Senior Accountant

Quantum Leap Learning Solutions Pvt Ltd; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 500,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational company in Bengaluru is looking for an Accountant to oversee general accounting operations. You'll be responsible for verifying financial transactions, producing accurate reports, and managing audits. The ideal candidate should possess a Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance, with 2-5 years of relevant experience and strong knowledge of accounting software like Tally. This role demands accuracy, attention to detail, and advanced MS Excel skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
• 2 – 5 years of relevant experience.
• Experience with accounting software and general ledger functions.

Responsibilities

• Verify accounts payable and receivable.
• Produce error-free accounting reports.
• Conduct cash flow analysis and forecasting.
• Prepare financial statements and manage audits.

Skills

Thorough knowledge of basic accounting procedures

Familiarity with financial accounting statements

Experience with general ledger functions

Hands-on experience with accounting software, Tally

Advanced MS Excel skills

Accuracy and attention to detail

Aptitude for numbers and quantitative skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field

Tools

Tally

MS Office

Job description

As an Accountant, you'll be responsible for overseeing general accounting operations by controlling and verifying our financial transactions.

Responsibilities

• Verify, allocate, post, and reconcile accounts payable and receivable.
• Produce error‑free accounting reports and present their results.
• Proficient in MS Office, Zoom, and CRM software.
• Analyze financial information and summarize financial status.
• Spot errors and suggest ways to improve efficiency and spending.
• Adapt to dynamic environments.
• Review and recommend modifications to accounting systems and procedures.
• Manage accounting assistants and bookkeepers.
• Conduct cash flow analysis and forecasting based on payment reconciliation.
• Participate in financial standards setting and in the forecast process.
• Prepare financial statements and produce a budget according to schedule.
• Assist with tax audits and tax return preparation.
• Direct internal and external audits to ensure compliance.
• Support the month‑end and year‑end close process.
• Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls.
• Liaise with the Accounting Manager to improve financial procedures.

Requirements

• Academic Qualification: Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
• Desired Experience: 2 – 5 years.

Desired Skills

• Thorough knowledge of basic accounting procedures.
• Familiarity with financial accounting statements.
• Experience with general ledger functions and the month‑end/year‑end close.
• Hands‑on experience with accounting software, Tally.
• Advanced MS Excel skills, including VLOOKUP and pivot tables.
• Accuracy and attention to detail.
• Aptitude for numbers and quantitative skills.