General Accounting Manager

Manager - General Accounting - Rail & Inland Terminals - Hyderabad

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Key responsibilities

 

Strategy, Planning and Management:

• Assess and evaluate financial performance of organization with regard to long-term operational goals, budgets and forecasts.
  Provide insight and recommendations to both short-term and long-term growth plan of organization.

• Identify, acquire and implement systems and software to provide critical financial and operational information. 

• Evaluate departments and make suggestions for automating processes and increasing working efficiency.

• Communicate, engage and interact with Board of Directors, CEO and Executive Leadership Team.

• Create and establish yearly financial objectives that align with the company’s plan for growth and expansion..

• Serve as a key member of executive leadership team and round table discussion panel.

• Participate in pivotal decisions as they relate to strategic initiatives and operational models.

• Interact with and bring department into line with Board of Directors’ plans, initiatives and recommendations.

• Implement policies, procedures and processes as deemed appropriate by senior leadership team.

Financial Analysis, Budgeting and Forecasting: 

 

• Prepare and present monthly financial budgeting reports including monthly profit and loss by division, forecast vs. budget by division and weekly cash flow by division.

• Review and analyse monthly financial results and provide recommendations.

• Identify, develop and execute analysis of business initiatives, product launches, tenders issued by government/private organisations and/or new service offerings.

• Develop and maintain monthly operating budget and annual company operating budget.

• Manage financial planning and analysis department. Supervise creation of reports, software implementation and tools for budgeting and forecasting.

• Participate in weekly conference calls with KAM, Vendors and Executive Leadership Team.

   

 

 

 

Accounting, General Ledger, Administration and Operations:

 

• Day to Day Invoicing, segment-wise volume and revenue reconciliation, check and control revenue leakages, customer ledger reconciliation, Coordination with SSC for time bound billing and receipts tagging

• Update customers master data, review revenue GLs in Oracle, monthly revenue and operating expenses provisioning     

• Custodian of Billing Commercials, customer agreements and commercials including commercials of local transportation, ensure smooth conduct of internal, statutory and third party audits, resolve customers issues

• Supervise the accounting department to ensure the proper functioning of all systems, databases and financial software. Provide regular maintenance and backup of all accounting systems and supervise company financial staff.

• Review and ensure application of appropriate internal controls, SOX compliance and financial procedures.

• Ensure timeliness and accuracy of financial and management reporting data for BU management, Rail PFT management, RO Finance, federal funders, foundations, investors and company’s board of directors.

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• Oversee the preparation and timely filing of all local, state and federal tax returns.

• Ensure SOX compliance regarding all financial functions.

• Work with Human Resources to ensure appropriate legal compliance.

• Oversee the month-end close process, constantly reviewing procedures while eliminating inefficiencies.

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• Review all month-end closing activities including general ledger accounts, balance sheet accounts and overhead cost allocation.

• Enhance and implement financial and accounting systems, processes, tools and control systems.

Financial Management:

 

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• Explore new business/investment opportunities and provide recommendations on potential returns and risks.

• Maintain outstanding relationships and strategic alliances with vendors and business partners.

• Utilize forward-looking models and activity-based analyses to provide financial insight into the organization’s plans and operating budgets.

Cash Management:

 

• Day to Day Collection Monitoring 

• Supervise Accounts Receivable management and provide guidance relating to the collection process

   

 

 

Experience Level

Mid Level