Job Description

Job requisition ID :: 76614
Date: Jul 11, 2025
Location: Mumbai
Designation: Senior Executive
Entity: Deloitte South Asia LLP

Your potential, unleashed.

India's impact on the global economy has increased at an exponential rate and Deloitte presents an opportunity to unleash and realise your potential amongst cutting edge leaders, and organisations shaping the future of the region, and indeed, the world beyond.



At Deloitte, your whole self to work, every day. Combine that with our drive to propel with purpose and you have the perfect playground to collaborate, innovate, grow, and make an impact that matters.

The team

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Your work profile

The Production Accountant is responsible for managing and overseeing the financial aspects of film/web series production projects. This role involves budgeting, expense tracking, financial reporting, and ensuring compliance with financial regulations specific to the Indian film industry.

Key Responsibilities:

Accounting Records:

Maintain accurate and current accounting records, including accounts payable and receivable. Process invoices, payroll, and other financial transactions in accordance with Indian accounting standards.

Expense Tracking:

Monitor and record all production expenses. Verify and reconcile receipts and expense reports submitted by cast and crew. Ensure compliance with company policies and Indian taxation rules.

Compliance:

Ensure adherence to Indian financial regulations, including GST (Goods and Services Tax), TDS (Tax Deducted at Source), and other relevant tax laws. Manage audits and financial reviews as required.

Vendor Management:

Handle contracts and payments for vendors, suppliers, and freelancers. Ensure timely and accurate processing of payments in compliance with Indian financial practices.

Cash Flow Management:

Oversee cash flow for production needs, including petty cash and production funds. Monitor cash reserves and forecast future financial requirements.

Documentation:

Maintain comprehensive documentation of financial transactions, contracts, and agreements. Prepare and file necessary reports and tax documents as per Indian regulations.

Budget Management:

Develop and manage production budgets, including cost forecasting and expenditure tracking. Collaborate with producers and department heads to ensure budget compliance.

Financial Reporting:

Prepare financial reports and statements such as cost reports, cash flow projections, and final cost summaries. Provide regular financial updates to producers and other key stakeholders.

Cost Analysis:

Analyse production costs and recommend cost-saving measures. Review and approve expenditures and financial transactions, ensuring accuracy and transparency.

Qualifications:

Education:

bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field.

Experience:

Proven experience in film production accounting or a similar role within the Indian film industry. Familiarity with production accounting software (e.g., Tally, Zoho, Movie Magic Budgeting) is advantageous

Skills:

Strong financial analysis and reporting skills. Excellent attention to detail and organizational abilities. Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Office Suite. Ability to work under tight deadlines and manage multiple tasks. Strong communication skills in English and Hindi (or regional language as applicable).

Knowledge:

Understanding of Indian film production processes, union agreements, and industry-specific financial practices. Knowledge of local taxation and compliance requirements.

Location and way of working.

Base location: Mumbai/ Gurgaon/Kolkata/ Bangalore/ Coimbatore. This profile involves occasional travelling to client locations. Hybrid is our default way of working. Each domain has customized the hybrid approach to their unique needs.

Your role as a Senior Executive

We expect our people to embrace and live our purpose by challenging themselves to identify issues that are most important for our clients, our people, and for society.


In addition to living our purpose, Senior Executive across our organization must strive to be:


Inspiring - Leading with integrity to build inclusion and motivation Committed to creating purpose - Creating a sense of vision and purpose Agile - Achieving high-quality results through collaboration and Team unity Skilled at building diverse capability - Developing diverse capabilities for the future Persuasive / Influencing - Persuading and influencing stakeholders Collaborating - Partnering to build new solutions Delivering value - Showing commercial acumen Committed to expanding business - Leveraging new business opportunities Analytical Acumen - Leveraging data to recommend impactful approach and solutions through the power of analysis and visualization Effective communication - Must be well abled to have well-structured and well-articulated conversations to achieve win-win possibilities Engagement Management / Delivery Excellence - Effectively managing engagement(s) to ensure timely and proactive execution as well as course correction for

the success of engagement(s)
Managing change - Responding to changing environment with resilience Managing Quality & Risk - Delivering high quality results and mitigating risks with utmost integrity and precision Strategic Thinking & Problem Solving - Applying strategic mindset to solve business issues and complex problems Tech Savvy - Leveraging ethical technology practices to deliver high impact for clients and for Deloitte Empathetic leadership and inclusivity - creating a safe and thriving environment where everyone's valued for who they are, use empathy to understand others to adapt our behaviours and attitudes to become more inclusive.

How you'll grow

Connect for impact



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Empower to lead



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