Team Lead - Accounting

About Company

The company operates in the professional services industry, providing specialized solutions and advisory support to a diverse range of clients.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities 

1. Month-End Close Execution 

• Execute journal entries including accruals, prepayments, revenue adjustments, Deferred and accrued revenue and reclassifications
• Perform detailed GL scrutiny and ensure completeness of postings
• Support preparation of month-end schedules and working files
• Ensure adherence to client close calendar timelines 

2. Trial Balance & Account Validation 

• Perform account-level review of Trial Balance prior to submission
• Identify unusual movements and perform preliminary root cause analysis
• Escalate material issues to Finance Manager in a timely manner 

3. Reconciliations Management 

• Prepare monthly balance sheet reconciliations (bank, intercompany, accruals, deferred revenue, fixed assets, etc.)
• Track open reconciling items and ensure closure within defined timelines
• Maintain reconciliation documentation aligned with audit requirements 

4. Flux Analysis & MIS Support 

• Perform period-over-period flux analysis on assigned accounts
• Prepare variance summaries with structured commentary
• Support compilation of monthly MIS packs 

5. SaaS Accounting Execution 

• Support revenue recognition for subscription-based contracts
• Assist in tracking deferred revenue schedules
• Maintain documentation for contract accounting and renewals 

6. Operational Control & Coordination 

• Ensure compliance with SOPs and internal control frameworks
• Coordinate with offshore/onshore team members to ensure smooth workflow
• Support audit requests and data compilation
• Identify process inefficiencies and suggest operational improvements 

Candidate Profile 

• CA / CPA / ACCA (or equivalent experience)
• 4–6 years of experience in accounting operations
• Strong hands-on experience in month-end close and reconciliations
• Experience working in structured reporting environments
• Exposure to UK GAAP / IFRS preferred
• Prior experience in SaaS / technology sector is an advantage 

Core Competencies 

• Strong execution discipline
• High attention to detail
• Structured documentation approach
• Analytical mindset with basic flux analysis capability
• Ability to manage deadlines in cross-border reporting structures 

Mandatory Requirement

Primary Job Profile : Finance & Accounts

Technical Skills : Financial reporting, IFRS

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