Accountant

Job TitleSenior Finance Manager / Head Accountant (Group Level)

Employment TypeFull-Time | On-site / Hybrid (as applicable)

Reporting ToDirector / Managing Partner / CFO (Parent Company)

About the RoleWe are seeking a highly experienced, trustworthy, and detail-oriented Finance Professional to manage end-to-end financial operations for multiple companies and branches operating under a single parent organization.

The candidate will be fully responsible for planning, managing, controlling, and reporting all financial activities, ensuring 100% accuracy, compliance, confidentiality, and transparency across the group.

This role requires strong hands-on expertise, deep accounting knowledge, excellent command of finance tools and software, and the ability to independently manage complex multi-entity financial structures.

• Key Responsibilities1. Group-Level Financial ManagementHandle complete financial operations of all companies and branches under the parent company
• Maintain separate books of accounts for each entity while ensuring consolidated reporting
• Ensure accurate daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual financial records
• Monitor and control cash flow, working capital, expenses, and profitability

• 2. Accounting & BookkeepingEnd-to-end bookkeeping including:
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• Journal entries
• General ledger maintenance
• Bank reconciliation
• Inter-company transactions
• Finalization of accounts including:
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• Profit & Loss Statements
• Balance Sheets
• Cash Flow Statements
• Maintain error-free accounting records as per statutory standards
• 3. Compliance, Taxation & Statutory MattersHandle all statutory compliances, including but not limited to:
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• GST (returns, reconciliation, audits)
• TDS & income tax filings
• Corporate tax planning and compliance
• ROC & statutory filings (if applicable)
• Coordinate with:
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• Auditors
• Tax consultants
• Legal advisors
• Ensure zero non-compliance and penalty risks

• 4. Budgeting, Forecasting & Financial PlanningPrepare and manage:
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• Annual budgets
• Forecasts and projections
• Track actuals vs budget and provide variance analysis
• Support management with financial insights for decision-making
• Identify cost-saving and efficiency improvement opportunities

• 5. Payroll & Vendor ManagementHandle payroll processing for all entities and branches
• Manage:
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• Vendor payments
• Client invoicing
• Receivables and payables
• Ensure timely payments and collections

• 6. Software, Tools & SystemsProficient use of modern accounting and finance tools, including:
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• Accounting software (Tally / Zoho / QuickBooks / SAP / Oracle or equivalent)
• GST and tax portals
• Payroll systems
• Excel (advanced level), MIS tools, dashboards
• Ensure proper data organization, backups, and system security
• Improve and automate financial processes wherever possible

• 7. MIS, Reporting & Management SupportPrepare and present:
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• MIS reports
• Financial dashboards
• Monthly performance reports
• Provide real-time financial data to management

Support audits, due diligence, and internal reviews

• 8. Confidentiality & IntegrityMaintain 100% confidentiality of all financial data, company information, and records
• Handle sensitive information with the highest ethical standards
• Ensure data security and controlled access
• Sign and adhere to strict confidentiality and non-disclosure agreements

• Required Skills & CompetenciesStrong expertise in:
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• Accounting principles
• Taxation and compliance
• Financial analysis
• Excellent command of accounting and finance software
• Advanced Excel and reporting skills
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• High level of integrity, discretion, and trustworthiness
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Excellent communication and coordination skills

• What We ExpectComplete ownership of finance and accounts
• Proactive problem-solving approach
• Long-term commitment and reliability
• Professional discipline and confidentiality at all times

• What We OfferStable full-time role
• Competitive salary (based on experience and capability)
• Opportunity to manage group-level finances
• Direct interaction with leadership
• Long-term growth opportunity within the organization

• 2. Interview Evaluation Checklist (Finance Head / Senior Accountant)A. Technical & Accounting Mastery☐ Multi-company accounting experience
• ☐ Finalization of accounts independently
• ☐ Strong GST, income tax, TDS knowledge
• ☐ Handling inter-company transactions
• ☐ Audit handling experience
• B. Compliance & Risk Management☐ Track record of zero non-compliance
• ☐ Knowledge of statutory deadlines & filings
• ☐ Ability to manage notices, audits, reconciliations
• C. Systems & Tools Proficiency☐ Accounting software expertise (specify tools)
• ☐ Advanced Excel & MIS reporting
• ☐ Payroll and compliance systems knowledge
• ☐ Automation/process improvement mindset
• D. Strategic & Business Understanding☐ Budgeting & forecasting capability
• ☐ Financial analysis & decision support
• ☐ Cost control and optimization skills
• E. Ownership & Leadership☐ Ability to work without supervision
• ☐ Accountability mindset
• ☐ Handles pressure, deadlines, complexity
• F. Confidentiality & Integrity☐ Ethical decision-making examples
• ☐ Experience handling sensitive financial data
• ☐ Willingness to sign strict NDA
• Final AssessmentOverall Rating: ☐ Excellent ☐ Strong ☐ Average ☐ Reject
• Hire Recommendation: ☐ Yes ☐ No
• Risk Flags (if any): _______________________