We are looking for a detail-oriented and experienced Senior Accountant to manage day-to-day accounting operations, financial reporting, reconciliations, and statutory compliance. The ideal candidate should have strong accounting fundamentals, good knowledge of taxation, and the ability to maintain accurate financial records while ensuring timely compliance with applicable regulations.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage day-to-day accounting operations, including journal entries, ledger maintenance, and voucher verification.
- Prepare and maintain books of accounts, including general ledger, accounts payable, and accounts receivable.
- Perform bank reconciliations, vendor reconciliations, customer ledger reconciliations, and intercompany reconciliations, where applicable.
- Assist in monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closing activities.
- Prepare financial statements, MIS reports, and other financial summaries for management review.
- Handle GST-related activities, including data preparation, reconciliation, return filing coordination, and input tax credit reconciliation.
- Support TDS calculations, deductions, payments, return preparation, and reconciliation.
- Assist with income tax compliance, statutory audits, internal audits, and tax audits.
- Monitor vendor payments, customer receipts, outstanding balances, and ageing reports.
- Verify invoices, expense claims, purchase bills, and supporting documents to ensure accuracy and compliance with company policies.
- Maintain proper documentation and records for audits and statutory requirements.
- Coordinate with internal departments, auditors, consultants, and vendors for accounting and compliance-related matters.
- Identify discrepancies in financial records and ensure timely resolution.
- Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards, tax regulations, and internal financial controls.
Required Qualifications & Skills
- 2-3 years of relevant accounting experience, excluding articleship training.
- Strong knowledge of accounting principles, GST, TDS, and statutory compliance.
- Practical experience in bank reconciliation, ledger scrutiny, financial reporting, and month-end closing.
- Proficiency in MS Excel and accounting software such as Tally or equivalent ERP systems.
- Good analytical, numerical, and problem-solving skills.
- Strong attention to detail, organisational skills, and time management.