Consultant (Finance & Accounting)

Job Details

Position - Full time (Contractual)

Job Location - Chennai

Department - Finance

Job Level - IC III

Designation/Role - Consultant (Finance & Accounting)

Reports to- Senior Manager, Finance & Accounting

Education Qualification - CA/CA-Inter/ CMA/M.com/MBA(CA Candidates preferred)

Years of Experience - 4+ years

Notice Period - 30 days (Preferable Immediate Joiner)

Job Description

Financial Accounting, Reporting and Consolidation

• Preparation of monthly Profit & Loss statements and Balance Sheets, including bank and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Fixed Assets Management.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP and lease accounting standards (ASC 842), with hands-on experience in applying them to financial reporting.
• Experience working with multiple entities, including preparation of consolidated financial statements and intercompany reconciliations (preferred).
• Basic knowledge on India & US taxation.
• Hand on experience in accounting tools like Sage Intact, Quick books.

Internal & External Audit Support

• Coordinate and support financial audit processes by preparing necessary documentation and schedules.
• Preparing financial statement for the company for Audit and internal reviews.
• Handling Internal & External audit with appropriate schedules preparation and query handling.
• Identify and bridge the process gaps with automation and smooth audit closure.

Accounts Receivable & Collections

• Hands on experience on AR processes like Invoicing, Collections.
• Preparing weekly AR ageing reports.
• Handling customer queries.
• Performing monthly customer reconciliation.
• Posting timely collection entries.

Accounts Payable & Site Cost Tracking

• Hands on experience on AP processes like PO creation, Invoice accounting & Payments.
• Performing monthly vendor reconciliation.
• Preparing weekly AP ageing and payment proposal.
• Posting timely payment entries.

Acquisition Support

• Assist in financial due diligence for potential acquisitions, including analysis of target financials, revenue streams, AR/AP positions, and cost structures.
• Support the development of integration budgets, financial models, and post-acquisition performance tracking.
• Collaborate with leadership and external consultants during the acquisition lifecycle.

Preferred Skills

• Experience in Accounting, financial operations, and project finance, with a strong foundation in budgeting, forecasting, and reporting.
• Knowledge of Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, and Cash Flow Forecasting.
• Exposure to customer-facing finance tasks, including contract financials, dispute resolution, and collections strategy.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including financial modeling, pivot tables, and dashboard creation.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present financial data clearly to both financial and non-financial stakeholders.
• Strong stakeholder management experience, including collaboration with cross-functional teams and international clients.
• Demonstrated problem-solving abilities and attention to detail, particularly in financial analysis and variance reporting.
• Proven capability to handle multiple priorities, manage time effectively, and perform well under pressure.
• Comfortable working independently, while also collaborating effectively across teams and management levels.
• Adaptable, proactive, and eager to take on new responsibilities, with a track record of success in fast-paced and evolving environments.
• Flexibility to work in US shifts to accommodate time zone differences and support customer and business needs.