Team Lead / Senior Executive - Accounts

Eagle Fleet Services; Coimbatore District; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Eagle Fleet Services in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, seeks a finance professional with 5–8 years experience in statutory compliance and taxation to join our finance team. The role focuses on GST, TDS, PF/ESI, and accurate filings, with emphasis on compliance and process integrity.

The candidate will coordinate with internal teams, support audits, and maintain records to ensure timely, accurate filings and robust internal controls across finance operations.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of relevant experience in Finance & Accounts with exposure to statutory compliance and taxation.
• Candidates with experience in CA firms or Audit Firms will be preferred.
• B.Com / M.Com / MBA (Finance) / CA Inter or equivalent professional qualifications.
• Strong knowledge of GST, TDS, Professional Tax, PF, ESI and other statutory compliances.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and file timely TDS returns with verification of deductions, challans, and supporting documents.
• Prepare and file GST returns, ensuring accuracy of input tax credit and output tax liability.
• Assist in GST reconciliations and annual GST audits.
• Prepare and process Professional Tax returns and ensure compliance.
• Compute and account for PF, ESI and other statutory contributions.
• Maintain statutory records and supporting documents for filings and compliance.
• Coordinate with internal teams and auditors during internal and statutory audits.
• Support routine accounting activities and documentation across the Finance & Accounts team.

Skills

GST & TDS

Statutory compliance

Excel analysis

Coordination skills

Attention to detail

Education

B.Com / M.Com / MBA (Finance) / CA Inter or equivalent

Tools

Tally

MS Office

Job description

1. Statutory Compliance & Taxation

• Prepare and compile data for timely filing of TDS returns, including verification of deductions, challans, and applicable supporting documents.
• Prepare and compile data for GST returns, ensuring accuracy of input tax credit, output tax liability, and relevant tax records.
• Handle periodic GST reconciliations and assist in the preparation of annual GST audit requirements.
• Prepare and process Professional Tax (PT) returns and ensure timely compliance with applicable requirements.
• Ensure accurate computation and accounting of PF, ESI, and other applicable statutory contributions.
• Maintain statutory records and supporting documents for tax filings and compliance requirements.

2. Accounting & Reconciliation

• Verify ledger balances, accounting entries, and statutory liability accounts to ensure accuracy.
• Reconcile GST and TDS reports with accounting entries in Tally and identify and rectify discrepancies.
• Perform periodic reconciliation of statutory accounts, tax balances, and related financial records.
• Identify accounting errors, mismatches, and discrepancies and coordinate with relevant teams for timely rectification.
• Ensure proper documentation and maintenance of accounting records.

3. Audit & Compliance Support

• Handle and coordinate queries raised during internal audits, statutory audits, and GST audits.
• Provide necessary data, supporting documents, and reconciliations to auditors within the stipulated timelines.
• Assist in resolving audit observations and implementing corrective actions.
• Coordinate with internal teams and external auditors for the smooth completion of audit activities.
• Ensure adherence to applicable statutory requirements, accounting policies, and internal control procedures.

4. General Responsibilities

• Ensure timely completion of assigned accounting, taxation and compliance activities.
• Maintain proper filing and documentation of statutory records and financial information.
• Support the Finance & Accounts team in routine accounting activities and other assigned responsibilities.

Qualifications & Skills

• 5 to 8 years of relevant experience in Finance & Accounts, preferably with exposure to statutory compliance and taxation.
• Candidates with prior experience in Chartered Accountant (CA) firms or Audit Firms will be preferred.
• B.Com / M.Com / MBA (Finance) / CA Inter or equivalent professional qualifications.
• Good working knowledge of GST, TDS, Professional Tax, PF, ESI and other applicable statutory compliances.
• Practical experience in GST and TDS reconciliations, statutory return preparation and accounting.
• Good working knowledge of Tally and MS Office, particularly MS Excel and MS Word.
• Strong Excel skills with the ability to analyse large volumes of data, identify discrepancies and prepare reconciliation statements.
• Good analytical, problem-solving and coordination skills.
• Ability to manage multiple compliance activities and meet statutory deadlines.
• Attention to detail, accuracy and accountability in handling financial and statutory records.