Accountant

TAC Security; Chandigarh; On-site; INR 500,000 - 750,000; Full time

Job summary

TAC Security, a cybersecurity firm in India, seeks a detail-oriented Accountant to manage day-to-day accounting, statutory compliance, and financial reporting. You will handle journal entries, ledgers, and monthly closings, while ensuring accuracy across GST, TDS, and payroll processes.

The role requires 3–5 years of experience with Tally Prime, MS Excel, and other accounting software. Experience with IT or multinational setups is preferred; strong analytical skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Commerce, Finance or related field.
• M.Com/CA Inter/MBA Finance adds advantage.
• 3–5 years of accounting experience; strong analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily accounting activities: journal entries, ledgers, bookkeeping.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Handle GST calculations, TDS, and statutory returns (GSTR-1, GSTR-3B).
• Reconcile bank, vendor, intercompany accounts; perform month-end/year-end closings.
• Coordinate payroll processing, PF/ESI/PT/taxes and related entries.
• Assist audits and maintain accounting documentation and controls.

Skills

Tally Prime

MS Excel

Accounting software

Education

B.Com / Finance / Accounting

M.Com / CA Inter / MBA Finance

Tools

Tally Prime

MS Excel

Zoho Books

SAP

Oracle

QuickBooks

Job description

We are looking for a detail-oriented and experienced Accountant to manage day-to-day accounting operations, financial records, taxation, reconciliations, statutory compliance, and financial reporting.

Key Responsibilities

1. Accounting & Financial Operations

• Manage daily accounting activities, including journal entries, ledger maintenance, and bookkeeping.
• Maintain accurate financial records in Tally Prime, Zoho Books, or other accounting software.
• Handle accounts payable (AP) and accounts receivable (AR).
• Process vendor invoices, employee reimbursements, and expense claims.
• Monitor outstanding payments, receivables, and vendor balances.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Assist in maintaining the general ledger and trial balance.
• Ensure timely month-end and year-end accounting closures.

2. Taxation & Statutory Compliance

• Handle GST calculations, reconciliations, and return filing, including GSTR-1 and GSTR-3B.
• Manage TDS calculations, deductions, deposits, and quarterly returns.
• Ensure compliance with applicable Income Tax regulations.
• Assist with tax audits, statutory audits, and internal audits.
• Maintain proper documentation for statutory and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate with Chartered Accountants, auditors, and tax consultants.
• Monitor statutory filing deadlines and ensure timely compliance.
• Perform daily, weekly, and monthly bank reconciliations.
• Reconcile vendor accounts, customer accounts, and general ledger balances.
• Monitor banking transactions and payment schedules.
• Coordinate domestic and international vendor payments.
• Maintain records of foreign currency transactions and related documentation.
• Support reconciliation of intercompany transactions across global entities.

4. Payroll & Employee Reimbursements

• Coordinate with HR for monthly payroll processing.
• Verify salary inputs, deductions, reimbursements, incentives, and bonuses.
• Assist with payroll-related accounting entries.
• Coordinate statutory payroll payments such as PF, ESI, Professional Tax, and TDS, wherever applicable.
• Maintain payroll reconciliation and employee reimbursement records.
• Ensure accurate accounting of employee-related expenses.
• Prepare monthly Management Information System (MIS) reports.
• Assist in preparing Profit & Loss statements, Balance Sheets, and Cash Flow Statements.
• Monitor departmental expenses and budget utilization.
• Prepare expense analysis, revenue reports, and financial summaries.
• Support Finance leadership in financial planning and budgeting.
• Identify discrepancies and recommend corrective actions.

6. Audit & Internal Controls

• Support internal, statutory, and external audits.
• Prepare audit schedules, supporting documents, and reconciliations.
• Maintain proper accounting documentation and financial records.
• Ensure compliance with internal financial policies and approval processes.
• Identify and report accounting discrepancies or irregularities.
• Support improvements in financial controls and accounting processes.

7. Global Accounting Coordination

• Coordinate with finance teams and external accountants across TAC Security's international entities.
• Assist in maintaining intercompany accounting records and reconciliations.
• Support international invoicing, payment processing, and expense tracking.
• Maintain records of foreign exchange transactions.
• Assist in consolidating financial information from multiple business entities.
• Coordinate with global Finance leadership on reporting requirements.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Commerce (B.Com), Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• M.Com, CA Inter, or MBA Finance will be an added advantage.
• Minimum 3-5 years of relevant accounting experience.
• Strong knowledge of Tally Prime, MS Excel, and accounting software.
• Hands-on experience in GST, TDS, taxation, and statutory compliance.
• Experience in accounts payable, accounts receivable, bank reconciliation, and financial reporting.
• Good understanding of Indian Accounting Standards and accounting principles.
• Experience working in IT, SaaS, cybersecurity, or multinational organizations is preferred.
• Excellent analytical, numerical, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail, confidentiality, and organizational skills.

Preferred Skills

• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, and financial reporting.
• Experience with ERP or accounting platforms such as SAP, Oracle, Zoho Books, or QuickBooks.
• Knowledge of international accounting and intercompany transactions.