Manager – Accounting & Compliance

Location: Bengaluru

Job Title:

Manager – Accounting & Compliance

Location:

Bangalore, India

Firm Type:
Chartered Accountancy Firm

Reports To:

Partner – Accounting & Compliance Division

Role Overview :

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Manager – Accounting & Compliance to oversee end-to-end client engagements. The role involves managing a team, reviewing financial records, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements, training staff, and acting as a trusted advisor to clients. The ideal candidate should have strong technical knowledge, leadership capabilities, and client relationship skills.

Key Responsibilities:

Client Management:

- Act as the primary point of contact for a portfolio of 5–10 clients.
- Understand client businesses and provide proactive financial and compliance advice.
- Ensure timely communication and issue resolution.

Accounting & Review:

- Oversee and review monthly/quarterly/annual bookkeeping and finalization of accounts.
- Co-ordinate with respective teams for review of GST, TDS, PT, PF, and ESI filings to ensure accuracy and compliance.
- Monitor closure of books and coordinate with clients for final reporting.

MIS and Reporting:

- Supervise preparation of MIS reports as per client requirements.
- Analyze financial data and prepare variance analysis, cost centre reports, etc.
- Present financial insights and recommendations to clients for decision-making.

Team Management & Training:

- Manage and mentor a team of junior accountants and compliance staff.
- Review work deliverables, assign responsibilities, and ensure timely delivery.
- Conduct internal training sessions to upskill team members.

Process & Quality Control:

- Develop and implement SOPs to ensure efficiency and consistency across the division.
- Conduct internal reviews and audits to ensure high quality of service delivery.
- Keep abreast of changes in laws, rules, and industry practices, and update team and clients accordingly.

Required

Qualifications & Skills:

- Graduates, Postgraduates with at least 10 years of experience in the field of accounting.
- Experience in a CA firm or mid-sized accounting firm preferred.
- Strong technical knowledge in accounting standards, GST, TDS, PF/ESI, ROC filings, etc.
- Proficiency in accounting software (Tally, Zoho Books, Quick Books, etc.) and MS Excel.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to manage multiple clients and lead a team independently.
- Strong attention to detail and a problem-solving mindset.