Senior Accountant

Jobitus; Chennai District; On-site; INR 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobitus is seeking an experienced Senior Accountant in Chennai with 4–8 years in IT services. The role requires handling end-to-end accounting, GST compliance, audits, and financial reporting.

The ideal candidate will manage GL, AP/AR, bank reconciliations, and inter-company transactions, while coordinating with external auditors and supporting budgeting and MIS reporting.

Proficiency in Zoho Books and/or Tally Prime, along with advanced Excel, is essential for accurate analysis and automation.

Qualifications

• 4–8 years of accounting experience in an IT services company.
• Experience only in IT SaaS or Product-based companies
• Experience in organizations with a team size of 50–250 employees
• Ability to independently handle end-to-end accounting
• Hands-on experience in taxation, GST compliance, audits, and final accounts.
• Proficiency in Zoho Books and/or Tally Prime (Web Version).
• Experience in report automation and advanced MIS reporting.
• Strong knowledge of statutory compliances (GST, TDS, audits, finalization of accounts, etc.)
• Advanced Excel skills and financial analysis capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end accounting operations and maintain accurate financial records.
• Handle the complete accounting cycle, including General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and Bank Reconciliations.
• Monitor cash flow, fund management, and financial transactions.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and MIS reports.
• Ensure compliance with GST, TDS, and other statutory requirements.
• Coordinate with external auditors and support finalization of accounts.
• Manage inter-company transactions, reconciliations, and fund transfers.
• Automate and generate financial and management reports for business decision-making.
• Perform account reconciliations and ensure accuracy of financial data.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities.
• Maintain documentation and ensure adherence to internal controls and accounting policies.

Skills

End-to-end accounting

GST compliance

Audits

Final accounts

MIS reporting

Zoho Books

Tally Prime

Advanced Excel

Inter-company transactions

Budgeting/Forecasting

Internal controls

Education

CA Inter

CMA

MBA Finance

Tools

Zoho Books

Tally Prime

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Senior Accountant with 4–8 years of experience in IT services
companies. The ideal candidate should have hands-on exposure to the complete accounting
cycle, including accounting operations, cash management, taxation, GST compliance, audit
coordination, financial reporting, and finalization of accounts. Candidates with experience
limited to a single function such as Accounts Payable or Vendor Management will not be
considered.

Roles &Responsibilities

Manage end-to-end accounting operations and maintain accurate financial records.
Handle the complete accounting cycle, including General Ledger, Accounts Payable,
Accounts Receivable, and Bank Reconciliations.
Monitor cash flow, fund management, and financial transactions.
Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and MIS reports.
Ensure compliance with GST, TDS, and other statutory requirements.
Coordinate with external auditors and support finalization of accounts.
Manage inter-company transactions, reconciliations, and fund transfers.
Automate and generate financial and management reports for business decision-making.
Perform account reconciliations and ensure accuracy of financial data.
Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities.
Maintain documentation and ensure adherence to internal controls and accounting
policies.

Required Skills

4–8 years of accounting experience in an IT services company.
Experience only in IT SaaS or Product-based companies
Experience in organizations with a team size of 50–250 employees
Ability to independently handle end-to-end accounting
Hands-on experience in taxation, GST compliance, audits, and final accounts.
Proficiency in Zoho Books and/or Tally Prime (Web Version).
Experience in report automation and advanced MIS reporting.
Strong knowledge of statutory compliances (GST, TDS, audits, finalization of accounts,
etc.)
Advanced Excel skills and financial analysis capabilities.

Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Preferred Skills

Experience in process improvement and accounting automation.
Exposure to budgeting, forecasting, and management reporting.
CA Inter, CMA, MBA Finance, or equivalent qualification preferred.
Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment with high accuracy and
attention to detail.

Nice to Have

Experience working with US or Canadian auditors during statutory audits, financial
reviews, or compliance processes.
Exposure to accounting practices and reporting standards followed by North American
entities.
Experience supporting inter-company transactions involving overseas subsidiaries or
parent companies.

Interview process:Resume shortlist ---> telephonic interview ---> AI interview ---> F2F

Mandatory Requirement

• Candidates must have worked only in an IT company, preferably in a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) or Product-as-a-Service (PaaS)/product-based company.

Please ensure the following criteria are verified while screening:

1. Company size:50–200 employees
2. Accounts team size:5–10 members
3. Number of direct reports/team members managed:1–5