Accountant

PopulationCouncil Consulting Pvt. Ltd.; Dadri; On-site; INR 450,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

PopulationCouncil Consulting Pvt. Ltd. in India seeks a Finance & Accounting professional to manage day-to-day bookkeeping, vendor payments, and project reporting.

You will assist with TDS, GST compliance, and audits, while ensuring accuracy of general ledger and financial records. The role requires 2+ years in finance, strong Excel, Tally Prime, and teamwork, with fluency in English and the local language.

Qualifications

• CA Inter / PCC / IPCC or equivalent in accounting or finance.
• Minimum 2 years experience in Finance & Accounting.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel; proficient in Excel, Word and Outlook; Tally Prime mandatory; Oracle NetSuite knowledge advantageous.
• Experience in project reporting and contract management.
• Knowledge of taxation and accounting packages.
• Ability to multi-task and work within a team.
• Fluency in English and local language.
• Strong problem-solving, data interrogation and analytical skills.
• Ability to contribute to process improvement.

Responsibilities

• Maintain PC Consulting's day-to-day accounts, including bookkeeping, bank reconciliation and recording of financial transactions.
• Assist senior team in TDS and GST calculations and returns as required.
• Process bank payments and review expenses with proper supporting documents.
• Manage accounts payable/receivable, invoices, and staff advances follow-up.
• Prepare monthly general ledger reconciliations and flag discrepancies.
• Maintain project-wise accounting records and assist in project expenditure reporting.
• Assist in providing budget data to seniors as required.
• Assist audits by statutory, internal and donor auditors with records and schedules.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Manager or designate.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Multi-tasking

Teamwork

English fluency

Analytical skills

Process improvement

Education

CA Inter / PCC / IPCC or equivalent in accounting or finance

Tools

Tally Prime

Oracle NetSuite

Job description

Eligibility Criteria (Education / Experience / Skills):

• 1. Maintain PC Consultings day-to-day accounts, including bookkeeping, bank reconciliation and recording of all day-to-day financial transactions.
• 2. Assist the senior team members in TDS and GST calculations on vendor, professional, rental and payroll transactions, and in preparing periodic TDS and GST returns, in line with applicable Indian tax laws and due dates, as and when required.
• 3. Process bank payments and review expenses, including bills and vouchers, to verify accuracy, approvals and compliance with organisational policies, and keep proper supporting documents on file for all payments released.
• 4. Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable, including preparing invoices, processing payments and following up on outstanding staff advances.
• 5. Prepare monthly general ledger reconciliations in a timely manner and flag any discrepancies to the Manager or senior team members.
• 6. Maintain project-wise accounting records and assist in project expenditure reporting, where applicable.
• 7. Assist the senior team members in providing budget data and details, as and when required.
• 8. Assist the senior team members in the smooth execution of audits by Statutory Auditors, internal auditors and donor audits (as applicable), including providing records, schedules and supporting documents, as and when required.
• 9. Perform any other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned from time to time by the Manager or a designated representative.

Education:

• 1. CA Inter / PCC / IPCC or possess an equivalent professional qualification in accounting or finance.

Professional Experience & Skills:

• 10. Minimum of 2 years experience in Finance & Accounting role
• 11. Knowledge of financial regulations and accounting
• 1. Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel is required and proficiency in other Microsoft Systems applications including Excel, Word and Outlook & Tally latest version. Tally Prime (mandatory) and working knowledge of Oracle NetSuite is an added advantage.
• 12. Experience in project reporting and contract management
• 13. Knowledge required for operating taxation and accounting packages.
• 14. Ability to multi-task and work within a team
• 15. Fluency in spoken and written English language and the local language.
• 16. Strong problem-solving, data interrogation and analytical skills
• 17. Ability to contribute to innovative solutions and assist with process improvement.