Chartered Accountant (In-House)

Chartered Accountant

Responsibilities will include:

• Coordinating all accounting functions and programs

• Reviewing accounting entries and records and ensuring these are correctly posted

• Overseeing and monitoring all banking transactions, including forex transactions and funds management

• Maintaining and reconciling balance sheets and general ledger accounts

• Preparing the month-end closing workings and management reports

• Preparing and reviewing periodical tax documentation, including GST, TDS, Income Tax, transfer pricing, etc. and coordinating with any external tax consultants and experts

• Preparing payroll and co-ordinating with labour law consultants for all compliances, such as PF, ESIC, PT, and labour welfare funds, and the maintenance of records

• Preparing and monitoring budgets

• Handling audits, including resolving audit findings, account discrepancies, and issues of non-compliances

• Contributing to the development of strong accounting systems, programs, and procedures

• Performing other accounting duties and supporting any junior accounting staff

Necessary qualifications:

• Full qualifications as a Chartered Accountant, and membership of the ICAI

• At least 5 years of accounting and taxation experience, preferably in an enterprise context

• Working knowledge of GAAP and tax laws, including GST, TDS, Income tax, Professional tax, Transfer Pricing, PF, ESIC, etc.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English, and financial analysis skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly with Excel and Accounting software like Tally ERP

• Working experience in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry is a plus

• Strong organisational skills

• Ability to train and manage junior accounting staff in specific accounting methods and guidelines

• Ability to work with little to no supervision and independently anticipate and come up with solutions for accounting issues