Senior Account Manager

Job Title: Senior Account Manager

Location: Lucknow

Experience Required: 5–7 years (flexible based on candidate profile)

Qualification: CA or CA Intermediate

Remuneration: 40 k to 70k

Job Summary:

We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Senior Account Manager to oversee financial operations, ensure compliance, and provide strategic financial insights. The ideal candidate should have strong accounting knowledge, analytical skills, and hands-on experience in financial reporting and taxation.

Key Result Areas (KRAs)

1. Financial Reporting & Accuracy

• Ensure timely preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements
• Maintain 100% accuracy in books of accounts with minimal audit adjustments
• Deliver MIS reports within defined timelines (e.g., by 5th of every month)

2. Statutory Compliance & Taxation

• Ensure timely and accurate filing of GST, TDS, and Income Tax returns
• Maintain zero non-compliance notices or penalties
• Keep updated with changes in tax laws and implement them effectively
• PF, ESIC, Gratuity and Bonus.

3. Audit Management

• Successfully manage internal and external audits with minimal observations
• Ensure timely closure of audit queries and implementation of recommendations
• Maintain proper documentation and audit trails

4. Accounts Payable & Receivable Management

• Optimize payment cycles and ensure timely vendor payments
• Reduce outstanding receivables and improve collection efficiency
• Maintain healthy cash flow and working capital position

5. Budgeting & Financial Planning

• Assist in preparation of annual budgets and periodic forecasts
• Monitor actual vs budget and provide variance analysis
• Support management in financial decision-making with actionable insights

6. Process Improvement & Controls

• Strengthen internal controls and accounting processes
• Identify areas for cost reduction and efficiency improvement
• Implement automation or system improvements where possible

7. Team Management (if applicable)

• Supervise and guide junior accounting staff
• Ensure task allocation and timely completion of team deliverables
• Provide training and performance feedback

8. Reconciliation & Data Integrity

• Ensure timely reconciliation of bank accounts, ledgers, and statutory balances
• Identify and resolve discrepancies proactively
• Maintain clean and updated financial records