Accounting Manager (Remote)

[Quora is a "remote-first" company. This position can be performed remotely from anywhere in Mumbai, India. Please visit careers.quora.com/eligible-countries for details regarding employment eligibility by country.]

About Quora:

Quora’s mission is to grow and share the world’s knowledge. To do so, we have two knowledge sharing products:

• Quora: a global knowledge sharing platform with over 400M monthly unique visitors, bringing people together to share insights on various topics and providing a unique platform to learn and connect with others.

• Poe: a platform providing millions of global users with one place to chat, explore and build with a wide variety of AI language models (bots), including GPT-4, Claude 3, Gemini Pro, DALL-E 3 and more. As AI capabilities rapidly advance, Poe provides a single platform to instantly integrate and utilize these new models.

Behind these products are passionate, collaborative, and high-performing global teams. We have a culture rooted in transparency, idea-sharing, and experimentation that allows us to celebrate success and grow together through meaningful work. Join us on this journey to create a positive impact and make a significant change in the world.

About the Team and Role:

Quora is a remote-first company with international revenue and a worldwide user base. Our Finance Department, consisting of Accounting, FP&A, and Tax, is looking for an experienced Accounting Manager to support further growth within India. As a member of the finance team, you will have the opportunity to shape the direction and growth of a best-in-class department and company.

We are seeking a seasoned accounting professional who has extensive financial and accounting management experience within a fast-growing company, as well as enthusiasm and compulsive attention to detail. This person will be responsible for managing and scaling the day-to-day functions of Quora India.

Responsibilities:

Month end/ Year end closing:

• Month end/year end closing transactions including Bank/Intercompany reconciliation, prepaid, depreciation & forex run, month end accruals, schedules, etc.

• Perform various month end allocations

• Finalise month end reporting package as per USGAAP & IGAAP and profit reconciliation between USGAAP vs IGAAP

Audit:

• Preparation of financial statements as per Companies Act, prepare & review of audit schedules for statutory/tax audits

• Liaise with auditors for query resolution

Tax & Compliances:

• Ensure accurate calculation of monthly/quarterly/annual tax liability (tds/advance tax/gst/equalization levy) and timely payment of taxes

• Ensure timely filings of monthly/quarterly/annual returns under gst/tds/equalization levy with support of external consultant

• Work on tax notices/assessments with support of external consultants

• Share inputs in required format for form 3CEB/3CA/3CD filing and related coordination with auditors

• Analyze 26AS reconciliation and guide AR team with actionable points to ensure 26AS reconciles to books

• Oversee secretarial/ FEMA compliances applicable to the company

Day to Day Operations:

• Oversee Accounts Payable (AP) functions ensuring necessary approvals for transactions, maintaining strict adherence to company protocols and policies

Minimum Requirements:

• Ability to be available for meetings and impromptu communication during some North America hours

• Professional Degree in accounting, finance, or business

• Certified Public Accountant or Certified Management Accountant designations or equivalent

• 5 to 7 years of relevant accounting experience

• Strong Excel and data management skills along with Technical Accounting knowledge/proficiency

• Proven ability to work in a cross-functional, fast-paced environment and to lead and drive complex initiatives

• Attention to detail, organized and thorough with a desire for continuous improvement

• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills

• Passion for Quora product

Preferred Requirements:

• Prior consumer internet experience

At Quora, we value diversity and inclusivity and welcome individuals from all backgrounds, including marginalized or underrepresented groups in tech, to apply for our job openings. We encourage all candidates who share a passion for growing the world’s knowledge, even those who may not strictly meet all the preferred requirements, to apply, as we know that a diverse range of perspectives can have a significant impact on our products and our culture.

Additional Information:

We are accepting applications on an ongoing basis.

Quora offers a wide range of benefits including medical/dental/vision coverage, equity refreshers, remote work reimbursement, paid time off, employee assistance programs, and more. Benefits are country-specific and may vary. For more information on benefits, visit this link: https://www.careers.quora.com/benefits

There are many factors that will determine the starting pay, including but not limited to experience, location, education, and business needs.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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