Job Summary Job Description Lead Accounting Role Summary The Team Lead - India Accounts will be responsible for managing accounting operations, ensuring statutory compliance, driving month-end close activities, and leading a team of accounting professionals. The role requires strong technical accounting knowledge, leadership capabilities, and a continuous improvement mindset to support business objectives and maintain a robust control environment.
Key Responsibilities Accounting & Financial Reporting • Lead and manage month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities. • Review journal entries, reconciliations, accruals, and provisions. • Ensure accuracy and completeness of financial records in compliance with accounting standards and company policies. • Monitor general ledger activities and resolve accounting issues on a timely basis.
• Prepare management reports and financial analysis. Statutory & Regulatory Compliance • Ensure timely compliance with GST, TDS, Income Tax, Companies Act, and other statutory requirements. • Coordinate with statutory auditors, tax consultants, and internal auditors. • Support tax assessments, audits, and regulatory filings. • Monitor changes in accounting and tax regulations and assess business impact.
Team Management • Lead, mentor, and develop a team of accountants. • Allocate responsibilities and monitor team performance. • Conduct regular coaching and knowledge-sharing sessions. • Support succession planning and talent development initiatives. Process Improvement & Controls • Drive process standardization, automation, and efficiency initiatives. • Strengthen internal controls and compliance framework.
• Identify risks and implement corrective actions. • Support implementation of new systems, tools, and process enhancements. Business Partnering • Collaborate with Procurement, HR, Tax, Treasury, FP&A, and business stakeholders. • Provide accounting guidance for business transactions and projects. • Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities. Audit & Risk Management • Coordinate internal and external audits.
• Ensure adequate documentation and audit readiness. • Support risk assessments and remediation activities. • Monitor compliance with company policies and SOX/internal control requirements. Required Qualifications • Bachelor's Degree in Commerce, Finance, or Accounting. • CA / CMA / MBA Finance preferred. • 8-10 years of experience in accounting and finance operations. • Strong knowledge of Indian GAAP, GST, TDS, Income Tax, and statutory compliance.
• Experience in ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or Dynamics. Key Skills • Financial Accounting • General Ledger Management • Month-End Close • Financial Reporting • GST & TDS Compliance • Audit Management • Fixed Assets Accounting • Intercompany Accounting • BlackLine/Reconciliation Tools • SAP/ERP Systems • Advanced Excel • Team Leadership • Stakeholder Management • Process Improvement & Automation Preferred Competencies • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation abilities. • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment. • Continuous improvement and customer-service mindset. • Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy. About Medline India: Medline India was setup in 2010 in Pune, primarily as an offshore Development centre and to augment resources for Medline Industries LP headquartered in Chicago, USA.
We are a 1500+ strong and growing team of technology, finance & and business support professionals who support our businesses worldwide towards a mission to make healthcare run better. We are proud to be certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ by the Great Place to Work Institute® (India) for the duration May 2023 – May 2024. We are an organization with a conducive work environment, ample opportunities to learn, contribute and grow with a highly empowered & engaged team.
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