Senior Accountant (Audit & Compliance)

Job Title: Senior Accountant (Audit & Compliance)

Job Location: Kolkata

Job Type: Full-time

Experience Required: 6-8 years

Reports To: Finance Manager / Head of Finance

1. Financial Accounting & Reporting

• Maintain and oversee general ledger accounts, ensuring accurate recording of financial transactions.
• Prepare and review financial statements in compliance with Indian Accounting Standards (Ind AS) and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Knowledge of IFRS is an added advantage
• Ensure timely closure of books of accounts on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis.

2. Audit & Compliance

• Lead internal and external audits, liaising with auditors to ensure smooth and successful audit completion.
• Ensure statutory compliance with Indian tax laws, including GST, TDS, Income Tax, and other regulatory filings.
• Assist in tax assessments, scrutiny, and appeals as required.

3. MIS & Financial Analysis

• Prepare Management Information System (MIS) reports, financial analysis, variance analysis, and budgeting reports.
• Provide financial insights and cost control recommendations for better decision-making.

4. Advanced Excel, ERP & Financial Modeling

• Utilize Advanced Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP, Macros, Dashboards) for financial reporting and data analysis.
• Conduct reconciliation of ledgers, vendor accounts, and financial statements.
• Work extensively with ERP systems for accounting, reporting, and compliance functions.
• Expertise in SAP FICO (preferred) for financial process automation and reconciliation.

5. Process Improvement & Controls

• Implement and improve internal financial controls and accounting best practices.
• Identify risks and recommend corrective actions to enhance financial governance.

Job Specification (JS):

• CA / M. Com / B. Com with relevant experience
• 6-8 years of experience in accounting, auditing, and financial reporting.
• Experience with Indian compliance, taxation, and audit processes is a must.
• Proficiency in Indian Accounting Standards (Ind AS), GAAP, and Taxation.
• Knowledge of IFRS is an added advantage
• Expertise in MIS reporting, Budgeting, and Forecasting.
• Advanced skills in Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP, Macros, Dashboards).
• Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP FICO / Oracle / Tally /Zoho/ Xero/ Myob/ Microsoft Dynamics).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Detail-oriented and ability to manage multiple financial tasks.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.