Description:
Job Title:
Senior Accounting Manager
Location:
Mohali (On-site)
Reporting Line:
Reports to U.
Finance Leadership
Shift Timing:
9:30 PM 6:30 AM IST (Aligned with U. business hours)
Working Days:
5 days a week
Company Overview:
SkySun.io (A Lytegen Company) is a fast-growing global organization supporting U.-based operations through high-impact finance, technology, and operations teams in India. We work closely with U. leadership to deliver accurate, timely, and decision-ready financial information while maintaining strong internal controls and audit readiness.
Role Purpose:
The Senior Accounting Manager is a critical ownership role responsible for maintaining accurate, current, and audit-ready books for the India entity while supporting U. intercompany accounting. This is a hands-on, execution-focused role, not a coordination or oversight-only position. The ideal candidate can independently run accounting end-to-end, meet tight close deadlines, and deliver reliable financial data to U. finance leadership with minimal supervision.
Key Responsibilities:
End-to-End Accounting Ownership (Non-Negotiable):
- Own the General Ledger completely.
- Prepare and post journal entries and month-end adjustments.
- Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes.
- Handle accruals and prepaid accounting.
- Own intercompany accounting between India and U. entities.
Reconciliations (Full Ownership):
- Bank accounts.
- Credit cards.
- Clearing and suspense accounts.
- Payroll and benefits.
- Vendor balances.
- Intercompany balances.
Books must always be clean, supported, and fully explainable.
Accounts Payable (AP):
- Vendor setup and master data maintenance.
- Invoice validation and accurate coding.
- Payment coordination and tracking.
- AP aging control and cleanup.
- Ensure approvals follow the defined approval matrix.
- Prevent duplicate or unauthorized payments.
Accounts Receivable (AR) & Intercompany Billing:
- Intercompany billing between India and U. entities.
- Client invoicing (where applicable).
- AR tracking and aging.
- Collections tracking and follow-ups.
- Ensure revenue is recorded accurately and on time.
Payroll Coordination:
- Manage India payroll inputs, validation, and reconciliation.
- Support U. payroll with accurate accounting inputs.
- Reconcile payroll, benefits, taxes, and related accruals.
- Ensure payroll entries are complete and well-documented.
Controls, Documentation & Audit Readiness:
- Maintain strong audit trails and documentation standards.
- Enforce approval matrices and segregation of duties.
- Prepare schedules and support internal and external audits.
- Respond to auditor queries with clarity and speed.
Reporting & Communication:
- Provide timely and accurate financial reports to U. leadership.
- Clearly explain variances, balances, and adjustments.
- Proactively flag issues with recommended solutions.
- Maintain consistent communication across time zones.
Requirements:
Required Experience:
- 7+ years of progressive accounting experience.
- Prior experience as a Senior Accountant or Accounting Manager.
- Proven ability to run books end-to-end independently.
- Strong intercompany accounting experience.
- Experience supporting U.-based entities from India.
- Hands-on experience managing month-end close under tight deadlines.
- Prior experience supporting internal and external audits.
Required Skills:
- Strong GAAP accounting fundamentals.
- Advanced proficiency in Excel / Google Sheets.
- Hands-on experience with accounting systems such as NetSuite, QuickBooks, or similar ERPs.
- Exceptional attention to detail with speed and accuracy.
- Strong written and verbal English communication skills.
- Ability to work independently, take full ownership, and deliver without hand-holding.
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