Senior Account Executive

Farmwiseai; Chennai District; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Farmwiseai is seeking a Senior Accountant to manage end-to-end accounting, ensure statutory compliance, and support financial planning. The role emphasizes accuracy, proactive analysis, and strong collaboration with auditors and the Finance Manager.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of hands-on accounting experience, proficiency in Tally ERP, and a solid grasp of Indian accounting standards and tax regulations.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of hands-on accounting and finance experience.
• Strong understanding of Indian accounting standards and tax regulations.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle accounting: AP, AR, GL, and reconciliations.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and reports.
• Ensure compliance with GST, TDS, Income Tax, etc.
• Oversee payroll processing and related statutory compliance.
• Maintain and reconcile bank statements and ledger accounts.
• Prepare budgets, forecasts, and variance analysis reports.
• Coordinate with auditors during audits.
• Support Finance Manager/CFO in financial planning and analysis.
• Manage invoice processing, vendor payments, and expense tracking.
• Monitor petty cash and fund flows.
• Implement and monitor internal controls to ensure accuracy and integrity.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Proactive

Communication skills

Independence

Education

Bachelor’s/Master’s in Commerce/Accounting

CA Inter / CMA certification

Tools

Tally ERP

Job description

We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Senior Accountant to manage and oversee daily accounting activities. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in financial reporting, compliance, and end-to-end accounting operations. This position requires someone who is analytical, proactive, and well-versed in current accounting standards and regulations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage full-cycle accounting: AP, AR, GL, and reconciliations.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and reports.
• Ensure compliance with statutory requirements (GST, TDS, Income Tax, etc.).
• Oversee payroll processing and related statutory compliance.
• Maintain and reconcile bank statements and ledger accounts.
• Prepare budgets, forecasts, and variance analysis reports.
• Coordinate with internal and external auditors during audits.
• Support the Finance Manager/CFO in financial planning and analysis.
• Manage invoice processing, vendor payments, and expense tracking.
• Monitor and control petty cash and fund flows.
• Implement and monitor internal controls to ensure accuracy and integrity.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Commerce, Accounting, or related field.
• Professional certification (CA Inter, CMA, or similar) is a plus.
• Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience in accounting and finance.
• Proficient in accounting software (e.g., Tally ERP).
• Strong understanding of Indian accounting standards and tax regulations.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage deadlines.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience in handling audits and liaising with statutory bodies.
• Familiarity with automation tools or ERP systems.