Management Accountant

Department: Client Management

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Pune

Compensation: ₹15,000 - ₹25,000 / year

Description

Key Responsibilities

• Support the team with the management of a portfolio of captive insurance and segregated account clients, ensuring the timely and accurate preparation of financial information.
• Prepare statutory financial statements, management accounts, and other financial reports in accordance with applicable accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
• Process accounting transactions, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
• Assist with month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing activities.
• Prepare written reports and financial analyses for clients and internal stakeholders.
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations and investigate and resolve discrepancies.
• Support the preparation of financial information required for audits and regulatory filings.
• Assist with the collection, review, and maintenance of client risk management and compliance documentation in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Support the VP or SVP in responding to client inquiries and resolving accounting and reporting issues in a timely manner.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with client-facing teams to support client service delivery.
• Ensure financial records are maintained accurately and are readily available when required.
• Assist with process improvement initiatives and other accounting-related projects.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the VP or SVP.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 2-3 years' experience in financial accounting, financial reporting, or insurance accounting.
• Experience preparing financial statements and supporting schedules.
• Experience working within a professional services, insurance, captive management, or financial services environment is preferred.
• Understanding of financial reporting requirements and accounting standards.
• Experience supporting internal and external audits is preferred.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Excellent IT skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• Strong knowledge of financial accounting principles, financial reporting, and reconciliations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify issues and recommend solutions.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and consistently meet deadlines while maintaining a high level of accuracy.
• Strong organizational and documentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of assigned client accounts.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and determine when matters should be escalated to the VP or SVP.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to explain financial information clearly.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build collaborative working relationships.
• High attention to detail and commitment to delivering quality work.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, client-focused environment.

• Minimum 2 years' experience in a financial accounting and reporting role.
• Experience preparing financial statements and supporting reconciliations.
• Advanced working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, SUMIF(S), and other financial reporting functions.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to produce consistently accurate work to tight deadlines.
• High attention to detail and a strong commitment to quality.
• Ability to work independently whilst collaborating effectively with wider teams and stakeholders.