Key Responsibilities
1. Accounting Operations
- Manage day-to-day accounting transactions and ensure accurate and timely recording in the ERP/accounting system.
- Ensure compliance with company accounting policies, procedures, and applicable accounting standards.
- Oversee account management activities and maintain accuracy of financial records.
2. Inventory & Stock Verification
- Conduct periodic physical stock verification and identify discrepancies.
- Prepare monthly stock statements and reconcile physical stock with ERP records.
- Coordinate with concerned departments to investigate and resolve stock variances.
3. Financial Reporting & Reconciliation
- Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and MIS reports.
- Perform bank, customer, vendor, and general ledger reconciliations.
- Ensure timely identification and resolution of reconciliation differences.
4. Receivables, Payables & Period Closing
- Monitor accounts receivable and accounts payable.
- Follow up on outstanding balances and ageing reports.
- Manage month-end and year-end closing activities and ensure adherence to accounting schedules.
5. Budgeting, Cash Flow & Statutory Compliance
- Assist in the preparation of budgets, forecasts, and variance analysis.
- Monitor cash flow requirements and banking transactions.
- Ensure compliance with statutory requirements including GST, TDS, Income Tax, and other applicable regulations.
6. GST Compliance
- Prepare and review monthly/periodic GST returns.
- Reconcile books of accounts with purchase and sales registers.
- Resolve discrepancies related to GST records and filings.
7. Audit & Compliance
- Coordinate with statutory, internal, and tax auditors.
- Prepare audit schedules, reconciliations, and supporting documents.
- Ensure timely closure of audit observations and compliance requirements.
8. Invoice, Expense & Payment Review
- Review invoices, expense claims, purchase entries, and payment documentation.
- Verify accuracy, completeness, approvals, and compliance before processing payments.
- Support smooth and controlled payment processes.
9. Internal Controls & Documentation
- Maintain proper accounting records and financial documentation.
- Strengthen internal financial controls to minimize errors and financial risks.
- Ensure proper record keeping and document management.
10. Financial Analysis & Team Management
- Analyze financial discrepancies and implement corrective actions.
- Support management with financial analysis, MIS reports, and decision-making data.
- Guide and supervise junior accounting team members.
- Allocate work, monitor performance, and ensure timely completion of accounting, reconciliation, compliance, and reporting activities.