Senior Accountant

Job Description

About the job Fueling Brains is a growing, vibrant organization poised to change the narrative of Education. We are looking for individuals who are passionate about transforming the world of education through a holistic, whole-brain approach to the development of young children. Children impacted by our program will grow into well-rounded, well-regulated, and joyful adults who serve their community and shape the future. We bring together the best of educational science, technology, and childcare expertise to unveil the child's infinite potential. Role Overview: We are looking for a Senior Accountant with 3+ years of Post Qualification experience to join our finance team in Chennai. The ideal candidate should have a strong accounting background, excellent analytical skills, and experience in financial reporting. This role requires collaboration with teams across time zones (IST & MST) and expertise in accounting principles, compliance, and process optimization. Key Responsibilities: Accounting & Financial Reporting: Supervise and review daily accounting functions, including accounts payable/receivable, journal entries, and general ledger maintenance. Prepare and review financial statements, balance sheets, profit & loss statements, and cash flow reports. Ensure compliance with local accounting standards and regulatory requirements. Analyze financial data and prepare reports for senior management and stakeholders. Support audits and internal reviews to ensure compliance with financial policies and standards. Ensure timely month-end and year-end closing processes are adopted by the team. Maintain general ledger accuracy and perform variance analysis. Support budgeting, financial planning, and cost control activities. Process Improvement & Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with global finance teams and perform intercompany reconciliations. Help optimize accounting workflows and enhance internal controls. Ensure smooth coordination between finance and other departments. Required Qualifications & Skills: Education: Qualified Chartered Accountant. Experience: Minimum 3+ years of post qualification experience, preferably in a multinational or corporate environment. Strong knowledge of accounting principles. Hands-on experience with ERP systems (Netsuite, Quickbooks or similar). Proficiency in MS Excel and google sheets. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, a hands-on approach. Effective communication and ability to work across time zones. Attention to detail and ability to meet tight deadlines. Benefits: Competitive salary. Opportunity to work in a dynamic, global environment. Professional growth and learning opportunities. Fueling Brains is an equal opportunity workplace, and we are committed to building and fostering an environment where our employees feel included, valued, and heard. We believe that a strong focus and commitment to diversity and inclusion enables us to truly make early childhood education an enabler for wide-reaching change. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, racialized people, people with disabilities, people from gender and sexually diverse communities and/or people with intersectional identities.