Key Responsibilities
- Core Accounting Operations
- Oversee all day-to-day accounting activities in Zoho Books, ensuring transactions are recorded timely and accurately across modules such as sales, purchases, expenses, and inventory.
- Maintain accurate books of accounts in accordance with applicable accounting standards, ensuring smooth month-end and year-end closing processes.
- Accounts Payable & Receivable Management
- Manage the full cycle of accounts payable (AP) and accounts receivable (AR), including invoice processing, payment scheduling, collections, and reconciliation.
- Monitor aging reports, follow up on outstanding receivables, and ensure timely disbursement to vendors while optimizing working capital.
- Bank Reconciliation & Cash Flow Monitoring
- Perform regular bank reconciliations across all operating accounts, identifying and resolving discrepancies promptly.
- Monitor daily cash flow positions, manage fund movements, and support liquidity planning in coordination with finance and operations teams.
- General Ledger & Journal Entries
- Record, review, and post journal entries, ensuring appropriate supporting documentation and approval workflows are in place.
- Maintain the integrity of the general ledger through periodic reconciliations and alignment with subsidiary ledgers (AP, AR, fixed assets, etc.).
- Financial Reporting & MIS Preparation
- Generate accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports, including balance sheets, income statements, cash flow statements, and other management reports as required.
- Customize MIS dashboards and reports in Zoho Books or Excel based on client-specific requirements and business KPIs.
- Bookkeeping Accuracy & Statutory Compliance
- Ensure completeness and accuracy in bookkeeping through regular reconciliations, audit trails, and internal reviews.
- Support timely and accurate filing of statutory returns, including GST, TDS, and other regulatory requirements, in coordination with compliance advisors.
- Internal Coordination & Stakeholder Communication
- Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams including finance, sales, procurement, and HR to ensure smooth flow of financial data and process alignment.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for external stakeholders such as auditors, tax consultants, vendors, and clients, providing requested documentation and clarifications.
- Process Improvement & System Utilization
- Identify opportunities for automation and efficiency in accounting workflows using Zoho Books' built-in tools, integrations, and custom modules.
- Assist in documenting SOPs and implementing best practices for internal controls, audit readiness, and scalability of financial operations.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or a related field; a professional certification (CA Inter, CPA, or equivalent) is a strong advantage.
- Minimum 3 years of hands-on accounting experience, preferably in a dynamic or multi-client environment, with exposure to full-cycle bookkeeping, financial reporting, and compliance workflows.
- Proficiency in Zoho Books is mandatory, including deep familiarity with modules such as invoicing, banking, AP/AR, journal entries, and report generation.
- Sound understanding of accounting principles and standards (e.g., GAAP or IND-AS) with the ability to interpret and apply them in real-time financial operations and month-end processes.
- Practical experience in handling Indian statutory compliance, including preparation and filing of GST, TDS, and other regulatory returns, along with coordination with auditors and tax consultants.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to reconcile accounts, identify errors, and implement corrective measures proactively.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities, with a track record of collaborating effectively across teams and engaging with clients, vendors, and third-party stakeholders.
- Well-organized and detail-oriented, capable of managing multiple priorities, meeting deadlines, and maintaining high standards of accuracy and integrity in financial documentation.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: ₹20,000.00 - ₹35,000.00 per month
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Paid sick time
Work Location: In person
