Senior Accountant

Position Title: Senior Accountant

Office Location: Pune, India (WFO)

Qualification: M.Com / MBA – Finance

Experience Required: 3–6 Years (with at least 1–2 years of team handling experience – minimum 2-3 members)

Purpose of the Role

The Senior Accountant will be responsible for supervising daily accounting operations, ensuring accuracy in financial reporting, and maintaining statutory compliance. The role also includes mentoring junior accountants and working closely with the finance leadership team to support strategic decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

Accounting & Bookkeeping

 Oversee and manage day-to-day accounting operations.

 Ensure accurate recording of sales entries in Tally, including PayPal and Up work sales updates.

 Review and approve booking of expenses & purchases, including preparation of TDS invoices.

 Supervise and validate booking of receipts & payments, and management of intercompany balances.

 Authorize journal entries (TDS, GST, loans, adjustments).

 Monitor and control petty cash records and daily expense entries. Taxation & Compliance

 Ensure timely and accurate filing of GSTR-1 and GSTR-3B returns.

 Review preparation and workings for GST refunds and ensure compliance with GST laws.

 Oversee reconciliation of GSTR-1, GSTR-3B, 2A, 2B with books.

 Supervise Annual GST Returns preparation and provide assistance during audits.

 Handle LUT Renewal process.

 Review TDS calculations, booking, and payments.

 Approve preparation and reconciliation of TDS return filing.

 Oversee Advance Tax payments.

 Respond to tax notices and audit queries in coordination with management and consultants.

Payroll & Statutory Filings

 Manage end-to-end payroll processing ensuring statutory compliance.

 Supervise monthly/quarterly PF, PT, and ESI payments and returns.

Reconciliation & Reporting

 Review reconciliations of sales, purchases, ITC, debit/credit notes.

 Ensure loan, debtors, creditors, and intercompany reconciliations are accurate.

 Oversee 26AS reconciliation and compliance checks.

 Manage FIRC collections & summaries.

 Prepare and present monthly MIS reports (P&L, Cash Flow, Loan, Payroll, Investments) to management.

Banking & Administrative Tasks

 Act as a primary liaison with banks, auditors, GST officers, and vendors.

 Oversee daily payments as per the cash flow plan.

 Supervise cash collections, withdrawals, and deposits.

 Manage credit card expenses, RDs, FDs, and loan closures.

 Ensure proper documentation, filing, and data backups.

 Review credit notes, debit notes, and bad debts management.

Team & Process Management

 Supervise, mentor, and support a team of 2–3 members.

 Review work, provide training, and ensure team efficiency.

 Streamline and improve accounting processes and documentation.

 Support and implement internal process audits and compliance checks.

Required Skills & Competencies

 Proven work experience as a Senior Accountant or in a similar role.

 Expertise in Tally ERP and other accounting software.

 Advanced proficiency in Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP, Formulas, and Charts).

 Strong knowledge of Indian Taxation Laws, GST, and TDS.

 High attention to detail and accuracy in financial reporting.

 Demonstrated ability to handle a team and supervise accounting staff.

 Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

 Excellent communication skills (verbal and written).

 Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and meet strict deadlines. Compensation & Benefits

 Market-competitive salary, aligned with experience and profile

 Direct exposure to senior leadership with the opportunity to contribute to strategic finance initiatives

 Stable and collaborative work environment with a focus on learning and development

Company Profile – About Konnect Konnect Books & Taxes is a Bookkeeping, Taxation & Advisory division, of the Konnect Group Company, that has catered to companies globally, with custom service lines that not only benefit the user in the short term, but who’s impact can be seen even after a couple of years. We not only manage books, but ensure that customers receive consulting that benefits their overall operations. We take care of their taxes and compliances so that they can concentrate on their core business. We work with various industries including Real Estate, Health-care, Technology, Hospitality, e-Commerce & the Retail sector, with best in class Functional Consultants, Subject Matter Experts & Technologies. We believe that every customer is unique and therefore give its due when performing a review of our customers who trust in us.

Website: www.konnectbooks.com