Manager - Accounts

Key Responsibilities

1. AI Transformation & Agentic Automation Primary Focus

* Identify opportunities to automate manpower-intensive accounting and finance processes using AI and agentic AI.

* Design, implement, and manage AI agents capable of executing repetitive accounting workflows with appropriate human oversight.

* Automate invoice processing, ledger scrutiny, bank and vendor reconciliations, expense validation, and financial reporting.

* Integrate AI solutions with SAP, Excel, and other financial systems through approved and secure integrations.

* Develop intelligent workflows for identifying accounting discrepancies, exceptions, anomalies, and potential financial risks.

* Continuously evaluate and implement emerging AI tools to improve efficiency and reduce operational costs.

* Establish measurable automation outcomes, including reduction in manual effort, processing time, and manpower requirements.

* Ensure AI-driven processes maintain appropriate financial controls, data security, audit trails, and approval mechanisms.

2. Accounting & Financial Operations

* Manage day-to-day accounting transactions and maintain accurate financial records.

* Work extensively on SAP for accounting, financial data extraction, reconciliation, and reporting.

* Oversee ledger scrutiny, bank reconciliations, vendor reconciliations, and expense accounting.

* Ensure timely monthly financial closing and preparation of financial reports.

* Support internal and statutory audits and ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards, GST, TDS, and other statutory requirements.

3. Financial Reporting & Analytics

* Prepare monthly MIS, financial dashboards, and management reports.

* Use AI-powered analytical tools to identify trends, discrepancies, and opportunities for cost optimisation.

* Develop automated reporting systems to minimise manual data compilation.

* Improve the speed, accuracy, and reliability of financial information for management decision-making.

4. Process Optimisation & Workforce Productivity

* Review existing finance workflows and identify opportunities for process simplification and automation.

* Implement scalable systems that enable growing transaction volumes to be managed without proportionate increases in manpower.

* Reduce repetitive manual work, processing time, and human errors.

* Document automated workflows and ensure their reliability, continuity, and effectiveness.

* Drive a culture of AI adoption and continuous productivity improvement within the accounts function.

Required Skills & Qualifications

Accounting & Technical Competencies

* 5–6 years of relevant experience in Accounts & Finance.

* Strong accounting fundamentals and hands-on SAP experience.

* Advanced proficiency in MS Excel, including Pivot Tables, Lookup functions, Power Query, and financial data analysis.

* Sound understanding of financial reporting, reconciliations, statutory compliance, and internal controls.

AI & Automation Competencies – Mandatory

* Advanced AI literacy with demonstrated hands-on experience in implementing AI-driven automation.

* Relevant AI certification from a recognised institution or technology platform.

* Practical familiarity with tools such as Microsoft Copilot, Power Automate, Copilot Studio, n8n, Make, or equivalent automation platforms.

* Understanding of agentic AI and the ability to conceptualise, develop, and deploy autonomous or semi-autonomous workflows.

* Ability to connect AI tools with accounting systems and structured financial data.

* Demonstrated ability to quantify productivity gains and operational savings achieved through automation.

* Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving ability, adaptability, and a technology-first mindset.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

The candidate’s performance will be assessed on:

1. AI Automation: Number and effectiveness of accounting processes successfully automated.

2. Workforce Productivity: Reduction in manual effort, repetitive tasks, and manpower dependency.

3. Process Efficiency: Improvement in reconciliation timelines, monthly closing, and MIS preparation.

4. Accuracy & Compliance: Reduction in errors, improved financial controls, and timely statutory compliance.

5. Scalability: Ability to manage increasing accounting volumes without proportionate increases in team size.

6. Innovation: Continuous identification and deployment of practical AI solutions within the finance function.

Recruitment & Selection Assessment

A practical AI automation assessment will be mandatory as part of the recruitment process.

Shortlisted candidates will be required to demonstrate their ability to apply AI and automation to real-world accounting scenarios, using sample or anonymised financial data.

The assessment may include:

* Automating bank or vendor reconciliations.

* Identifying ledger discrepancies using AI.

* Developing an AI-assisted MIS or financial dashboard.

* Designing an agentic AI workflow for a repetitive accounting process.

* Quantifying potential time savings, manpower optimisation, and efficiency improvements.

Selection Weightage

Competency Weightage

AI & Automation Capabilities 40%

Accounting & SAP Expertise 40%

Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills 20%Role & responsibilities

Preferred candidate profile