Senior Management Accountant

Job Description – Senior Accountant (Jewellery Industry)

Position: Senior Accountant

Location: Dahisar

Reports To: Finance Head / Director

Experience: 6–10 years (preferred in jewellery, retail, or export-oriented companies)

Role Overview:

We are seeking an experienced and self-driven Senior Accountant to lead the finance and accounts team for our jewellery business operations in India and overseas. The role requires strong leadership, cross-border accounting exposure, vendor management, reconciliations, process improvement, and the ability to handle dynamic business requirements with a proactive and learning mindset.

Currently, the company operates in India, the UK, and Australia, with planned expansion into additional international markets. The Senior Accountant will play a pivotal role in managing accounting and compliance across these regions.

Key Responsibilities:

Team Leadership & Management

• Act as a leader, guiding and mentoring the accounts team to achieve departmental goals.
• Allocate, review, and monitor team deliverables to ensure accuracy and timeliness.
• Set processes, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and internal controls for efficiency.
• Encourage continuous learning and upskilling within the team.

Accounting & Financial Management

• Manage end-to-end accounting for Indian entities and overseas operations (UK, Australia, and future markets).
• Ensure timely closing of monthly, quarterly, and annual books of accounts.
• Prepare financial statements in compliance with applicable standards.
• Handle inter-company transactions and ensure accurate inter-company reconciliations.
• Oversee payment gateway reconciliations (domestic and international).
• Maintain, update, and monitor financial data and system records.

Vendor & Stakeholder Management

• Coordinate with Indian and international vendors for payments, settlements, and issue resolution.
• Review commercial agreements from a financial and compliance perspective (legal knowledge is an advantage).
• Collaborate with multiple consultants across countries to ensure timely statutory and tax compliance.
• Maintain effective communication with management, external auditors, and banking/financial partners.

Compliance & Legal Exposure

• Support in statutory audits, tax audits, and internal audits.
• Ensure compliance with Indian laws and regulations.
• Work with overseas consultants to comply with taxation and regulatory requirements of the UK, Australia, and other countries as the company expands.
• Stay updated with changes in tax laws, accounting standards, and financial systems globally.

Process & System Improvement

• Be self-driven and proactive in identifying process gaps and implementing improvements.
• Drive automation and digital initiatives within the finance function.
• Work with IT/system teams to improve ERP/accounting systems for seamless data flow.
• Initiate and manage finance-related projects ensuring timely completion and adherence to deadlines.

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent knowledge of accounting principles, standards, and reconciliation processes.
• Exposure to international accounting and cross-border transactions (UK & Australia preferred).
• Good understanding of payment gateways and e-commerce-related accounting.
• Tech-savvy with working knowledge of ERP, Tally, SAP, or similar accounting systems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills to engage with foreign and Indian vendors/consultants.
• Legal knowledge of reviewing commercial contracts (added advantage).
• Eagerness to learn tax laws and compliance requirements of other countries.
• Ability to handle pressure, manage deadlines, and multitask effectively.

Qualifications:

• Chartered Accountant (CA) / Cost Accountant (CMA) / MBA (Finance) or equivalent qualification.
• Minimum 4–6 years of relevant accounting experience, preferably in jewellery, retail, or export-oriented industries.
• Prior experience in handling multi-country accounts (especially UK and Australia) will be an added advantage.

Growth Opportunities:

• Exposure to cross-border financial operations and international tax laws.
• Opportunity to lead finance transformation projects and digital initiatives.
• Direct collaboration with senior management and global consultants.