receivable

Team management

Client communications

Education

Commerce Graduate (B.Com / M.Com / MBA)

Tools

SAP

Job description

Team Lead - Accounts

Job Description: JOB SUMMARY (Accounting Role - JS Group Entity - USA and Australia)

• Well-versed in the Process of Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable with SAP knowledge.
• Team Handling of three to four people and allocation of their KRAs to the team.
• Negotiation of TAT with the client (Holding Company) and timely delivery of assignments.
• Process Improvement in existing processes and support the entity for the smooth migration of upcoming activities.
• Support the team for quick solutions and prompt delivery of assignments.
• Regular communication with the client (Holding Company) for their requirement and discussions related to process improvement.

2.ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Review of entries and postings with full accuracy in the SAP system
• Complete the work within the agreed turnaround time without escalation.

3.QUALIFICATIONS

3.1Essential

• Commerce Graduate (B.Com / M Com/ MBA/Inter CA) Strong written and verbal communication Skill

3.2Preferred

• Knowledge of MS Office with Advanced Excel Function
• Worked in SAP environment and Team Handling of AP/AR function
• Quick understanding of Outsource Accounting Process and able to lead migration of Accounting Activities from Group Entities.
• Preferred shared service experience in the Outsourcing Accounting domain.