SAP Accountant -Mumbai

Incorp Advisory Services; Mumbai; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

I現在 seeking a SAP Accountant to perform day-to-day accounting transactions in SAP, ensuring timely processing of invoices, payments, receipts and entries in accordance with internal controls. You will handle vendor invoices, AP operations, banking entries, asset accounting, and month-end close while maintaining GST, TDS, and statutory compliance.

The role requires strong MS Excel skills, attention to detail, and experience with SAP ERP.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in SAP ERP FI/AP modules and general accounting.
• Solid understanding of bookkeeping and financial record maintenance.
• Experience with vendor accounting, banking and month-end closing.

Responsibilities

• Process vendor invoices and post journal, payment, receipt and adjustment entries in SAP.
• Manage AP operations including PO and non-PO invoices, approvals, and trackers.
• Record receipts, payments, and banking transactions; account for bank charges and interest.
• Create and update vendor masters in SAP; verify required documents for vendor creation.
• Handle asset masters; process capitalization, transfers, additions and disposals in SAP.
• Conduct month-end activities including accruals, depreciations, and period-end closings.
• Support GST, TDS, and statutory accounting compliance; maintain documentation.
• Follow SOPs, DOA and ensure audit trails; escalate deviations as needed.

Skills

Accounting principles

Vendor accounting

Banking & month-end closing

Reconciliations

GST, TDS & statutory accounting

MS Excel

Attention to detail

Tools

SAP ERP

Job description

SAP Accountant

Purpose of Role

To perform day-to-day accounting transactions in SAP, ensure timely processing of invoices, payments, receipts and accounting entries, maintain accounting records, and support smooth execution of finance operations in accordance with approved processes and internal controls.

Key Responsibilities

Transaction Processing

• Process vendor invoices in SAP based on approved supporting documents.
• Record journal entries, payment entries, receipt entries and adjustment entries in SAP.
• Post accounting transactions accurately and within defined timelines.
• Ensure appropriate GL coding and accounting treatment while processing transactions.
• Verify completeness of supporting documents before processing transactions.

Accounts Payable Operations

• Process PO-based and non-PO-based invoices.
• Follow up for pending approvals and supporting documents.
• Maintain invoice processing records and trackers.
• Coordinate with internal teams regarding invoice-related queries.

Banking Operations

• Record receipts and payment transactions in SAP.
• Process payment batches and upload payment data as required.
• Account for bank charges, interest and other banking transactions.
• Support routine banking administration activities and documentation.

Vendor Administration

• Create and update vendor masters in SAP.
• Obtain and verify supporting documents required for vendor creation.
• Maintain vendor master data accurately in the system.
• Coordinate with vendors and internal stakeholders for master data requirements.

Fixed Asset Accounting

• Create asset masters in SAP.
• Process asset capitalization entries.
• Process asset transfers, additions and disposals.
• Maintain asset-related supporting records in the ERP system.

Month-End Transaction Activities

• Process accrual, prepaid and provision entries as instructed.
• Post depreciation and other recurring accounting entries.
• Ensure all assigned transactions are processed before period-end closure.
• Support timely completion of accounting activities during month-end close.

Compliance Support

• Ensure appropriate GST, TDS and statutory accounting while processing transactions.
• Maintain supporting documentation for accounting entries.
• Provide accounting information and supporting documents as required for compliance-related activities.

Process Compliance

• Follow approved SOPs, Delegation of Authority (DOA) and accounting policies.
• Ensure transactions are processed only after obtaining required approvals.
• Maintain proper documentation and audit trail for all transactions processed.
• Escalate process deviations, system issues or exceptions on a timely basis.

Required Skills

• Strong knowledge of SAP ERP (FI / AP modules preferred).
• Sound understanding of accounting principles and bookkeeping.
• Knowledge of vendor accounting, banking and month-end closing activities.
• Experience in reconciliations and financial record maintenance.
• Good understanding of GST, TDS and statutory accounting requirements.
• Strong MS Excel skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to work within timelines

Hands-on experience in SAP ERP environment preferred.

Experience in real estate, construction or project-based businesses would be an advantage