Team Leader
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Responsibilities
- Accounting Operations:
- Oversee and ensure accuracy in all financial transactions while maintaining compliance with accounting principles and regulatory requirements.
- Manage cost accounting activities including allocation and analysis of direct/indirect costs, variance analysis of actual vs. budgeted costs, and reporting.
- Supervise accounts payable, accounts receivable, billing, and invoicing functions.
- Leadership & Management:
- Lead, mentor, and develop a team of accounting professionals and support staff.
- Manage the full employee lifecycle, including hiring, coaching, performance reviews, compensation decisions, and career development.
- Establish Team goals, policies, and procedures aligned with organizational strategy and objectives.
- Adapt Team priorities and allocate resources effectively to address operational challenges.
- Strategic Contributions:
- Translate business strategies into operational plans and ensure successful implementation.
- Contribute to policy and process improvements to enhance efficiency and financial control.
- Provide subject matter expertise and guidance to resolve complex or non-routine accounting issues.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment across business functions.
- Qualifications & Skills:
- In-depth knowledge and hands-on experience in accounting operations, including cost and budget accounting, accounts payable/receivable, and financial reporting.
- Strong leadership skills, with a proven track record of managing and leading teams.
- Demonstrated ability to analyze financial data, interpret trends, and provide business insights.
- Proficient understanding of accounting regulations, standards, and industry practices.
- Strong communication, decision-making, and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to work independently while knowing when to seek guidance on complex matters.
- Scope & Impact:
- Accountable for the performance and results of a team comprising of billers
- Leaders at this level manage employees day-to-day and set priorities to ensure task completion.
- Managing and collaborating with frontline staff and administrative personnel
- Decisions and leadership contribute directly to achieving departmental and organizational objectives.
- Role requires balancing short-term operational priorities with long-term strategic development of people, processes, and systems.
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Additional Information
Team leader, Accounting Operations is responsible for overseeing day-to-day financial transactions with accuracy, ensuring compliance with regulations, accounting principles, and corporate standards. This role manages key areas of accounting operations including cost accounting, budget accounting, accounts payable/receivable, and billing & invoicing. The position combines strong technical knowledge with leadership responsibilities to drive operational excellence, financial integrity, and team performance. Shift - 6PM to 3 AM (Can be rotational basis business needs) Experience Required Minimum 8 years of overall professional experience . Minimum 2 years of people management experience - leading and managing a team of approximately 25-30 employees . Proven ability to drive team performance, manage stakeholder expectations, and deliver operational objectives in a fast-paced environment.
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