Accounting Lead - India

About the role

As our Accounting Lead, you will be a strategic team member responsible for structuring and overseeing the accounting, controlling and reporting function for India. You will play a pivotal role in ensuring compliance, and providing valuable insights to support business decisions. 

Responsibilities

• Set the accounting and Tax operation for a new subsidiary in India.
• Set the new Controlling team for India and implement the new ERP.
• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the Indian accounting department, including managing. the general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll functions. 
•  Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting by preparing and reviewing financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements.
• Lead the entire process from accounting Operations to ERP-based accounting. 
• Ensure all accounting records align with our internal financial classification, accounting policies, and primarily with USGAAP.
• Work with accountants and advisors to properly align tax strategies in the accounting function.
• Optimize treasury, billing, and accounting processes. Guarantee integrity and efficiency in all financial procedures.
• Stay informed about changes in accounting standards and ensure the company's practices align with industry best practices.
• Evaluate and enhance financial systems and technologies to improve efficiency and accuracy.
• Identify and assess accounting risks, proposing and implementing risk mitigation strategies.

Minimum qualifications 

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, with a minimum of 5+ years of experience in accounting or finance, with 2 years of experience leading the accounting and Tax Area for Indian companies.

• Extensive experience +5 years in accounting management, treasury, tax and controlling, with a focus on the software industry, fast growth companies and Local Gaap.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and regulatory compliance of Indian principles is a MUST.
• Extensive knowledge of Indian Taxes and statutory requirements is a MUST.
• Experience in company incorporations and setting up accounting and tax operations as a new company in India BIG PLUS.
• Experience working with third party accounting, Tax partners  and Audit readiness BIG PLUS.
• Experience setting and structuring new teams and moving operations from outsourced processes to In house teams PLUS.
  
•  Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills. 
•  Experience with accounting software, such as Oracle, Netsuite or SAP, is MUST preferred. 
• Fluency in written and spoken English MUST.
•  Strong attention to detail and accuracy. 
•  Ability to prioritize tasks and work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

• Well-funded and proven startup with large ambitions and competitive salaries.
  
• Entrepreneurial culture where pushing limits, creating and collaborating is everyday business.  
• Open communication with management and company leadership.
• Small, dynamic teams = massive impact.
• 100% Remote Work (You choose where to work from).
• 500USD a year for you to invest in learning.
• 2 Family days.
  
• 1 full day for you to celebrate your birthday.
  

Simetrik considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, gender, age, color, religion, national origin, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, protected military/veteran status, or any other legally protected factor. Everyone is welcome! 

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