Account Head

Job description:

Account Head

Location: Gurgaon, Sector 19, Phase 5

Experience: 8+ Years

Industry: Banking / Financial Services

Employment Type: Full-Time

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced Senior Accountant Manager with 8+ years of experience exclusively in the banking sector. The ideal candidate should have strong expertise in banking accounting, reconciliation, financial reporting, and transaction review, with a solid understanding of banking processes and controls.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day accounting operations within the banking environment.
• Perform and oversee bank reconciliations and account reconciliations.
• Ensure timely and accurate reconciliation of banking transactions, ledgers, and balances.
• Review and resolve reconciliation differences, unmatched entries, and outstanding items.
• Prepare and review financial statements, MIS reports, and accounting schedules.
• Ensure accurate recording and classification of banking transactions.
• Monitor accounting controls and ensure compliance with internal banking policies.
• Coordinate with internal teams to resolve accounting and reconciliation-related issues.
• Review month-end and year-end closing activities.
• Maintain accurate accounting records and supporting documentation.
• Identify process gaps and recommend improvements to accounting and reconciliation processes.
• Support internal and statutory audits by providing required reports and documentation.
• Lead and mentor junior accounting team members.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant experience in the banking sector.
• Banking-sector experience is mandatory.
• Strong experience in reconciliation and accounting operations.
• Good understanding of banking transactions, ledgers, settlements, and financial controls.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good knowledge of MS Excel and accounting/ERP systems.
• Strong communication and team-management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple accounting activities and meet strict deadlines.

Preferred Candidate

The ideal candidate will be someone with a strong background in banking accounting and reconciliation, who can independently manage accounting operations, identify discrepancies, and ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.

Note: Candidates without relevant banking-sector experience will not be considered.