Sr. Accountant

Job Description

Job Description – Grade III / Senior Accountant
Position Details
Job Title: Grade III / Senior Accountant
Location: Chennai
Experience Required: 3–5 Years
Department: Finance & Accounts
Employment Type: Full-Time
Role Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Grade III / Senior Accountant to join our finance team in Chennai. The ideal candidate will be responsible for advanced reconciliations, financial reporting, General Ledger analysis, and monthly submissions while ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely delivery of all finance-related activities.

This role requires strong accounting knowledge, reporting expertise, and the ability to work effectively within a collaborative team environment.

Key Responsibilities
Financial Reporting & Reconciliations
Perform advanced reconciliations and prepare monthly financial deliverables.
Analyze financial ratios and validate General Ledger data accuracy.
Prepare Balance Sheet reconciliations and production site performance reports.
Ensure timely monthly financial submissions to Hyperion / Essbase.
General Ledger & Accounting Operations
Test and review General Ledger transactions for correctness and completeness.
Ensure compliance with accounting standards and internal financial controls.
Complete all assigned accounting activities accurately within committed timelines.
Performance Tracking & KPI Management
Update and maintain the Work Allocation Matrix to monitor team performance.
Prepare monthly KPI metrics and performance reports.
Support continuous process improvement initiatives within the finance function.
Escalation & Compliance
Escalate unresolved or pending issues to the next level of management when required.
Strictly adhere to information security policies and internal control procedures.
Maintain confidentiality and accuracy in all financial operations.
Required Qualifications & Skills
3–5 years of experience in the General Ledger / Accounting domain
Strong understanding of double-entry accounting principles
Good exposure to finance and accounting concepts
Strong analytical, logical reasoning, and problem-solving abilities
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel
Knowledge of Excel Macro Programming is an added advantage
Ability to work effectively as a team player
Preferred Skills
Experience with Hyperion / Essbase
Strong attention to detail and reporting accuracy
Ability to manage multiple priorities under strict deadlines
How to Apply

Interested candidates can send their updated resume to:

📧 hr@metriqe.com