Accountant

Key Responsibilities

1. Core Accounting & Bookkeeping

• Manage day-to-day accounting operations including invoicing, receipts, payments, expense entries, and journal postings in Zoho Books.
  
• Maintain general ledger, trial balance, and ensure timely month-end closing.
  
• Bank, credit card, and wallet reconciliations.
  
• Vendor invoice verification, payment scheduling, and employee reimbursement management.
  

2. Statutory Compliance (PF, ESI, TDS, GST)

• Calculate and file

  PF and ESI

  contributions and ensure timely submissions.
• Prepare and file

  TDS returns

  , generate Form 16/16A, and manage TDS reconciliations.
• Handle complete

  GST lifecycle

  including invoice validation, input tax credit reconciliation, and timely GST filings (GSTR-1, GSTR-3B).
• Maintain statutory records and ensure accurate documentation for audits.
  

3. Payroll & Salary Processing

• Process monthly payroll including attendance validation, leave adjustments, incentives, and deductions.
  
• Manage full and final settlements for outgoing employees.
  
• Coordinate with HR for salary revisions, onboarding, and compliance-related employee data.
  
• Ensure statutory deductions (PF, ESI, PT, TDS) are accurately applied.
  

4. IT IndustrySpecific Accounting

• Handle project-based billing, revenue recognition, and cost allocation for T&M, Fixed Bid, AMC, Retainer, and SaaS models.
  
• Manage multi-currency invoicing for international clients.
  
• Track cloud subscription costs, software license expenses, and IT procurement cycles.
  

5. Compliance, Audits & Documentation

• Support internal and statutory audits with required financial statements and documentation.
  
• Prepare MIS reports including P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow, Receivables Aging, and Expense Analysis.
  
• Maintain documentation for vendor agreements, client contracts, and financial approvals.
  
• Coordinate with auditors for quarterly and annual audit activities.
  

6. Financial Analysis & Controls

• Monitor accounts receivables and follow up for outstanding payments.
  
• Analyse project profitability, margins, and spending patterns.
  
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities.
  
• Implement internal control measures and streamline accounting workflows.
  

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Finance, or Accounting (B.Com/M.Com).
  
• 4–8 years of accounting experience in an

  IT organisation

  (mandatory).

• Expertise in Zoho Books

  (must-have).
• Strong knowledge of PF, ESI, TDS, GST, payroll, and salary processing.
  
• Proficiency in Excel (Pivot Table, VLOOKUP, HLOOKUP, MIS reporting).
  
• Solid understanding of IT service billing practices.
  
• Strong analytical and communication skills.

  Role & responsibilities