Job Description
A leader in Professional Services & Financial Outsourcing, operating in the accounting, payroll and bookkeeping sector serving domestic and international clients. We are hiring an on-site Finance Manager in India to own accounting operations, ensure statutory compliance, and optimise financial controls using Sage accounting platforms.
Role & Responsibilities
• Lead full-cycle accounting on Sage platforms: general ledger management, accounts payable, accounts receivable, bank reconciliations and fixed asset accounting.
• Drive month-end and year-end close processes; prepare timely financial statements, variance analysis and management reports aligned to Indian GAAP and internal policies.
• Manage statutory compliance including GST, TDS and other tax filings; coordinate with tax advisors and external auditors to ensure accurate submissions.
• Own cash flow forecasting, working capital management and banking relationships to optimise liquidity and day-to-day treasury operations.
• Configure and maintain Sage system settings, implement process improvements and lead ERP upgrades or third-party integrations to improve efficiency and controls.
• Supervise and mentor the accounting team; define SOPs, enforce internal controls and support statutory and internal audit requests.
Skills & Qualifications
• Must-Have: Proven experience managing full-cycle accounting operations using Sage accounting platforms and ERP workflows.
• Must-Have: Strong expertise in month-end close, financial statement preparation and management reporting.
• Must-Have: Hands-on knowledge of GST compliance, TDS coordination and statutory filings in India.
• Must-Have: Demonstrated ability to configure and support Sage implementations, customisations or integrations.
• Must-Have: Experience overseeing audits and maintaining internal controls and SOX-ready documentation.
• Must-Have: Capability to lead and develop accounting teams while driving process standardisation and automation.
• Preferred: Professional accounting qualification or equivalent finance certification.
• Preferred: Exposure to multinational accounting standards or multi-currency accounting.
• Preferred: Familiarity with BI/reporting tools for financial dashboards and analytics.
Benefits & Culture Highlights
• On-site role offering ownership of accounting processes and visible impact on financial operations.
• Collaborative environment with opportunities to lead ERP projects and process improvements.
• Structured exposure to statutory audit cycles and cross-functional finance initiatives.
Location: India (On-site). This role is ideal for a hands-on finance leader who is proficient with Sage accounting systems, committed to compliance excellence, and motivated to build scalable accounting operations.
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💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Sr. Finance Manager (Sage Accounting Software) position is now open for candidates interested in the Accountant Jobs sector. This role in Surat offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Accountant Jobs is a plus.
