Senior Accountant

ABOUT FLS GROUP FLS Group is a leading international logistics and project cargo specialist, with operations across the globe. We excel in project logistics, heavy lift transportation, freight forwarding, warehousing, and engineering-driven supply chain solutions. Our reputation is built on delivering complex logistics with precision, innovation, and reliability. ABOUT THE ROLE The Senior Finance Analyst will be responsible for managing month-end close activities, GL accounting, financial reporting, balance sheet reconciliations, budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow planning for USA-based operations. The role requires delivering accurate and timely financial insights, analysing performance against budgets and forecasts, strengthening financial controls, and driving process improvements to support effective business decision-making. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES • Manage Accounts Payable (AP) activities, including invoice verification, vendor reconciliations, payment processing, and resolution of discrepancies. • Oversee Accounts Receivable (AR) processes, including customer billing, invoicing, collections, and receivable reconciliations. • Perform month-end and year-end closing activities, including account reconciliations and financial reporting. • Provide guidance, coaching, and technical support to junior team members and review their work when required. • Coordinate with internal stakeholders and cross-functional teams to support finance operations and business requirements. • Contribute to process improvement initiatives and support the implementation of efficient finance systems and procedures. • Manage and coordinate the monthly financial close process, ensuring accurate and timely reporting in line with established timelines. • Perform and oversee General Ledger (GL) accounting, including journal entries, account reviews, and month-end close activities. • Prepare, review, and maintain balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring timely resolution of outstanding items. • Review and validate cost records and analyse cost trends by Business Unit (BU), department, and cost centre. • Ability to prepare and maintain short-term and medium-term cash flow forecasts, incorporating expected customer collections, vendor payments, payroll, operating expenses, taxes, and other cash commitments. • Perform detailed actual-versus-budget and periodic variance analysis, identify key cost drivers, and provide clear explanations for material variances. • Monitor budget utilization and support effective cost control, financial discipline, and fund management. • Strong understanding of rolling forecasts, budget revisions, financial planning cycles, and cash flow planning. • Develop and implement improvements to finance processes and systems to minimize risk, enhance accuracy, improve productivity, and strengthen operational performance. • Support the implementation of consistent accounting policies, procedures, and best practices across the organization. • Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, reporting efficiency, and financial controls. • Apply strong technical accounting knowledge to resolve complex accounting and operational issues. • Take ownership of assigned objectives and independently deliver responsibilities within agreed timelines. QUALIFICATIONS • A strong foundation in finance, Cost Accountant, Chartered Accountant, or MBA in Finance with a good understanding of financial controls, accounting principles, and governance. • At least 10 years of relevant experience in, accounting and controlling, P&L analysis, budgeting, financial reporting, or performance management. • The role will primarily support USA-based finance operations and stakeholders; therefore, the candidate should be comfortable collaborating across time zones. • Willingness and flexibility to work in the night shift from 5:00 PM to 2:00 AM IST, in line with USA business requirements. • A proactive and self-driven mindset, finding smarter ways to improve financial reporting, controls, and efficiency. • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work in a structured, accurate, and detail-oriented manner. • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, with the ability to clearly communicate financial information to stakeholders. • A collaborative team player who enjoys working with others, sharing knowledge, and contributing to collective success. • Experience in the shipping, logistics, freight forwarding, or transportation industry would be an added advantage. • A curious and improvement-focused professional who brings fresh ideas, takes ownership, and contributes to building stronger, more efficient finance processes.