Senior Accountant

We are looking for a highly skilled and detail-oriented Senior Accountant to manage and oversee the day-to-day accounting operations, end-to-end payroll processing, and statutory compliance functions. The ideal candidate should possess strong knowledge of Indian accounting standards, Labour laws, tax regulations, and experience in managing payroll and compliance with statutory authorities. Key Responsibilities: Accounting Financial Operations Oversee general accounting operations, including ledger maintenance, journal entries, Customer Invoicing and Balance Sheet Reconciliations. Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and MIS reports. Ensure accuracy and timeliness in financial reporting and closing activities. Coordinate with internal teams for expense tracking, budgeting, and variance analysis. Support statutory and internal audits with documentation and reconciliations. Payroll Management Manage end-to-end payroll processing in compliance with company policies and statutory laws. Handle employee salary structures, tax deductions, reimbursements, and final settlements. Ensure timely filing and remittance of payroll-related statutory dues (PF, ESI, PT, LWF, etc). Coordinate with HR for onboarding/offboarding and compensation updates. Resolve payroll-related employee queries in a timely and professional manner. Statutory Compliance Ensure timely filing and payment of GST, TDS, PF, ESI, PT, and other statutory liabilities. Prepare and file monthly, quarterly, and annual returns (GST returns, TDS returns, etc). Liaise with statutory authorities and consultants for assessments, notices, and audits. Stay updated with changes in tax and labour laws and assess their impact on the organization. Qualifications Skills: 4-7 years of experience in accounting, payroll and statutory compliance roles. Strong knowledge of Indian GAAP, GST, Income Tax, Labor laws, and compliance requirements. Proficiency in accounting and payroll software (eg, Oracle, Tally, Xero, Excel, other ERP). BCom/MCom/CA, CMA Inter Required Attributes: Work from Office, Hybrid Shift example UK/US Time zones Experience in managing finance functions in a startup or SME environment. Ability to work independently and manage multiple responsibilities efficiently. Hands-on approach to problem-solving and process improvement.