Senior accountant

TestHiring; Chennai District; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

TestHiring is seeking a qualified accounting professional in Chennai to lead financial reporting, reconciliation, and compliance activities. The role supports budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis to drive accuracy and efficiency across the organization.

You will work with cross-functional teams to ensure timely and compliant financial operations, leveraging strong Excel skills and experience with Tally ERP and Busy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or closely related field.
• 3-5 years of progressive accounting experience in a corporate or large enterprise.
• Sound knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting standards, and Indian tax compliance.
• Advanced proficiency in accounting software (Tally ERP, Busy) and Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, modeling).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with meticulous attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements (balance sheets, income statements, cash flows).
• Reconcile general ledger accounts, bank statements, and intercompany transactions; investigate discrepancies.
• Oversee accounts payable and receivable processes for accuracy and timely disbursement/collection.
• Participate in annual budgeting and forecasting; develop financial models and variance analysis.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and central regulations (Indian GAAP, GST, Income Tax) and prepare statutory reports.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Financial analysis

Excel modeling

Analytical mindset

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Tally ERP

Busy

Microsoft Excel

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Job Description

• Prepare and analyse comprehensive monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements, ensuring accuracy and adherence to reporting deadlines.
• Perform meticulous reconciliation of complex general ledger accounts, bank statements, and inter company transactions, promptly investigating and resolving any discrepancies or variances.
• Oversee and optimize accounts payable and receivable processes, implementing best practices to ensure efficiency, accuracy, and timely collection and disbursement of funds.
• Actively participate in the annual budgeting and forecasting processes, assisting in the development of financial models, monitoring performance against targets, and providing insightful variance analysis to management.
• Ensure rigorous compliance with all local, state, and central financial regulations (e.g., Indian GAAP, Companies Act), tax laws (e.g., GST, Income Tax), and internal control policies, preparing and filing required statutory reports.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a closely related field from an accredited institution.
• 3-5 years of progressive experience in an accounting role, preferably within a corporate or large enterprise environment, demonstrating increased responsibility over time.
• Thorough and proven knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), financial reporting standards, and basic tax compliance regulations relevant to India.
• Advanced proficiency in accounting software (e.g., Tally ERP, Busy) and expert-level skills in Microsoft Excel (e.g., pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, financial modeling).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with an exceptional commitment to detail and accuracy in all financial documentation and reporting.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience with financial auditing processes, internal control frameworks and risk management within an accounting context.
• Proven ability to work both independently on complex tasks and collaboratively as an integral part of a cross-functional team in a dynamic, high-pressure environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of clearly articulating complex financial information, both verbally and in detailed written reports.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively prioritize workload, meet tight deadlines consistently, and manage multiple projects simultaneously without compromising quality.