Team Lead - India Accounts

About the role

The Team Lead - India Accounts at Medline India (Pune) manages accounting operations, ensures statutory compliance, drives month-end close activities, and leads a team of accounting professionals. Day-to-day work includes leading close cycles, reviewing journal entries and reconciliations, preparing financial reports, coordinating audits and tax compliance, and partnering with procurement, HR, tax, treasury, and FP&A stakeholders. The role is based in Pune and follows a hybrid work model.

What you’ll do

• Lead and manage month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities.
• Review journal entries, reconciliations, accruals, and provisions.
• Ensure accuracy and completeness of financial records in compliance with accounting standards and company policies.
• Monitor general ledger activities and resolve accounting issues on a timely basis.
• Prepare management reports and financial analysis.
• Ensure timely compliance with GST, TDS, Income Tax, Companies Act, and other statutory requirements.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of accountants, including allocating responsibilities and monitoring performance.
• Drive process standardization, automation, and efficiency initiatives while strengthening internal controls.

What you’ll bring

• Bachelor's Degree in Commerce, Finance, or Accounting.
• 8-10 years of experience in accounting and finance operations.
• Strong knowledge of Indian GAAP, GST, TDS, Income Tax, and statutory compliance.
• Experience in ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or Dynamics.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge and leadership capabilities.
• Ability to manage month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities.
• Experience coordinating statutory auditors, tax consultants, and internal auditors.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Nice to have

• CA / CMA / MBA Finance preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Continuous improvement and customer-service mindset.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.

Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Commerce, Finance, or Accounting.