Assistant Management Accountant - Chennai India

Assistant Management Accountant - Chennai India

Northland Controls is looking for an Assistant Management Accountant in Chennai, India.

The Assistant Management Accountant supports the Finance team in delivering accurate and timely financial reporting across multiple regions. Thisrole plays a key part in maintaining financial integrity through reconciliations, journal entries, and compliance activities, while partnering with global stakeholders across EMEA, AMER, APAC, and India.

The position works closely with the Management Accountant and Financial Controller, contributing to month-end processes, VAT compliance, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Post and manage bank entries for UK, Ireland, and Germany
• Perform bank reconciliations across global entities (EMEA, AMER, APAC, India Pvt)
• Complete intercompany reconciliations across all regions
• Update General Ledger (GL) entries related to Purchase Orders
• Maintain and update foreign exchange (forex) rates on a monthly basis
• Manage VAT compliance and reconciliations for UK, Ireland, Germany, and Norway
• Coordinate with external tax consultants on EU VAT queries
• Perform GRNI (Goods Received Not Invoiced) reconciliations
• Support month-end close activities, including:
• • Journal entries
  • Accruals and deferrals
  • Reconciliations and financial checks
• Assist with preparation and submission of periodic VAT returns
• Support global finance projects and initiatives alongside the Management Accountant and Financial Controller
• Undertake ad-hoc tasks and projects as required

Qualifications & Experience:

• ACCA / ACA / CIMA finalist with a Bachelor's degree
• Minimum of 3 years of accounting experience in a professional environment, ideally within a multinational organization
• Strong understanding of reconciliations, journal entries, and month-end processes
• Experience with SAP Business One and NetSuite
• Familiarity with VAT compliance and reporting (preferably EU/UK)
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Experience working with ERP systems

Key Skills:

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Good understanding of financial controls and processes
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to collaborate effectively across global teams
• Self-motivated with a proactive approach

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• Progress toward or completion of a professional qualification (ACCA, ACA, or CIMA)

Additional Information:

• Experience working across multiple regions and currencies is highly desirable
• This role supports global operations and requires collaboration across time zones