Position title
Senior Accountant
Description

At KN Advisors, we are a leading business consulting firm focused on helping organizations enhance their strategic decisions, streamline operations, and improve financial performance. Our expert team collaborates with clients from various industries to provide actionable insights, guiding them toward greater success. We are looking for a highly motivated and skilled Financial Planning & Analysis Consultant to join our team and work closely with our CEO to deliver financial insights that drive client success.

The resource will be responsible for coordinating with multiple clients, obtaining and analyzing financial forecasts, preparing detailed financial statements, and providing actionable recommendations for improving financial performance. You will work directly with the CEO and be part of a dynamic team that provides invaluable support and strategic advice to our clients.

Experience

12 to 18+ years

Job Location
Chennai
Responsibilities

To handle the day-to-day accounting function and ensure closing of books in time
bound manner on periodic basis including periodic bank reconciliation,
provisions/accruals, ledger scrutiny, vendor & employee payments, GST Invoicing etc.

Ensuring day-to-day transactions such as accounts payable, cash receipts and
accounts receivable, credit card transactions, and payroll are recorded properly.

Performing timely and accurate month-end journal entries and balance sheet
reconciliations (e.g., net assets, investments, revenue, expenses, payroll allocations,
etc.), ensuring that accounting schedules are updated and accurate.

Maintaining internal control and safeguards for receipt of revenue, costs, and
programme budgets and actual expenditures;

Statutory compliance like, timely payment of TDS, Professional tax, PF, ESI etc and
periodic return filing. Preparation of data for filing GST & TDS returns and payment on
a timely basis.

Ensuring proper revenue and expense recognition.

To assist in the preparation of monthly/quarterly financial results for Management
review.

Responsible for adherence to financial & accounting policies and operating procedures
framed by the company.

Monitoring cash and investment balances and performing cash flow forecasting.

Managing organizational cash flow forecasting by working in partnership with the
Programme Heads; collaborating with Programme Heads to assess the financial efficacy
of programme operations and establish finance and administrative systems to support
programme operations;

Ensuring all finance and accounting operations comply with generally accepted
accounting principles (GAAP) and federal and state laws and regulations.

Assisting leadership in the annual budgeting and planning process; administering and
reviewing all financial plans and comparing to actual results with a view to identifying,
explaining and correcting variances as appropriate;

Assisting the Director and budget managers in developing and monitoring
departmental, project, and organizational budget; assisting with monthly financial
reporting needs.

Supporting the CFO in engaging the board’s audit and finance committees around
issues and trends in financial operating models and delivery;

Performing fiscal year-end close activities and assisting with activities and
requirements of external auditors

Continually seeking and implementing opportunities to streamline and improve finance
and accounting operations through technology including training staff to better utilize
financial and accounting software.

Providing leadership in strengthening internal communications with staff at all levels
throughout the organization; creating and promoting a positive and supportive work
environment.

Other duties as assigned to meet organizational requirements.

Qualifications

MBA / CA qualified / semi-qualified is preferred

Job Benefits
  • Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
  • Opportunity to work closely with the CEO and senior leadership in shaping the firm’s direction.
  • A collaborative and dynamic work environment with opportunities for growth and professional development.
  • Exposure to a wide range of industries and clients, allowing for broad experience and career advancement.
  • KN Advisors is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees
Employment Type
Full-time
Beginning of employment
Immediately
Industry
Accounting and Finance
Working Hours
9:30 AM - 6:30 PM
Date posted
April 3, 2026
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