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Senior accountant (Mumbai)
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Posted:
9 September 2026 (2 days ago)
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Application Deadline:
7 December 2026
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1 Vacancy
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Job Summary
A Senior Accountant is responsible for managing and overseeing an organizations accounting operations ensuring accurate financial reporting compliance with accounting standards and supporting business decision-making.
Job Title
Senior Accountant
Job Summary
The Senior Accountant manages day-to-day accounting activities prepares financial reports ensures compliance with accounting standards and regulations and assists with budgeting audits and financial analysis.
Key Responsibilities
Prepare and review monthly quarterly and annual financial statements.
Maintain the general ledger and ensure accurate journal entries.
Reconcile bank accounts balance sheet accounts and intercompany transactions.
Manage month-end and year-end closing processes.
Ensure compliance with accounting standards (e.g. IFRS or GAAP) and company policies.
Assist with budgeting forecasting and financial planning.
Coordinate internal and external audits and provide required documentation.
Prepare tax schedules and support tax compliance activities.
Analyze financial data and provide recommendations to improve financial performance.
Monitor accounts payable and accounts receivable processes.
Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and internal controls.
Mentor and guide junior accounting staff.
Qualifications
Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance or a related field.
Professional certification such as CPA ACCA CMA or CA is preferred.
58 years of relevant accounting experience.
Strong knowledge of accounting principles financial reporting and taxation.
Experience with ERP systems (e.g. SAP Oracle Microsoft Dynamics NetSuite) and advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
Excellent analytical organizational and problem-solving skills.
Strong communication and interpersonal abilities.
Key Skills
Financial reporting
General ledger accounting
Account reconciliation
Budgeting and forecasting
Financial analysis
Tax compliance
Internal controls
Audit coordination
ERP systems
Microsoft Excel
Attention to detail
Leadership and team collaboration
Typical KPIs
Accuracy and timeliness of financial reports
Successful month-end close within target timelines
Audit findings and compliance results
Reconciliation accuracy
Budget variance analysis
Process improvement initiatives
Compliance with tax and regulatory requirements
This job description can be customized depending on the industry (manufacturing retail healthcare banking etc.) and the organizations specific requirements.
Required Skills:
Work experience as an Accountant. Excellent knowledge of accounting regulations and procedures including the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) Hands-on experience with accounting software like FreshBooks and QuickBooks. Advanced MS Excel skills including Vlookups and pivot tables.
Required Education:
Graduate
