Senior Accountant

Job Title: Senior Accountant

Job Summary:

1. Accounting & Bookkeeping

• Oversee all daily accounting functions, including journal entries, general ledger maintenance, and reconciliation of accounts.
• Ensure accurate and timely closing of monthly, quarterly, and annual books.
• Review and approve vouchers, invoices, and expense claims.

2. Financial Reporting, Trackers & Analysis

• Prepare and analyze financial statements (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow).
• Provide Management reports, Project trackers, financial insights, dashboards and variance analysis to management.
• Assist in budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities.

3. Accounts Payable & Receivable

• Supervise AP and AR cycles to ensure timely payments and collections.
• Review vendor/supplier statements and reconcile discrepancies.
• Manage credit control and aging analysis of receivables.

4. Taxation & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with statutory requirements (GST, TDS, PT, PF & ESI, etc.)
• Prepare and file tax returns, coordinate with auditors, and support internal/external audits.
• Stay updated on changes in financial regulations and accounting standards.

5. Banking & Treasury

• Oversee bank reconciliations, cash flow management, and fund utilization.
• Handle online banking transactions and coordinate with financial institutions.

6. Payroll Management

• Oversee and process monthly payroll for employees.
• Verify Inputs received from HR team and update in payroll software.
• Ensure compliance with labour laws, salary structures, and payroll-related regulations.
• Maintain payroll records, employee TDS, and confidential salary information

7. Client Communication & Documentation Management

• Monitor and follow up with clients for all required documentation such as: NDA (Non-Disclosure Agreement), MSA (Master Service Agreement) SOW (Statement of Work)/ PO (Purchase Orders)
• Ensure all client documents are received, validated, and filed correctly

8. Team Leadership & Process Improvement

• Supervise and mentor accounts staff/trainees.
• Develop and implement accounting processes to improve efficiency and accuracy.
• Support system upgrades, ERP implementation, and digitalization efforts.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelors or Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Professional certification preferred: CA-IPCC, CMA-Inter (completed or pursuing).
• 4–6 years of relevant accounting experience (or as per company requirement).
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting standards
• Proficiency in accounting software (Tally, Zoho, QuickBooks, ERP systems).
• Advanced MS Excel skills.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational abilities.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• High level of accuracy, attention to detail, and confidentiality.