Accounting Team Lead - Canadian Accounting

Purpose:The Supervisor, Accounting will be responsible for supporting day-to-day functions and supervising a team of staff accountants. In order to be successful in this role, you must have a “team player” mentality with a flexible and a collaborative approach to completing tasks, including “rolling up sleeves” and working alongside a team members as required.Reports to (Title): Manager, Accounting and OperationsRESPONSIBILITIES:Supervise and train Staff Accountants (team of two and growing)Oversee Staff Accountants’ compliance to SOPsPerform full cycle accounting (e.g., preparer role) for assigned clients depending on the team’s workload which includes data entry, maintaining the general ledger, account reconciliations, financial statement preparation and analysis, accounts payable and payroll processing, sales tax analysis, etc.Review and approve reconciliations/analysis prepared by Staff AccountantsDetail review and variance analysis of the Income Statement and Balance SheetAssist in training clients on accounting processes and softwareProvide Client support: supervise client queries and requests (30+ Clients).Assist in developing and documenting processes to advance efficiency and effectiveness (new and existing processes).Ad-hoc requests as required.QUALIFICATIONS & COMPETENCIESMinimum 5 years related working experience required. Minimum 2 years of supervisory experience requiredTechnical accounting skills required (e.g., understanding of business transactions plus journal entries and their impact on the Income Statement and Balance Sheet, variance analysis, etc.)Excellent communication skills in English (verbal and written) as this position has direct contact with Clients and Staff.Ability to supervise the performance of staff accountantsDetail oriented and operates with a high degree of accuracy.Excellent time management, multi-tasking and organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and manage competing deliverables based on urgency and importance.Process-oriented with desire and track record to improve current processesEnthusiastic, hardworking and has demonstrated initiative and motivation in taking ownership and accountability of responsibilities.Prior experience in an accounting or auditing role an assetExperience with accounting software applications an asset (QuickBooks Online, Dext, Plooto, etc.)Experience with payroll provider applications an asset (Payworks, QBO, Wagepoint, ADP etc.).Advanced knowledge in Microsoft applications an asset (i.e., Excel, Word, etc.) IndustryShift time: 6:30 PM IST - 2:30 AM ISTSalary: Rs 70,000-Rs 1,00,000 Per MonthWork location: Bengaluru (onsite)

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