Sr Executive - Finance & Accounts

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP POSITION REPORTS TO: MANAGER – FINANCE/ACCOUNTING DEPARTMENT: FINANCE POSITION LOCATION: VADODARA, INDIA POSITION SUMMARY Assistant Manager – Corporate Accounting is responsible for supervising the corporate accounting activities, with constant focus on end-to-end billing process, collection & ensuring proper revenue recognition in accordance to US GAAP, as well as maintaining proper documentation on policies and procedures relating to billing, collection, revenue accounting and accounts receivable. This position will also be responsible for supervising the review of existing customer contracts and new contracts, to establish the accounting procedure for recording revenue in accordance with policies of the parent Company. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES • Will be strong liaison between India team & US team. • Planning, directing, & coordinating all accounting activities including but not limited to ensure smooth month end closing activity from Accounts Receivable, Revenue Accounting, Monthly Accruals & account reconciliations. • Maintains and enforces a documented system of accounting policies, procedures and internal safeguards • Evaluating Accounting and internal control systems • Oversee the operations of the accounting function, including the design of an organizational structure adequate for achieving the department's goals and objectives. • Train, develop and lead the accounting team with the goal of maximizing the strengths of each team member to create an efficient, high functioning team. • Provide service to internal and external clients by addressing inquiries regarding invoicing/payments/aging status • Develop & publish reporting metrics of KPIs. • Integrate analysis with balance of Finance team to ensure consistent financial view across the organization. • Understand and adhere to all company policies, including but not limited to security, trade secrets and confidentiality of all information PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE • Graduation (Bachelors’) in Business, Accounting or Finance; Masters’ degree will be an advantage • 10+ years professional hands-on accounting experience, including 3+ years of supervisory experience • Experience with Oracle NetSuite highly preferred • Exposure to other popular Accounting applications, such as Tally, QuickBooks • Experience with Microsoft Office, including excellent Excel skills • Strong ability to collaborate with all levels across the organization • Strong English communication skills, both written and verbal with problem solving ability • Strong attention to detail • Work under stress with interruptions and deadlines • Supporting & coordinating with onshore team based out of US offices BEHAVORIAL SKILLS AND ABILITIES • Positive attitude and high on professional morale • Ability to effectively work with cross functional teams • Ability to manage competing priorities effectively in a fast-paced environment • Must be multi-task oriented and able to work with frequent interruptions • Ability to deliver quality work on tight deadlines, with strong organization and priority setting skills. • Self-motivated and able to work with little supervision • Team Player with a professional attitude • Job involves supporting & coordinating with on-shore team based out of US offices, and hence requires flexibility to work in any shift and/or on Indian holidays as well.