Senior Accountant

Job Opening: Senior Accountant

Position: Senior Accountant
Location: Kochi
Employment Type: Full-time

Key Responsibilities:

• Accounts Overview & Financial Management:
• Oversee the entire accounting and financial operations of the organization, ensuring accuracy and compliance with financial regulations.
• Review and manage financial transactions and records, ensuring they are properly documented and recorded.
• Develop and implement effective accounting systems and practices to ensure smooth operations.
• Compliance Review & Filing:
• Work closely with the finance team to ensure all financial statements, tax filings, and compliance documents are accurate and timely.
• Ensure the company's financial practices adhere to the regulations.
• Guide the team in ensuring proper documentation and timely filing of compliance reports.
• Leadership & Team Management:
• Provide strong leadership to the accounting and finance team, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and fostering a collaborative work environment.
• Act as a mentor, helping employees with financial-related queries and providing guidance for resolving issues.
• Manage and oversee the team's performance, providing support and feedback as needed.
• Problem Solving & Transaction Management:
• Address complex accounting transactions and financial challenges with immediate action plans, ensuring proper recording from an audit-compliant perspective.
• Analyze financial discrepancies and resolve issues quickly, minimizing risk to the organization.
• Monthly MIS (Management Information System):
• Prepare and present monthly financial reports, including Profit and Loss (P&L), balance sheet, cash flow statements, and other critical financial metrics with the help of team.
• Analyze key financial data and deliver insights to assist senior management in decision-making.
• Bookkeeping in Zoho Books:
• Oversee the day-to-day bookkeeping in Zoho Books, ensuring the system is up to date and accurate.
• Supervise transaction entries, reconciliations, and periodic financial reports in Zoho Books.
• Decision-Making Support:
• Collaborate with the senior management team to provide financial insights and support business decisions.
• Assist in budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning, helping guide strategic initiatives.

Skills & Qualifications:

• Proven experience as a CFO or in a similar senior financial leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of financial management, accounting principles, and regulations.
• Experience with Zoho Books or other accounting software is a must.
• Excellent leadership, team management, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient in creating and analyzing financial reports (MIS, P&L, balance sheets).
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to clarify financial concepts to non-financial stakeholders.
• Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Previous experience in managing financial teams and reporting in a corporate environment.
• Demonstrated ability to provide strategic financial direction and decision-making support to senior leadership.
• Comfort working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹25, ₹40,000.00 per month

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Kochi, Kerala: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

• What is the highest level of education you have completed?

Work Location: In person