Accounting Manager

Company Description

Sia Partners is a next-generation management consulting firm. We offer a unique blend of AI and design capabilities, augmenting traditional consulting to deliver superior value to our clients. With expertise in more than 30 sectors and services, we optimize client projects worldwide. Through our Consulting for Good approach, we strive for next-level impact by developing innovative CSR solutions for our clients, making sustainability a lever for profitable transformation. 

Job Description

Sia Partners is looking for an Accounting Manager to handle the accounting for our new Indian office, and to support other accounting teams of the Group. 

You will report directly to the Group CFO based in France.

You like challenges and are interested in working for a growing international organization? Then take a look at your tasks:

Accompany the opening of our new legal entity in India and set up local operations based on Group rules and processes, with support from Group Finance team 

Be a business partner for local management teams within your perimeter 

• Control activity data uploaded in the firm’s ERP
• Provide and analyze activity figures, raise issues, be an alert to management when needed 
• Provide analysis and requested decks for local management meetings / steercos 

Process accounts receivable for your perimeter.

• Manage customer projects in Sia Partners’ timesheets and invoicing system 
• Monitor and control consultants’ activity 
• Administrate invoices in the accounting system 
• Follow-up customer payments and manage your DSO 

Payables management 

• Supplier tracking, archiving and keeping invoices in the accounting system 
• Controlling, archiving and maintaining expense sheets in the accounting system 

Cash and taxes 

• Handle bank statements and reconciliation
• Manage payments and cash-flow 
• Deal with the monthly VAT return 

Monthly & Yearly Closing and reporting 

• Book all cut off entries and requested accruals to ensure a good separation of exercises 
• Review your accounts and provide an analytical review to the Group 
• Local and corporate taxes calculation and booking with the support of a chartered accountant 

Cash 

• Manage the entities cash and provide accurate cash forecasts to the Group 

Support other entities of the Group 

• Recruit and manage a team dedicated to other entities in the Group 

Other 

• Coordinate annual closure and consolidation with the external auditors 
• Create forecasts and budgets with the business partners 
• Ensure a good level of internal control within your perimeter, segregation of duties etc. 

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years of mixed experience in an audit firm, as a financial controller or head of finance in a firm 
• Ability to prioritize and multitask in a fast-paced environment, strong organizational skills
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Ability to work on own initiative with good decision-making skills
• Excellent communication skills
• High proficiency in Excel 
• Fluency in English (written + oral) 

Additional Information

Sia Partners is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, remuneration, or discipline, are based solely on performance, competence, conduct, or business needs.