Executive - Accounts

The Executive - Accounts will support the Finance function of

• Perform day-to-day accounting activities, including posting entries, maintaining supporting documentation and assisting with ledger scrutiny.
• Prepare bank, vendor, customer and general ledger reconciliations and follow up on open items for timely closure.
• Support monthly and year-end closing activities by preparing schedules, reconciliations and required accounting entries within agreed timelines.
• Assist with vendor payments, bank transactions, cash-flow inputs and other treasury-related activities in accordance with approved processes.
• Prepare data and working papers for Income Tax, TDS, GST and other statutory filings, and coordinate with consultants to meet due dates.
• Support GST reconciliations, annual returns, tax audits, transfer pricing documentation and responses to tax notices or assessments.
• Compile accurate information and supporting documents for statutory, internal and tax audits and respond promptly to audit queries.
• Prepare periodic MIS and finance reports with complete, accurate and timely data for review by the reporting manager.
• Follow established internal controls, identify exceptions and escalate unresolved issues to the reporting manager.
• Take ownership of assigned deliverables, coordinate with plant, commercial and other functional teams, and guide junior colleagues or process stakeholders where required to ensure timely completion of accounting, compliance, reporting and audit activities.
• Indicative KPI / Measure
• Reliable day-to-day accounting, reconciliations and ledger hygiene.
• Accuracy and timely closure
• All Income Tax, TDS, GST and related filings completed accurately and within statutory timelines.
• Zero avoidable delays / penalties
• Statutory, tax and departmental audits supported with complete and accurate documentation.
• Audit completion within due dates
• Timely and accurate closure of books with proper review and documentation.
• Closure adherence to calendar
• Control gaps identified, escalated and remediated with ownership.
• Reduction in repeat observations
• Effective coordination with plant teams, auditors, consultants and authorities.
• Timely query resolution

• Preferred Candidate Profile: or graduate with 5 to 8 years of relevant experience in accounting, taxation and statutory compliance, preferably in a reputed MNC or manufacturing environment.
• or with 5 to 8 years of relevant experience in finance and accounting.
• Working knowledge of accounting principles, ledger reconciliation, direct tax, GST, TDS and statutory compliance.
• Experience in a reputed MNC or manufacturing environment will be preferred.
• Ability to prepare reconciliations, schedules and MIS accurately and within agreed timelines.
• Good communication and coordination skills for working with internal teams, auditors and consultants.
• Must have: Hands-on working knowledge of SAP for accounting transactions, ledger review, reconciliations, month-end closing and finance reporting.
• Practical knowledge of AI tools, including generative AI and Microsoft Copilot or equivalent platforms, with the ability to use them responsibly for data analysis, reconciliations, reporting, documentation and process improvement.
• High level of accuracy, ownership and discipline, with the ability to work independently under appropriate supervision.
• Demonstrated willingness to continuously strengthen SAP capabilities, adopt new AI-enabled tools and apply digital solutions to improve finance processes and controls.
• High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Structured working style with strong deadline orientation.
• Clear and professional communication with internal and external stakeholders.
• Proactive follow-up, timely escalation and a solution-oriented approach.
• Demonstrates ownership and accountability for assigned deliverables and drives tasks through to closure.
• Ability to influence and coordinate cross-functional stakeholders, set clear priorities and maintain progress against agreed timelines.
• Ability to guide and support junior colleagues, share knowledge and provide constructive feedback where required.
• Sound judgement, confidence to challenge constructively and willingness to escalate material risks or control issues promptly.
• Ability to handle confidential financial information with discretion.
• Learning agility and willingness to adopt improved processes and digital tools.