Chartered Accountant Accounts & Taxation

Position

Qualified Chartered Accountant

Experience

5–10 Years

Location

Kochi, Kerala

Department

Finance & Accounts

Company Overview We are a dynamic accounting firm in Ernakulam, Kerala specializing in audit, tax advisory, compliance, and financial consulting for SMEs and enterprises. Our team supports regional businesses with tailored solutions while fostering a collaborative, growth-oriented culture.

Role Summary The Accounting Operations & Governance Lead will act as the Accounting & Tax operations expert to the clients, aligning with business goals in a fast-paced accounting and business consulting environment. You will drive on time, accurate service delivery and compliance with Indian Accounting & Tax Laws. This role reports to the Director and partners closely with accounts and audit teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with the management to develop Accounting Operation Strategies for the client that support firm growth.
• Lead day-to-day accounting operations and regulatory compliance for on time service delivery and reporting.
• Manage client relations, and promote positive and cost saving business initiatives to ensure customer satisfaction and retention.
• Oversee and review the complete Accounts, Taxation, financial & regulatory compliance for the clients and related financial disclosures. Ensure timely filing of statutory returns and compliance with applicable laws.
• Working Capital Management and monitoring client invoicing including payments are received on time.
• Prepare on-demand annual budgets, financial forecasts, and variance analysis for the clients. Identify financial risks and recommend corrective actions as necessary.
• Support the management with financial planning and strategic decision-making.
• Client escalation management and ensure on time, quality service delivery.
• Focus on data collection, analysis, and consolidation of financial data, and monitor any variances and highlight deficiencies. Prepare monthly P&L /Cash Flow Analysis, other financial and regulatory reporting for the client on set frequencies.
• Supervise the accounting staff, handle on time accounting reconciliations, tax filings, and team deployment per the work plan.
• Train the incumbents to ensure that the internal resources meet technical skills in Tally, GST compliance, and any other accounting & taxation softwares per business commitment & delivery.
• Lead change management for the firm expansion, tech adoptions (e.g., cloud accounting software, practising software), and support the geographical expansion of the business.
• Key Goals include improving capacity utilization (billable hours), operational efficiency through pod-based teams to mitigate accounting and regulatory risks and enhance measured outputs.

Candidates who have taken a career break and are looking to restart their professional career are also encouraged to apply.

Ability to commute/relocate

Kakkanad, Kochi, Kerala: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Pay

₹50,000.00 - ₹75,000.00 per month

Work Location

In person