Senior Management Accountant

Job Description – Senior Accountant (Jewellery Industry)Position: Senior AccountantLocation: DahisarReports To: Finance Head / DirectorExperience: 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.