Senior Accountant

Kawenmanpower; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Kawenmanpower is seeking a senior finance professional to own end-to-end financial operations across our two brands in Bengaluru and surrounding areas. This hands-on role requires coordinating finance, operations and leadership in a fast-scaling hospitality business.

The candidate will manage day-to-day accounting, tax filings, statutory compliance and stakeholder reporting, while driving automation and internal controls across a distributed property base.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2+ years of relevant experience in Accounting, Finance, Taxation, or a similar role.

Responsibilities

• Day-to-day accounting management including bookkeeping, ledger accuracy, month-end and year-end closings.
• GST, TDS, PF/ESI (if applicable), income tax filings and liaison with auditors/CA firms.
• AR/AP management including vendor payments, owner payouts, OTA reconciliations.
• Understand IFRS/Ind AS for financial reporting and consolidation readiness.

Skills

Accounting

GST

TDS

Excel

ERP systems

Tally

Zoho Books

QuickBooks

SAP

Education

B.Com

CA

CMA

MBA (Finance)

Tools

Tally ERP

Zoho Books

QuickBooks

SAP

Job description

Bangalore South, India

Job Description

Senior finance professional to own end‑to‑end financial operations across our two brands. A hands‑on, high‑ownership role for someone comfortable working across finance, ops, and leadership in a fast‑scaling hospitality business.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Day‑to‑day accounting management – bookkeeping, ledger accuracy, month‑end and year‑end closing.
• Statutory compliance: GST, TDS, PF/ESI (if applicable), income tax filings, and liaising with auditors/CA firms.
• AR/AP management – vendor payments, owner payouts, guest/OTA receivables reconciliation.
• IFRS/Ind AS understanding for financial reporting standards and consolidation readiness.
• Bank reconciliation and cash flow monitoring.
• Payroll management.
• Accounting standards and annual financial reports for India, Singapore, and Indonesia entities.
• Internal controls & audit readiness – SOPs for cash handling, property‑level expense approvals, and fraud prevention checks across a distributed property base.
• ERP/accounting software ownership – managing the accounting system (Tally/Zoho Books/similar) and driving automation of reconciliation and reporting.
• Team management – hiring, training, and supervising junior accountants/executives.
• Statutory and tax audit coordination – single point of contact for external auditors.
• Owner payout policy compliance – ensuring payout structures per contracts are applied correctly across all properties.
• Working capital management – managing property‑level payables (housekeeping, maintenance vendors) and receivables (OTA settlement cycles).
• Contract and legal document financial review – reviewing owner agreements, vendor contracts, and lease terms for financial implications before sign‑off.
• Insurance and asset management – tracking property insurance renewals, asset registers, and depreciation schedules.
• Fundraise/investor support – preparing financial data rooms, due diligence documentation, and investor MIS if/when required.
• New property financial onboarding – setting up accounting structures, payout templates, and cost centers for newly onboarded properties.
• Tax planning and structuring – advising on optimal tax positions as the business scales across states/entities.

Requirements

• Minimum 2+ years of relevant experience in Accounting, Finance, Taxation, or a similar role.
• B.Com, CA, CMA, MBA (Finance), or any other relevant qualification.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, GST, TDS, taxation, and financial reporting.
• Hands‑on experience with Tally ERP, Zoho Books, QuickBooks, SAP, or other accounting software.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including formulas, Pivot Tables, and VLOOKUP.
• Good understanding of accounts payable, accounts receivable, bank reconciliation, and ledger management.
• Ability to prepare and maintain financial statements, MIS reports, and monthly reports.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and numerical skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.
• Opportunity to work in a dynamic and growing organization.
• Career growth and learning opportunities.
• Supportive and collaborative work environment.