Accounts Executive

JOB DESCRIPTION

Company Overview

Catapult Consulting Services is a firm with multi-faceted skill sets specializing in Audit & Assurance, Taxation, Business Advisory, and BPM. With a presence in India and UAE, we provide clients with tailored solutions to their business needs.

Job Title:

Executive – Accounts & Compliance

Location:

Chennai

Reporting To:

SME – Finance & Accounts

Job Summary:

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proficient Senior Executive who will be responsible for handling day-to-day accounting and bookkeeping for our clients. The ideal candidate should have a sound understanding of Indian tax laws, accounting standards, and audit procedures, along with hands-on experience in accounting systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain accurate books of accounts for assigned clients.
• Process daily accounting transactions, including accounts payable/receivable, bank reconciliations, and journal entries.
• Assist in preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
• Ensure compliance with Indian tax laws (Income Tax, GST, TDS, etc.).
• Support in the preparation and filing of statutory returns (GST, TDS, Income Tax).
• Assist in statutory and internal audits by providing necessary documents and clarifications.
• Help ensure timely closure of accounts and reconciliations.
• Communicate with clients to clarify basic accounting, compliance, and audit-related queries.
• Maintain organized records and proper audit trails.
• Stay informed on updates in accounting standards, tax laws, and regulatory guidelines.

Key Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in commerce, Accounting, or Finance.
• Professional qualification such as CMA/CA-Inter/Pursuing ACCA/ACCA
• 1–2 years of experience in accounting, bookkeeping, and compliance (preferably in a CA firm or corporate environment).
• Basic understanding of Indian tax laws (Income Tax, GST, TDS) and accounting standards (AS/Ind AS).
• Familiarity with audit processes and documentation.
• Working knowledge of accounting software (Tally ERP, Zoho Books, QuickBooks, or similar).
• Good MS Excel skills.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy.
• Effective communication skills to coordinate with clients and internal teams.
• Ability to manage priorities and meet deadlines.

Preferred Skills:

• Basic knowledge of ROC compliances.
• Experience with cloud-based accounting platforms.
• Exposure to working with clients across different sectors.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From ₹12,000.00 per month

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Adambakkam, Chennai, Tamil Nadu: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

• Current CTC
• Expected CTC
• Notice Period

Work Location: In person