Account Executive

Accounts Executive will manage a set of accounting activities to ensure compliance with generally accepted accounting principles, corporate policies and external audits. This person will manage the accounts payable function, monthly closing of accounts and preparation of reports in support of the financial statements.

Accounts Executive will report to and work closely with the Operations Lead and others in the organization in the analysis and reconciliation of accounts and in the development and implementation of accounting policies, procedures and controls.

The ideal candidate possesses leadership capabilities, solid operational and technical accounting background and works proactively to drive results. This person is a self-starter, flexible, has a high level of integrity and is action and goal-oriented in a fast-paced, team-oriented, collaborative environment.

Responsibilities:
• Manage day-to-day accounting operations and ensure that there is a redundant process backup in place for every critical operation
• Create new internal accounting corporate policies and maintain existing policies
• Monitor emerging technology to determine ways to automate the accounting process without sacrificing accuracy and accountability
• Develop monthly and quarterly accounting reports for the management and executive teams
• Implement and monitor the month, quarter and year-end closeout accounting schedules
• Manage event wise monthly/ weekly financial close process, including ensuring all costs incurred are properly recorded, reviewing journal entries, account balance reconciliations and report preparation
• Participate in the ongoing development/establishment of accounting policies and procedures and operational strategies including the review and implementation of process and system changes
• Continued focus on improving system efficiencies and business practices
• Participate in strategic financial projects including setting up/ implementation of ERP software
• Ensure compliance with internal control policies
• Collaborate with external auditors to ensure successful audit results and compliance
• Interacts at all levels and with budget owners or other stakeholders to produce a timely, efficient and accurate event wise P&L analysis, collection v/s reimbursement report, etc
• Coordinate with the payment gateway to track event wise daily transactions, collections and payment failures.
• Interacts at all levels and with budget owners or other stakeholders to produce a timely, efficient and accurate month-end close and all internal management and financial reporting through the annual report
• Analyze the effect of statutory accounting practices and studies regulations and guidance to ensure the correct application of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
• Make recommendations for changes as needed and ensure that company policies and procedures are followed and establish the proper techniques to discover and prevent fraud
• Prepare detailed journal entries and account analyses
• Assist with compilation of information for preparation of tax returns
• Work with Audit, Tax and Treasury Manager to ensure overall coordination of all financial accounting activities through the annual report
• Actively review and advise on financial/accounting processes

Top skills & proficiencies:
• Process Improvements
• Accuracy
• Timeliness
• Attention to Detail
• Organization
• Multitask
• Verbal and Written Communication
• Team Player
• Interpersonal Skills
• Leadership
• Collaboration
• Analysis

Qualifications:
• 5 years of accounting experience
• Expertise with Tally
• Extensive knowledge of Indian GAAP
• Advanced computer skills in MS Office, accounting software and databases
• Excellent organizational, problem-solving, project management and communication skills
• Additional experience in Audit and International accounting
• Ticketing experience for events would be an added advantage