Job Description

1. Role Summary

The Manager - Book Closing is responsible for managing the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closing process with accuracy, timeliness, and full compliance. The role ensures proper accounting, reconciliation, reporting, and statutory adherence. The position oversees a team responsible for financial entries, ledgers, reconciliations, and audit coordination.

2. Key Responsibilities

A. Book Closing & Financial Reporting

Lead

monthly, quarterly, and annual book closing

activities. Ensure accuracy in

ledger scrutiny

, journal entries, accruals, amortizations, and provisions. Prepare and finalize

Trial Balance, P&L, Balance Sheet

, and supporting schedules. Ensure closing timelines are met as per organizational policies. Review all financial statements before final submission to management.

B. Accounts Finalization

Oversee

finalization of accounts

in line with IND AS / relevant GAAP. Coordinate with internal and statutory auditors for timely completion. Prepare audit schedules, notes, and explanations. Implement recommendations from auditors to strengthen controls.

C. Reconciliation Management

Ensure timely reconciliation of: Bank accounts Vendor & customer accounts Inter-company accounts GST, TDS, and other statutory ledgers Fixed assets and depreciation Highlight discrepancies and drive corrective actions.

D. Compliance & Statutory Requirements

Ensure compliance with: Companies Act Income Tax, GST, TDS, PF/ESI IND AS guidelines Internal financial controls Coordinate filing of statutory returns with regulatory bodies.

E. MIS & Reporting

Prepare MIS reports such as: Monthly financial summary Expense analysis Variance analysis vs. budget Cash flow reports Present financial insights to management for decision-making.

F. Process Improvement & Controls

Strengthen internal controls around accounting and closing activities. Implement automation and process improvements to reduce TAT. Develop SOPs for accounting and closing processes.

G. Team Management

Supervise and mentor the Finance & Accounts team involved in book closing. Allocate responsibilities and ensure high accuracy and discipline. Conduct training to improve team capability.

3. Skills & Competencies

Strong knowledge of accounting standards & financial principles. Expertise in book closing, reconciliations & financial reporting. Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Tally Prime, etc.). Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. Strong leadership and team management abilities. High attention to detail, accuracy & time management.

4. Qualifications

CA, CMA, MBA (Finance), or B. Com/M. Com with strong relevant experience.

10-15 years of experience

in accounting, book closing, and financial reporting. Experience in real estate/manufacturing/EPC sector preferred (optional).
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ?80,000.00 - ?150,000.00 per month

Benefits:

Health insurance Provident Fund
Application Question(s):

Do you have any experience in Book closing in accounts How many years of experience you have in the similar role
Work Location: In person