Accounting & Taxation Lead (Hyderabad)

Accounting & Taxation Lead (Hyderabad) Company: Clevanoo Job Location: Hyderabad, Telangana, India Employment Type: Full-time Experience Required: 3 - 5 years POSITION: Accounting & Taxation Lead LOCATION: Hyderabad, India EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Full-Time WORK SHIFT: Night Shift (EST/PST) EXPERIENCE 35 Years Role Overview: We are looking for an experienced Accounting & Taxation Lead to manage financial operations, client bookkeeping, and tax compliance strictly aligned with Canadian business hours (Night Shift in Hyderabad). The ideal candidate brings 3 to 5 years of hands-on expertise with QuickBooks and North American tax/accounting standards. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES Full-Cycle Bookkeeping & Accounting: Oversee end-to-end accounting processes using QuickBooks Online and Desktop, including Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), bank reconciliations, and general ledger maintenance. Canadian Tax Filing & Compliance: Manage HST/GST/PST filings, corporate tax preparation (T2 support), and personal income tax reporting (T1) in compliance with CRA (Canada Revenue Agency) regulations. Financial Reporting & Period Closure: Execute monthly, quarterly, and year-end closing processes. Generate balance sheets, income statements, and management accounts with variance analysis. Payroll Administration: Process Canadian payroll, calculate statutory deductions (CPP, EI, Income Tax), issue T4 slips, and file payroll remittances on time. Team Leadership & Review: Guide junior accountants, review journal entries, reconcile discrepancies, and enforce quality control standards across all financial outputs. Client Communication: Engage directly with Canadian stakeholders, clients, and auditors during night shift hours to resolve queries, present financial updates, and support tax filing periods. SHIFT & SCHEDULE DETAILS Canadian Time Zone Alignment: This position operates on a regular Night Shift (typically overlapping 6:00 PM to 3:00 AM or 7:00 PM to 4:00 AM IST) to synchronize real-time with Canadian client operations, management meetings, and financial closing schedules. Accounting & Taxation Lead Job Description Page 1 of 2 REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS Education: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Commerce, Accounting, or Finance (B.Com/M.Com/MBA Finance). CA Inter/Semi-Qualified or CPA Canada credentials are a significant advantage. Relevant Experience: 3 to 5 years of core experience in financial accounting, bookkeeping, and tax compliance, preferably in an offshore US/Canadian accounting firm or KPO environment. QuickBooks Proficiency: Expert-level working knowledge of QuickBooks Online (QBO) and QuickBooks Desktop. Quickbooks Certification is highly preferred. Canadian Tax Knowledge: Familiarity with Canadian sales tax structures (GST/HST/PST), CRA guidelines, and T2/T1 filing workflows. Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written English communication skills for direct interactions with Canadian leadership and clients. Shift Adaptability: Demonstrated commitment to working consistent night shifts long-term. TECHNICAL SKILL STACK Core Accounting Tools QuickBooks Online & Desktop Xero / Sage (Secondary) Receipt Bank / Dext Hubdoc / Bill.com Taxation & Office Suites Canadian Tax Software (Profile/TaxCycle) Advanced MS Excel (VLOOKUP, Pivot) CRA Business Account Workflows MS Teams / Slack Collaboration KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS (KPIS) Accuracy: Maintaining 98%+ accuracy in ledger postings and bank reconciliations. Timeliness: 100% adherence to CRA tax deadlines, payroll remittances, and monthly reporting schedules. Client Satisfaction: Prompt response times during night shift working hours with minimal client escalations. WHAT WE OFFER Competitive salary package with attractive night shift allowances. Structured career growth path towards Accounting Manager/Operations Manager. Cooperative team environment with training on international accounting standard updates. .