Accounts Officer (Hybrid Work)

We're seeking an Accounts Executive with comprehensive expertise in end-to-end accounting and taxation for a client, a boutique accounting consulting firm established by Chartered Accountants. We need a proactive Accounting Manager to oversee accounting tasks and compliance management for clients in the MSME sector. The perfect candidate will hold an accounting degree with substantial experience in core accounting for Indian clients and familiarity with direct and indirect taxation. Our client provides a hybrid work model with one day in the office and four days remote work.

Job Description

Accounting, finance, and compliance responsibilities

1. Conducting appropriate accounting and bookkeeping functions for assigned clients.

2. Ensuring assigned clients adhere to fiscal and statutory filing requirements of applicable laws and meet deadlines.

3. Preparing financial statements and maintaining internal bookkeeping and accounts.

4. Developing and implementing comprehensive accounting controls.

5. Managing cash flow and budgeting processes.

6. Collaborating closely with clients to provide Management Information System (MIS) reports and other necessary documents.

7. Handling payments and maintaining banking relationships.

8. Actively participating in client handover and onboarding processes.

9. Coordinating information provision to external/global auditors for annual audits and ensuring efficient audit closure.

10. Cultivating an environment of continuous improvement and streamlining administrative tasks to eliminate non-value-added activities.

11. Facilitating communication between customers and internal teams.

12. Acquiring and applying working knowledge of company secretarial compliances, payroll procedures, and local tax regulations.

13. Managing reporting, planning, tracking, and other administrative tasks as required.

Requirement

1. A minimum of 5-10 years of relevant work experience, encompassing a blend of public accounting and private industry roles, ideally within the social sector.

2. A bachelor’s degree from an accredited university, preferably with a focus in Accounting or Finance.

3. Proficiency in core accounting under Indian laws, coupled with a working understanding of direct and indirect taxation.

4. Demonstrated capability to oversee critical financial operations within a business context.

5. Proven track record of effective communication and collaboration within a team setting.

6. Strong grasp of Indian GAAP and extensive experience in report preparation.

7. Robust project management and organizational aptitude, capable of managing multiple tasks concurrently.

8. Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence and facilitate sound business decisions.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: ₹513,178.85 - ₹633,543.99 per year

Benefits:

• Work from home

Work Location: In person