Senior Accountant (CA/CMA)

Posted:
9/1/2024, 11:10:11 PM

Location(s):
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India ⋅ Tamil Nadu, India

Experience Level(s):
Senior

Field(s):
Accounting

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The duties and responsibilities of this position consists of, but are not limited to, the following:

  • Provides coaching and support to less experienced team members
  • Understands and is able to apply accounting principles and policies and stays up to date with changes
  • Prepares and reviews account reconciliations in month end closing process
  • Prepares complex journal entries for the monthly financial statement close
  • Analyzes revenues and expenses to ensure they are recorded appropriately on a monthly basis and report on variances
  • Proactively seeks additional responsibilities as existing workload is optimized and automated away
  • Supports, documents, monitors, and executes internal control
  • Assists with external audit requests
  • Coordinates accounting matters with other departments
  • Initiates, organizes, and leads team meetings, working sessions, and project-based check-ins
  • Responds to escalated and complex queries from various stakeholders, and advises on solutions
  • Prepares reports such as balance sheets, profit and loss statements, and other documents that project the organization's financial position
  • Prepares monthly financial statements and supporting schedules according to the monthly financial statement close schedule
  • Analyzes accounting procedures, processes, and tasks, recommending and executing improvements with the aim of reducing redundancy, building efficiency, and increasing productivity, while ensuring compliance with company financial policies
  • Assists with completion of quarterly and annual regulatory filings
  • Co-ordinate with team members and review of GST data and returns on a regular basis.
  • Regular follow-up with team in submission of GSTR3B and GSTR1 on time. Ensure that all GST returns should be filed within the respective due dates as per GST Act.
  • Properly track all the RCM entries and ensure GST remittances are made adequately.
  • ITC Recon. Checks with GSTR 2B and ISD Distribution.
  • Keeping track of eligible input tax credit availability per the tax invoice received from vendors and constantly follow-up with vendors who are not filing GSTR-1.
  • Keeping track of GSTR2A data with books. Checking with the vendors on regular intervals who have not filed GSTR1 and if require, liaising with RFM’s by proper communication channel viz. emails, phone calls etc.
  • Ensure all the direct and indirect taxation deliverables regarding both Internal and Stat Audit are met on a timely basis with 100% accuracy.
  • Other duties or responsibilities as assigned according to the team and/or country specific requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

Required:

  • CA, CMA, or relevant professional certification

  • Minimum 2 years of relevant work experience

  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite of programs

  • Site Specific:  Fluent in English (written and verbal)

Preferred:

  • Experience with Oracle Financials Cloud and other cloud-based Oracle solutions

  • Experience with MS Access and SQL

  • Experience with business process optimization in an accounting environment

  • (active or inactive, from any jurisdiction)

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

  • Accountability to protect organization's value by keeping information confidential

  • Strong problem solving and analytical skills

  • Ability to act and operate independently to accomplish objectives while taking accountability for work product

  • Ability to work within a team and liaise well across departments and functions

  • Values a diverse and inclusive work environment

Disclaimer:

  • This job description is intended to generally describe the nature and level of work to be performed by employees in this position.  It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and skills required of employees performing this role.

Your Health, Wealth, and Self

Your total wellbeing is the foundation of our business, and our benefits support your financial, family and personal goals. We provide the top-tier benefits that matter to you most, including:

  • Group Mediclaim Policy (GMC)

  • Group Personal Accident (GPA) policy

  • Covid-19 related coverage and reimbursement

  • Employee State Insurance Corporation (ESIC)

  • Group Term Life (GTL) Insurance Plan for employees

  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

  • Investment Declaration & Flexi Benefit Plan

  • Variable Pay based on position

  • Flexible work arrangements

  • Paid Privilege, Casual and Sick Leaves

  • Paid Maternity & Paternity Leaves

  • Paid Compassionate Leaves

  • Paid Public Holidays

  • Paid time off to vote

  • Reward & Recognition Program

  • Wedding Allowance

  • Special Mobility Assistance

  • Employee Wellness Initiatives

  • Plus a broad range of career development, networking, and team-building opportunities

Equal Opportunity Statement

C.H. Robinson recognizes the value of equal employment opportunity and is committed to promoting fairness, equity and diversity in the workplace. As an equal opportunity employer, we may invite you to complete the voluntary self-identification. Submission of this information is voluntary and refusal to provide it will not subject you to any adverse treatment, Any information provided will be kept confidential, and separate from your employment application. This information may be used for diversity reporting purposes in accordance with applicable local law.