Senior Accountant

ApplyMint; Mandsaur; On-site; INR 600,000 - 850,000; Full time

Job summary

ApplyMint in India is seeking a Senior Accountant/Associate Manager for Accounting & Finance to manage day-to-day accounting, GST/TDS compliance, banking, inventory accounting and financial reporting. The role requires ERP proficiency, strong knowledge of GST and statutory norms, and coordination with multiple departments to support management decisions.

The position reports to the Finance & Accounts Head and is based in Mandsaur, Madhya Pradesh, with full-time employment.

Qualifications

• B.Com required; M.Com preferred.
• CA Inter is preferred but not mandatory.
• GST and TDS compliance experience essential.
• Experience in manufacturing accounting is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Sales accounting: invoices, e-way bills, and reconciliations.
• Purchase accounting: invoices, LR/documents, vendor payments and TDS.
• Banking: daily reconciliation, NEFT/RTGS, banking documentation.
• GST returns filings and reconciliation of input credits.
• TDS filings, challans, and statutory compliance.
• Journal entries and general ledger maintenance.
• Inventory accounting and reconciliation with stores/production.
• Audit coordination and statutory/audit documentation.
• Management reporting: cash flow, MIS, and KPI reports.

Skills

GST Compliance

TDS Compliance

Bank Reconciliation

Journal Entries

Ledger Scrutiny

Inventory Accounting

Financial Reporting

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Commerce (B.Com)

Master of Commerce (M.Com)

CA Inter

Tools

Tally Prime

ERP Software

Microsoft Excel (Advanced)

Job description

Job Description

Senior Accountant/Associate Manager-Accounting & Finance

Department: Accounts & Finance

Reporting To: Finance & Accounts Head / Managing Director

Location: Mandsaur, Madhya Pradesh

Employment Type: Full-Time

Position Summary

The Senior Accountant is responsible for managing the company's day-to-day accounting operations, statutory compliance, taxation, banking activities, inventory accounting, financial reporting, and audit coordination. The role ensures timely and accurate financial records, compliance with applicable laws, smooth coordination with internal departments, and effective support to management for financial decision-making.

The position requires strong knowledge of accounting principles, GST, TDS, banking procedures, inventory accounting, ERP/accounting software, and statutory compliance applicable to a manufacturing organization.

Key Responsibilities

1. Sales Accounting

• Generate sales invoices.
• Prepare Debit Notes and Credit Notes.
• Generate E-Way Bills.
• Verify dispatch documents before invoicing.
• Perform sales ledger reconciliation.
• Coordinate with Sales and Dispatch teams regarding pending documentation.
• Reconcile sales records with inventory movements.

2. Purchase Accounting

• Verify purchase invoices.
• Record purchase transactions.
• Verify LR copies and transport documents.
• Process vendor invoices.
• Prepare vendor payment schedules.
• Calculate applicable TDS.
• Verify purchase entries with supporting documents.
• Reconcile vendor ledgers.

3. Banking & Financial Transactions

• Record all bank transactions.
• Perform daily bank reconciliation.
• Maintain Current Accounts, OD Accounts, Savings Accounts, Loan Accounts and Fixed Deposit records.
• Process NEFT, RTGS and other banking transactions.
• Coordinate with banks for documentation and compliance.

4. GST Compliance

• Prepare and file GST returns.
• GSTR-1
• GSTR-3B
• Annual Return (GSTR-9)
• Purchase reconciliation
• Sales reconciliation
• GST input credit verification.
• Coordinate with GST consultants whenever required.
• Maintain GST records and documentation.

5. TDS Compliance

• Deduct TDS as applicable.
• Prepare monthly challans.
• File quarterly TDS returns.
• Maintain TDS registers.
• Verify contractor and professional payments.
• Ensure statutory compliance with Income Tax provisions.

6. Journal Entries & General Ledger

• Pass accounting adjustment entries.
• Prepare journal vouchers.
• Perform ledger scrutiny.
• Rectify accounting discrepancies.
• Maintain accurate books of accounts.

7. Inventory Accounting

• Maintain inventory accounting records.
• Reconcile physical inventory with accounting records.
• Verify manufactured and traded inventory.
• Coordinate with Stores and Production departments.
• Maintain product-wise inventory valuation.

8. Audit & Compliance

• Prepare audit schedules.
• Coordinate with statutory auditors.
• Maintain audit documentation.Verify AIS, TIS and Form 26AS.
• Support annual financial statement preparation.
• Conduct periodic internal financial reviews.

9. Banking & Documentation

• CC Limit renewal documentation.
• Export documentation.
• Foreign transaction settlements.
• Third-party declarations.
• Banking compliance documentation.
• Loan documentation.

10. Management Reporting

Prepare and submit reports such as:

• Ledger Statements
• Outstanding Reports
• Vendor Payment Reports
• Customer Outstanding Reports
• Sales Reports
• Purchase Reports
• Cash Flow Reports
• Financial MIS
• Reports requested by Directors

Cross-Functional Coordination

Coordinate regularly with:

• Production Department
• Purchase Department
• Stores Department
• Sales Department
• HR Department
• Directors
• Banks
• Chartered Accountant
• Auditors
• Government Authorities

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Commerce (B.Com)
• M.Com preferred
• CA Inter (Preferred but not mandatory)

Experience

• Minimum 4–8 years of experience in Accounts & Finance.
• Experience in Manufacturing Industry preferred.
• Experience in GST, TDS, Audit and Banking is mandatory.

Occupational Skills

• GST Compliance
• TDS Compliance
• Income Tax Basics
• Bank Reconciliation
• Journal Entries
• Ledger Scrutiny
• Inventory Accounting
• Financial Reporting
• Microsoft Excel (Advanced)
• Tally Prime / ERP Software
• MS Office

Authority & Responsibility

The Senior Accountant shall be authorized to:

• Verify accounting documents before processing.
• Coordinate with departments for pending financial documents.
• Recommend corrections in financial records.
• Ensure statutory compliance before submission.
• Escalate financial discrepancies to management.
• Recommend improvements in accounting processes and internal controls.

Preferred Candidate Profile

• Experience in a manufacturing environment with inventory-based accounting.
• Strong understanding of GST, TDS, banking operations, and statutory compliance.
• Capable of independently handling audits, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Proficient in Excel and accounting software (Tally Prime).
• Able to coordinate effectively across multiple departments and support management with timely financial insights.