Team Lead - Accounting - CA/CPA/ACCA

Team Lead - Accounting - CA/CPA/ACCA

Description:

Key Responsibilities:

Month-End Close Execution:

- Execute journal entries including accruals, prepayments, revenue adjustments, Deferred and accrued revenue and reclassifications

- Perform detailed GL scrutiny and ensure completeness of postings

- Support preparation of month-end schedules and working files

- Ensure adherence to client close calendar timelines

Trial Balance & Account Validation:

- Perform account-level review of Trial Balance prior to submission

- Identify unusual movements and perform preliminary root cause analysis

- Escalate material issues to Finance Manager in a timely manner

Reconciliations Management:

- Prepare monthly balance sheet reconciliations (bank, intercompany, accruals, deferred revenue, fixed assets, etc.)

- Track open reconciling items and ensure closure within defined timelines

- Maintain reconciliation documentation aligned with audit requirements

Flux Analysis & MIS Support:

- Perform period-over-period flux analysis on assigned accounts

- Prepare variance summaries with structured commentary

- Support compilation of monthly MIS packs

SaaS Accounting Execution:

- Support revenue recognition for subscription-based contracts

- Assist in tracking deferred revenue schedules

- Maintain documentation for contract accounting and renewals

Operational Control & Coordination:

- Ensure compliance with SOPs and internal control frameworks

- Coordinate with offshore/onshore team members to ensure smooth workflow

- Support audit requests and data compilation

- Identify process inefficiencies and suggest operational improvements

Candidate Profile:

- CA / CPA / ACCA (or equivalent experience)

- 4 to 6 years of experience in accounting operations

- Strong hands-on experience in month-end close and reconciliations

- Experience working in structured reporting environments

- Exposure to UK GAAP / IFRS preferred

- Prior experience in SaaS / technology sector is an advantage