Senior Accountant

Job Summary:

We are looking for an experienced Senior Accountant to manage and oversee the daily operations of our finance department. The ideal candidate must have a strong accounting background, hands-on experience in managing statutory compliances like GST, TDS, Income Tax, and a deep understanding of financial regulations. You will play a key role in ensuring accurate financial reporting, timely tax filings, and compliance with all statutory requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Accounting & Financial Reporting
• Maintain accurate books of accounts as per accounting standards.
• Prepare and finalize monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Handle general ledger reconciliations and review accounting entries.
• Ensure timely closing of books at month-end/year-end.
• Review and manage accounts payable/receivable and banking operations.
• Statutory Compliance & Taxation
• Prepare and file monthly/quarterly/annual returns for GST, TDS, Income Tax, and other statutory bodies.
• Reconcile GSTR-2A/2B with books and manage input tax credit (ITC) compliance.
• Ensure timely TDS deductions, payments, and filing of TDS returns (24Q, 26Q, etc.).
• Liaise with tax consultants/auditors for assessments, notices, or queries.
• Stay updated with changes in tax laws and ensure timely implementation.
• Audit & Internal Controls
• Coordinate and support statutory, internal, and tax audits.
• Ensure implementation and adherence to internal control systems and policies.
• Prepare audit schedules, respond to queries, and ensure compliance with audit requirements.
• MIS & Analysis
• Prepare monthly MIS reports for management review – Profit & Loss, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow.
• Analyze financial data and provide insights to management for decision-making.
• Monitor budgets, cash flow planning, and fund requirements.
• Team Coordination & Documentation
• Guide and supervise junior accounting staff.
• Ensure all accounting records and documents are filed properly and maintained as per regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate with internal teams and external stakeholders like banks, auditors, consultants, and vendors.

Key Skills & Competencies:

• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and Indian taxation laws (GST, TDS, Income Tax).
• Proficiency in Tally ERP, Excel, and accounting software (e.g., Zoho, QuickBooks, SAP – if applicable).
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to meet tight deadlines.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce / Accounting / Finance (B.Com, BBA Finance).
• Master’s Degree (M.Com/MBA Finance) or semi-qualified CA/ICWA is a plus.
• Minimum 4 years of experience in core accounting and taxation roles.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From ₹15,500.00 per month

Work Location: In person