Account Executive

Role & responsibilities

• Record all transactions accurately and reconcile accounts
• Prepare balance sheets, income statements and other reports
• Perform cost and general ledger analysis
• Complete tax audits ensuring compliance
• Manage budgets and cash flows
• Review contracts and process payments
• Examine financial discrepancies
• Manage payroll functions
• Create and implement new accounting systems
• Consult management on financial strategy
• Guide investments, mergers and acquisitions

Preferred candidate profile

• Technical Expertise Sound conceptual understanding of basic accounting like double entry bookkeeping, credits/debits, GAAP, cost accounting etc. is a must. Staying updated on the latest standards and regulations is vital too.
• Analytics Mindset Accountants sift through enormous transactional data to spot patterns, anomalies and insights critical for decision making. Meticulous number crunching skills matter greatly.
• Communication Ability Conveying financial analysis, insights and recommendations coherently to non-finance leaderships skills makes accountants effective strategists.
• Ethical Values As custodians of financial data, accountants must demonstrate utmost integrity, honesty and professionalism always.

* A bachelor’s degree or Master's degree focused on commerce, accounting or business administration is the essential educational foundation sought by most employers hiring accountants in India.

* Specialized accounting certificates like CA, ACCA and CPA are gold standards, prized by multinational consulting firms, investment banks and corporations India-wide. Gaining experience via internships while acquiring these additional qualifications gives fresh graduates an advantage in the job market.