Accountant

Mortex; Kolkata District; On-site; INR 300,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Mortex is seeking an experienced Accountant to manage diverse financial operations in Kolkata. The role requires strong Tally Prime/ERP skills to ensure precise record-keeping and robust tax compliance.

You will oversee daily transactions, bank reconciliations, TDS/PT filings, and vendor ledgers while maintaining meticulous records. The ideal candidate will have a B.Com or equivalent, solid Excel capabilities, and familiarity with Indian tax laws.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Commerce (B.Com preferred).
• Advanced proficiency in Tally Prime or Tally ERP 9.
• Strong MS Excel skills for data analysis and reporting.
• Familiarity with Indian tax laws (Income Tax, GST, PT).

Responsibilities

• Handle day-to-day accounting and bookkeeping in Tally Prime/ERP.
• Manage bank and cash transactions and reconciliations.
• Compute, deduct, and deposit TDS and PT; prepare TDS returns.
• Assist with advance tax calculations and payments.
• Maintain statutory compliance for Trade Licenses.
• Reconcile Form 26AS data with internal TDS records.
• Scrutinize vendor ledgers and manage accounts payable.
• Calculate loan interest and amortization; issue loan confirmations.
• Record PPF payments and equity share entries; maintain shareholder records.
• Maintain organized electronic and physical financial records.

Skills

Tally proficiency

MS Excel

Tax compliance knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Commerce

Tools

Tally Prime/ERP 9

Job description

Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced, meticulous, and versatile Accountant to manage a wide range of financial operations within our organization. The ideal candidate will be proficient in using Tally software to ensure accurate record-keeping, comprehensive tax compliance, and rigorous financial scrutiny.

Key Responsibilities

• Day-to-Day Accounting & Bookkeeping: Manage and record all daily financial transactions (sales, purchases, receipts, payments) accurately in Tally Prime/ERP.
• Bank & Cash Management:
  • Oversee all cash and bank transactions.
  • Perform timely and thorough bank reconciliations.
  • Process credit card transaction entries and reconcile statements.
• Taxation & Compliance:
  • Calculate, deduct, and deposit TDS (Tax Deducted at Source) and Professional Tax (PT) accurately and on time.
  • Prepare and file TDS returns.
  • Assist with advance tax calculations and payments.
  • Manage statutory compliance for Trade Licenses.
  • Reconcile Form 26AS data with internal TDS records to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Vendor & Ledger Management:
  • Conduct detailed vendor ledger scrutiny to ensure accuracy of balances and resolve discrepancies.
  • Manage accounts payable processes efficiently.
• Loan & Investment Accounting:
  • Calculate and verify loan interest calculations and amortization schedules.
  • Prepare and dispatch loan confirmations to financial institutions/auditors.
  • Process PPF (Public Provident Fund) payments and maintain associated records.
  • Record accounting entries related to equity shares and maintain shareholder records.
• Documentation & File Maintenance:
  • Maintain organized and comprehensive electronic and physical records for all financial documents.
  • Ensure all financial data confidentiality protocols are strictly followed.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Education: Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, or Commerce (B.Com required).
• Technical Expertise:
  • Advanced proficiency in Tally Prime or Tally ERP 9 is essential.
  • Strong working knowledge of MS Excel for data analysis and reporting.
  • Familiarity with relevant Indian tax laws (Income Tax Act, GST, PT regulations).
• Experience:
  • Proven experience in a similar accounting role.
  • Demonstrated experience in TDS reconciliation (26AS), advance tax workings, and loan accounting is highly preferred.
• Soft Skills:
  • Exceptional attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy in all work.
  • Strong time management and organizational skills to handle diverse responsibilities.
  • Reliable, proactive, and capable of working both independently and as part of a team.