Senior Accountant

ABOUT goSTOPS:

goSTOPS is India's premier backpacker hostel chain, providing vibrant, affordable stays and experiences to the youth traveler. With a rapidly expanding network across the country, we’re committed to making travel affordable, accessible, and unforgettable. Join us as we shape the future of travel for the next generation!

ROLE OVERVIEW:

We are looking for a highly experienced and detail-oriented Senior Accountant to manage the month-end closing activities across multiple branches and ensure accurate and timely bookkeeping. This role will be responsible for provision and prepaid expense accounting, branch-level coordination for invoice submissions, and verification of imprest claims.

The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, deep accounting knowledge, and experience handling multi-location finance operations.

1. Manage and maintain accurate accounting records using accounting software Preferrable Oracel Netsuite/SAP knowledge.
2. Handle end-to-end bookkeeping including accounts payable/receivable, general ledger, payroll, and bank reconciliations.
3. Manage and review the booking of provisions, prepaid expenses, and accruals.
4. Coordinate with branch finance teams to ensure timely submission of monthly invoices, supporting documentation, and accounting entries
5. Prepare and present accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and reports to senior leadership
6. Review and verify imprest (petty cash) claims from branches to ensure policy compliance and proper documentation.
7. Provide financial support and analysis to business and operations teams
8. Ensure accurate maintenance of ledgers, journals, and other accounting records in accordance with accounting standards.
9. Oversee trade payables accounts, ensuring all transactions are recorded, reconciled, and reported in a timely manner.
10. Support statutory and internal audits by preparing and providing necessary reports and documentation.
11. Provide financial insights and support to the management team for better decision-making.
12. Ensure adherence to internal financial controls, accounting policies, and corporate governance standards.
13. Identify process gaps and inefficiencies in branch financial operations and recommend improvements.