Manager

Job Title: Manager / Senior Manager - Accounts & Finance

Location: Delhi, Okhla Phase 3

Company: Argus Partners

Working Hours: Monday - Friday 9:30 am to 6:30 pm (on-site)

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Summary: We are seeking a highly experienced Manager/Senior Manager in Accounts & Finance with 15-20 years of expertise in audit, payments, and financial management. The ideal candidate will play a pivotal role in overseeing and managing the company's accounting functions, ensuring accuracy and compliance with regulations, and enhancing the financial control environment. The role demands strong leadership skills, a deep understanding of financial operations, audit processes, and payments, with the ability to drive efficiency and improvements within the team.

Key Responsibilities:

Audit Management: Oversee the audit process, ensuring adherence to internal audit requirements, managing relationships with external auditors, and resolving audit issues as they arise.

Financial Reporting: Ensure timely preparation and accurate reporting of financial statements in compliance with accounting principles and regulatory requirements.

Payment Operations: Lead and manage the payment processes, including verifying payment transactions, maintaining an efficient payments schedule, and ensuring proper documentation and approval procedures.

Internal Controls: Develop, implement, and maintain robust internal control systems across all areas of accounting and finance, with a focus on preventing fraud and ensuring accuracy.

Team Leadership: Manage, mentor, and develop a high-performing finance team, providing coaching, feedback, and career development opportunities.

Strategic Financial Planning: Contribute to financial planning and decision-making, providing insights and recommendations for improving profitability and cost-efficiency.

Payroll & Tax Compliance: Ensure proper tax filings and adherence to tax laws, optimizing tax efficiency for the organization.

Process Improvement: Drive continuous improvement of accounting and payment processes, automating manual tasks and reducing inefficiencies.

Stakeholder Management: Collaborate with partners, other departments, and external clients or vendors to support business goals and ensure alignment between finance and business objectives.

Skills and Qualifications:

Masters degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field.

7 - 10 years of experience in audit, financial management, and payment operations, payroll.

Law firm experience is preferred (not mandatory).

Proven expertise in accounting principles, financial reporting, audit management, and payment processing.

Strong understanding of regulatory frameworks, tax compliance, and financial controls.

Extensive experience with ERP systems and accounting software (e.g., Tally Prime, SAP).

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other financial analysis tools.

Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a focus on accuracy and process optimization.

Experience in managing audits (internal/external), financial reports, and payment cycles effectively.

Key Attributes:

Highly detail-oriented and organized.

Ability to lead and motivate a team in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Strong ethical standards and a high level of integrity.

Results-driven with a proactive approach to problem-solving.