KDM India · 4 days ago
Senior Accountant
KDM is a company focused on delivering quality products and services to its customers. They are seeking a Senior Accountant to join their Accounting Team, responsible for financial data analysis, reporting, and supporting decision-making processes for senior management.
Consumer ElectronicsElectronicsManufacturingWholesale
Responsibilities
Perform financial Budgets/forecasting, reporting, and operational metrics tracking
Assisting the financial Controller in finalizing month end at relevant deadlines
Analyze financial data – and create financial models for decision support
Report on financial performance and preparation for regular leadership reviews
Analyze past results, perform variance analysis; identify trends, and make recommendations for improvements
Work closely with the accounting team to ensure accurate financial reporting and decision support
Evaluate financial performance by comparing and analyzing actual results with plans and forecasts
Guide cost analysis process by establishing and enforcing policies and procedures
Provide analysis of trends and forecasts and recommend actions for optimization
Assist in preparation for the annual external audit
Recommend actions by analyzing and interpreting data and making comparative analyses; study proposed changes in methods and materials
Identifying and driving process improvements, including the creation of standard and ad-hoc reports, tools and Excel dashboards
Increases productivity by developing automated reporting/forecasting tools
Strong financial analysis foundation creating forecasts and models
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel is required; familiarity with data query/data management tools extremely helpful (Access, SQL, Business Objects)
Performing and completing all other work duties as assigned while meeting established deadlines
Manage the AP department daily, ensuring that all policies are adhered to and ensure required deadlines are met
Ensure vendor master data are maintained accurately and any changes to master data are documented on Business Central, proof of instruction are received and authorized by the Accounts Payable Team Leader / Manager
Providing accurate and timeous feedback in terms of required reports
Review and sign monthly creditors reconciliations to ensure correct amounts are paid and accrued for. Enquire reasons for discrepancies and queries. Monitor unallocated payments
Report non-compliance to the necessary level of management for investigation
Maintain files and documentation accurately ensuring they are clearly marked and easily retrievable both physically and digitally
Ensure that supplier queries are managed in a professional and prompt manner and escalated appropriately
Maintain the GRV/Accounts Payable Clearing Account report and ensure there are no outstanding items longer than three months
Comply with legislation
Develop and maintain working relationships with members of the team and other departments within the organization
Comply with regular updates received from Management
Adhere to company policies and procedures, as well as maintain and improve set standards
Assisting with Cashflow
The ability to negotiate and communicate with Suppliers with payment arrangements
Qualification
Required
Ability to communicate both in written and verbal formats
Strong Math Skills
Strong analytical and data gathering skills
Strong Microsoft Skills
Above average Microsoft Office Products skills
Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance
3 to 5 years of experience in accounting
Preferred
CIMA preferred
Manufacturing experience preferred