Team Lead (Finance)

Air Arabia; Maharashtra; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Air Arabia in Maharashtra, India, seeks a Team Lead to guide an accounting analytics team and ensure accurate, timely financial services aligned with SLAs and quality standards.

The role focuses on managing both financial and non-financial transactions, implementing controls, and driving process improvements. You will mentor staff, oversee monthly closures, and deliver accurate reports to senior leadership. Strong communication with stakeholders and KPI accountability are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
• Advanced Excel and MS Office proficiency; knowledge of accounting software.
• 6–8 years of accounting experience; 2+ years in a team leadership role within BPO/shared services.
• Familiarity with international accounting standards; SLA management.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily accounting operations and communicate task progress.
• Ensure adherence to client SLAs and address deviations.
• Establish controls to ensure accuracy and timeliness of deliverables.
• Prepare, validate, and reconcile financial statements and accounts.
• Maintain clear communication with stakeholders and provide updates.
• Coordinate monthly, quarterly, and annual book closures.
• Lead process improvement, automation, and workflow enhancements.
• Conduct regular performance reviews and development plans.
• Coach team members for professional growth.
• Prepare and review management reports for senior leadership.

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field

Tools

MS Office

Advanced Excel

Accounting software

Job description

Job Purpose

Oversees and guides an assigned team of accounting analysts & associates, ensuring the accurate and timely delivery of financial services in line with client service level agreements (SLAs) and quality standards. With a strong focus on managing both financial and non-financial transactions, implementing control measures, and facilitating effective communication among stakeholders. The Team Lead drives team performance, maintains accountability for KPIs, and leads initiatives to optimize processes, enhance accuracy, and deliver exceptional client service.

Job Purpose

Oversees and guides an assigned team of accounting analysts & associates, ensuring the accurate and timely delivery of financial services in line with client service level agreements (SLAs) and quality standards. With a strong focus on managing both financial and non-financial transactions, implementing control measures, and facilitating effective communication among stakeholders. The Team Lead drives team performance, maintains accountability for KPIs, and leads initiatives to optimize processes, enhance accuracy, and deliver exceptional client service.

Key Result Responsibilities

• Oversee daily accounting operations, maintaining real-time communication mechanisms to keep all relevant parties informed and aligned on task progress and priority items.
• Ensure adherence to client SLAs, monitoring team performance closely. Identify and implement corrective actions as needed to address any deviations from timelines, accuracy, or quality standards
• Establish and implement controls and review mechanisms to ensure the accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of all deliverables. Regularly evaluate workflows to identify and correct potential gaps in compliance or accuracy
• Direct the preparation, validation, and reconciliation of financial statements, including client and supplier accounts, and ensure timely resolution of discrepancies.
• Build and maintain clear, effective communication channels with stakeholders. Conduct periodic reviews with managers and key stakeholders to facilitate information exchange, address concerns, and provide updates on team performance.
• Coordinate and manage the timely closure of monthly, quarterly, and annual books, ensuring that all financial statements and reports are delivered within established timelines.
• Identify, develop, and lead process improvement initiatives that drive accuracy, efficiency, and productivity within the team. Champion automation and workflow enhancements to streamline operations.
• Conduct regular performance reviews, provide feedback, and establish development plans to enhance team capabilities and motivate high performance.
• Actively coach and support team members in both work-related tasks and broader professional development. Provide guidance, feedback, and resources to foster both technical skills and personal growth.
• Prepare and review regular and ad hoc management reports, ensuring accuracy and insights that support data-driven decisions by senior leadership.

Key Result Responsibilities - Continued

Qualifications (Academic, Training, Languages)

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.

Proficiency in MS Office applications (Advanced Excel is a must) and any accounting software

Work Experience

6 to 8 years of accounting experience, with at least 2 years in a team leadership role within a BPO or shared services environment.

Strong knowledge of accounting principles, reconciliation processes, reporting standards, and operational best practices.

Exceptional analytical skills, attention to detail, and proactive problem-solving abilities.

Demonstrated experience in meeting and managing SLAs, with a proven ability to take corrective action when needed.

Experience in establishing control frameworks, conducting performance reviews, and supporting process improvement.

Ability to coach, guide and support team members in both professional and personal development.

Familiarity with international accounting standards and BPO-specific client requirements.