Accounting Manager

Our Client Our Client is a boutique consulting firm, founded by Chartered Accountants. They are looking for a hands-on manager to lead accounting and management of compliance for SME sector clients. They are looking for someone with good experience in core (Indian clients) accounting and exposure to direct and indirect taxation.

Our client is located in Balewadi, Pune, and offers Hybrid working . Job Description The Accounting Manager will be responsible for overseeing the client’s accounting operations, ensuring accurate financial reporting, strong internal controls, regulatory compliance, and an effective team leadership. Accounting, finance, and compliance responsibilities 1.

Review of accounting and book-keeping function for the clients assigned to you, including recurring compliances and year-end finalisation 2. Ensure that the assigned clients meet their fiscal and statutory filing requirements as per applicable laws and deadlines. 3. Manage statutory audits, internal / donor / other audits, and coordination with external auditors 4.

Ensure compliance with statutory, regulatory, and tax requirements (GST, TDS, income tax, etc., as applicable) 5. Establish and maintain strong internal controls and accounting policies 6. Monitor changes in accounting regulations and ensure timely implementation 7.

Actively supporting in client handover and onboarding 8. Establish an environment of continuous improvement and eliminate administrative non value-added tasks. 9. Customer and inter-team liaison 10.

Acquiring and implementing working knowledge of company secretarial compliances, payroll and local taxes Team responsibilities 1. Lead, mentor, and develop the accounting team 2. Allocate work, set performance goals, and monitor performance 3.

Foster a culture of accuracy, accountability, and continuous improvement 4. Drive automation and efficiency improvements in accounting processes 5. Managing reporting, planning, tracking, and other administrative tasks as required.

Other responsibilities 1. Support in ad hoc projects 2. Participate in system implementations or upgrades as required This Is What We're Looking For Minimum 5-10 years of work experience in a relevant role, including a mix of public accounting and private industry experience, preferably in the social sector.

A bachelor’s degree from an accredited university with a focus in Accounting or Finance is highly preferred. Experience in core accounting (Indian laws),, along with working knowledge of direct and indirect taxation Ability to take responsibility for business-critical financial operations Proven ability to communicate and collaborate with a team. Strong Indian GAAP and accounting experience, experience in preparing reports Solid project management and organization skills with an ability to plan and perform multiple tasks.

Excellent written and oral communication with the ability to influence and drive sound business decisions.