Assistant Manager - Accounts

Position

Assistant Manager – Accounts

Experience

5–8 Years

Qualification

• Chartered Accountant (Inter) / CMA (Inter) / M.Com / B.Com
• Relevant experience in corporate accounting and financial reporting.

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced accounting professional to support the month-end and year-end financial close process, maintain accurate accounting records, ensure compliance with accounting standards, and assist in statutory reporting. The candidate should have sound knowledge of SAP S/4HANA, Ind AS, and corporate accounting practices.

Key Responsibilities

1. Month-End Financial Closure

• Execute monthly, quarterly, and annual book closure activities within defined timelines.
• Account for prepaid expenses, expense provisions, and accruals.
• Calculate and record accrued interest on Mutual Fund investments and Fixed Deposits.
• Prepare journal entries with proper supporting documentation and reconciliations.

2. Vendor & Liability Management

• Perform creditors reclassification in compliance with MSME requirements.
• Reconcile vendor advances and ensure appropriate accounting treatment.
• Classify expenditure between Capital Expenditure (Capex) and Operating Expenditure (Opex).
• Prepare MSME ageing reports and calculate interest payable under the MSMED Act, wherever applicable.

3. Fixed Assets Accounting

• Maintain the Fixed Asset Register (FAR).
• Capitalize fixed assets and process additions, disposals, and transfers.
• Post monthly depreciation entries and reconcile fixed asset balances with the General Ledger.

4. Financial Reporting & Compliance

• Assist the Reporting Manager in preparation of: 
  • Expected Credit Loss (ECL) workings.
  • Ind AS 109 financial instrument workings.
  • Tax Audit schedules.
  • Income Tax Return (ITR) schedules.
• Support preparation of financial statements and audit schedules.
• Coordinate with statutory and internal auditors during audit assignments.

5. SAP S/4HANA

• Perform accounting transactions using SAP S/4HANA.
• Prepare and review General Ledger reconciliations.
• Ensure accuracy of master data and accounting entries.
• Generate MIS and financial reports from SAP.

Desired Skills

• Strong working knowledge of SAP S/4HANA.
• Good understanding of Indian Accounting Standards (Ind AS), particularly Ind AS 109.
• Knowledge of MSME Act provisions relating to vendor disclosures and interest computation.
• Experience in fixed asset accounting and month-end close activities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, SUMIFS, IFERROR, INDEX-MATCH and data analysis).
• Strong analytical, reconciliation, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and meet strict reporting deadlines.

Preferred Industry

• Real Estate
• Construction
• Manufacturing
• Infrastructure
• Corporate Finance Shared Services