Chief Accountant

Company: Saraf Corporation India Pvt. Ltd.

Position: Chief Accountant

Department: Accounts & Finance

Reporting To: Managing Director

Location: Andheri East, Mumbai

Role Overview:

Saraf Corporation is looking for an experienced and highly responsible Chief Accountant to lead the company’s accounting and finance function.

This is a senior, hands-on role requiring someone who can go beyond routine accounting and actively support the Managing Director in important financial decisions, major payments, financial planning, cash-flow management and large financial processes.

The ideal candidate should have strong command over Tally Prime, be capable of leading a team of junior and senior accountants, and have the maturity to work in a fast-paced environment where responsibilities and challenges may continuously increase.

• Key ResponsibilitiesLead and supervise the entire Accounts & Finance team, including junior and senior accountants.
• Work closely with the Managing Director on important financial decisions and financial planning.
• Assist management in evaluating major expenditures, payments, investments and financial commitments.
• Oversee cash-flow planning and ensure availability of funds for operational and project requirements.
• Plan and coordinate large-value vendor payments and other major financial transactions.
• Maintain complete control over company accounting through Tally Prime and ensure books are accurate and regularly updated.
• Review ledgers, vouchers, journal entries, bank entries, purchase entries, sales entries and reconciliations.
• Monitor accounts payable and accounts receivable and ensure timely follow-up.
• Review bank reconciliations and monitor company bank balances and transactions.
• Prepare and review MIS reports, cash-flow statements, ageing reports, profitability reports and other management reports.
• Assist the MD with financial analysis, cost comparisons, budgeting and decision-making.
• Monitor project-wise and department-wise expenses and highlight unusual or excessive expenditure.
• Ensure proper financial controls, approval processes and documentation are followed throughout the company.
• Coordinate with auditors, Chartered Accountants, banks, consultants and government authorities whenever required.
• Oversee GST, TDS, income-tax-related accounting, statutory payments and compliance coordination.
• Support finalisation of accounts, audits and preparation of financial statements.
• Review the work of the accounting team and ensure accuracy before information is presented to management.
• Identify weaknesses in existing accounting processes and implement better systems and controls.
• Train and guide junior and senior accounting staff and ensure accountability within the department.
• Take ownership of new financial assignments and challenges as the organisation grows.

Required Skills & Competencies:

Tally Prime Expertise:

Advanced practical knowledge of Tally Prime is mandatory. The candidate should be capable of supervising, reviewing and correcting accounting work performed by the team.

Financial Decision-Making:

Strong commercial and financial understanding with the ability to analyse financial information and advise senior management.

Leadership:

Ability to manage, guide and hold accountable a team consisting of both junior and senior accountants.

Ownership & Accountability:

Should take complete responsibility for the Accounts & Finance function and follow matters through to completion.

Problem-Solving:

Should approach challenges with a solution-oriented mindset and be willing to take on responsibilities beyond routine accounting work.

Adaptability:

Must be comfortable working in a fast-paced organisation where priorities and responsibilities may change.

Feedback & Professional Maturity:

Must be receptive to constructive criticism and management feedback and demonstrate the ability to make improvements quickly.

Attention to Detail:

Strong ability to identify accounting discrepancies, documentation gaps and financial risks.

Confidentiality:

Must maintain strict confidentiality regarding company finances, salaries, banking information and management decisions.

• Qualification & ExperienceBachelor’s degree in Commerce, Accounting, Finance or a related field.
• CA Inter / CMA Inter / MBA Finance or similar professional qualification would be preferred.
• Approximately 8–15 years of relevant accounting and finance experience, preferably with experience managing an accounting team.
• Strong practical experience with Tally Prime is mandatory.
• Strong understanding of GST, TDS, taxation, audits, banking, accounting controls and financial reporting.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel and financial reporting tools.
• Experience working directly with promoters, directors, CFOs or senior management would be strongly preferred.

Ideal Candidate Profile:

The ideal Chief Accountant for Saraf Corporation is someone who does not limit themselves to a fixed job description. They should be comfortable accepting new challenges, solving financial problems and taking additional responsibility when required.

The individual should be confident enough to advise management on financial matters while also being open-minded enough to accept feedback, correction and criticism from senior management.

They should combine strong accounting knowledge, leadership ability, financial judgement, discipline and a high level of ownership and ultimately become a trusted financial support to the Managing Director.