Senior Accountant

Job Description: Senior Accountant

Position: Senior Accountant

Role Overview

The Senior Accountant is responsible for overseeing daily accounting operations, ensuring accuracy in financial reporting, maintaining compliance with statutory requirements, and supporting the management team in financial planning and decision-making. The role requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and hands-on experience in accounting processes.

Key Responsibilities1. Financial Accounting & Reporting

• Prepare and finalize monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Ensure timely closure of books of accounts.
• Maintain general ledger and ensure accuracy of journal entries.
• Conduct variance analysis and report financial performance to management.

2. Accounts Payable & Receivable

• Oversee vendor payments, purchase invoices, and credit/debit notes.
• Monitor customer outstanding, aging reports, and follow up on collections.
• Ensure proper reconciliation of supplier and customer accounts.

3. Taxation & Compliance

• Handle GST, TDS, PF, ESIC and other statutory compliance.
• Prepare and file monthly/quarterly GST returns.
• Ensure compliance with audit requirements and coordinate with external auditors.

4. Bank & Ledger Reconciliation

• Prepare bank reconciliations, cash flow statements, and daily fund tracking.
• Reconcile ledgers, stock accounts, and inter-company transactions.

5. Inventory & Costing

• Monitor inventory accounting, stock valuation, and cost sheet preparation (especially for FMCG/manufacturing).
• Coordinate with store/production teams for stock audits and variance checks.

6. Budgeting & MIS Reporting

• Assist in annual budgeting and forecasting.
• Prepare MIS reports for management—sales, expenses, profitability, variance reports.
• Analyse cost drivers and support management in cost-control strategies.

7. Internal Controls

• Implement and maintain internal financial controls.
• Review processes and suggest improvements for accuracy and efficiency.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Commerce.
• 5–8+ years of experience in accounting (FMCG or manufacturing industry preferred).
• Strong knowledge of Tally ERP, SAP, or other accounting software.
• Excellent understanding of GST, TDS, and statutory compliance.
• Strong analytical, numerical, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in MS Excel (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, MIS reporting).
• Ability to work under deadlines with accuracy and integrity.

Preferred Attributes

• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Ability to lead junior accounting staff.
• Strong communication and coordination abilities.
• Ethical, responsible, and committed to maintaining financial discipline.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹35,000.00 - ₹55,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person