Senior Accountant

MG ASSOCIATES; Delhi; On-site; INR 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

MG ASSOCIATES seeks a Senior Accountant in New Delhi, Dwarka, Sector 7, to manage daily bookkeeping, prepare financial statements and handle payroll. The role requires independent task management, strict confidentiality and accuracy, with experience in Excel and common accounting software.

Candidates should have 2+ years of hands-on accounting experience, strong knowledge of finalisation, and the ability to support audits and financial reporting for clients.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Commerce, Accounting, Finance or related field required.
• Minimum 2+ years of hands-on accounting experience preferred.
• Solid understanding of bookkeeping and accounting principles.
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel and financial data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day bookkeeping and accounting transactions.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records.
• Handle accounts payable and accounts receivable reconciliation.
• Prepare financial statements and management reports.
• Prepare and review trial balances, ledgers, P&L and balance sheets.
• Assist with year-end closing and finalisation of accounts.
• Oversee payroll processing and payroll records.
• Support audit requirements and provide documentation.
• Maintain documentation and filing of financial records.
• Work with QuickBooks, Xero or similar software.
• Utilise Excel for reconciliations and financial analysis.
• Identify and resolve accounting discrepancies.

Skills

Bookkeeping

Accounting

Financial reporting

Payroll processing

Accounts finalisation

Microsoft Excel

Attention to detail

Organization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Commerce, Accounting, Finance or a related field

Tools

QuickBooks

Xero

Job description

We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Senior Accountant to join our accounting firm in Dwarka, Sector 7, New Delhi.

The ideal candidate will have strong practical knowledge of bookkeeping, accounting, financial reporting, payroll and accounts finalisation. The role requires the ability to independently manage day-to-day accounting activities, maintain accurate financial records and ensure timely completion of assigned responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day bookkeeping and accounting transactions.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records.
• Manage and reconcile accounts payable and accounts receivable.
• Prepare financial statements and management reports.
• Prepare and review trial balances, ledgers, Profit & Loss statements and balance sheets.
• Assist with finalisation of accounts, including year-end adjustments and closing entries.
• Handle payroll processing and maintain payroll-related records.
• Support audit requirements and prepare necessary documentation.
• Maintain proper documentation and filing of financial records.
• Work with QuickBooks, Xero or similar accounting software.
• Use Microsoft Excel for reconciliations, financial analysis and reporting.
• Identify and resolve accounting discrepancies.
• Ensure all accounting activities are completed accurately and within prescribed deadlines.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Commerce, Accounting, Finance or a related field.
• Minimum 2+ years of relevant hands-on accounting experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of bookkeeping and accounting principles.
• Practical experience in accounts finalisation.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, including formulas, lookups, sorting, filtering and financial data analysis.
• Ability to independently manage accounting tasks.
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy and organisational skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of financial and business information.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with QuickBooks, Xero or similar accounting software.
• Experience in audit support and documentation.
• Experience in preparing financial reports and management accounts.
• Experience with international accounting practices or clients will be an added advantage.

Job Type: Full-time preferred

Location: Dwarka, Sector 7, New Delhi

• Salary: As per industry norms