Senior Accountant

Key Responsibilities1. Accounting & Financial Operations

• Manage daily accounting activities including journal entries, ledgers, bank reconciliation, and financial postings.
• Oversee payables, receivables, vendor reconciliation, and credit control.
• Maintain accounts up to finalization and prepare financial statements (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow).

2. GST Compliance

• Prepare and file GST returns (GSTR-1, GSTR-3B, Annual Returns).
• Reconcile GSTR-2A / 2B with purchase registers.
• Handle GST invoicing, input tax credit validation, and refund claims.
• Manage GST audits, notices, and liaise with tax consultants.

3. Payroll Management

• Process monthly payroll for all employees including salary computation, overtime, incentives, and deductions.
• Manage PF, ESI, PT, TDS on salaries, and statutory payroll compliance.
• Maintain employee salary records, loan/advance statements, and payroll MIS.
• Coordinate with HR for attendance, onboarding, and employee-related financial documentation.

4. Internal & External Audits

• Lead internal audit activities to ensure financial accuracy and compliance.
• Prepare audit schedules, documentation, and support external auditors during statutory audits.
• Identify gaps in accounting controls and recommend corrective actions.
• Ensure timely closure of audit observations.

5. Taxation & Statutory Compliance

• Manage TDS calculations, payments, returns (Form 26Q, 24Q).
• Ensure compliance with Income Tax Act, Companies Act, and other regulatory requirements.
• Maintain documentation for statutory filings and respond to tax department notices.

6. Inventory & Cost Control

• Coordinate with production and warehouse teams for stock reconciliation.
• Validate BOM cost, wastage, and consumption reports.
• Maintain accurate records of raw materials, finished goods, and stock adjustments.

7. Financial Reporting & MIS

• Prepare monthly MIS: sales, expenses, cash flow, outstanding, and profitability.
• Conduct variance analysis between budget vs actuals.
• Provide financial insights to management for decision-making.

8. Vendor & Banking Coordination

• Manage vendor payments, credit terms, and reconciliation.
• Handle banking operations including LC, bank statements, and fund transfers.
• Track cash flow and ensure sufficient liquidity for operations.

Required Skills & Competencies

• Strong knowledge of GST, TDS, payroll, statutory compliance, and audit processes.
• Expertise in Tally ERP / SAP / Zoho Books or other accounting software.
• Advanced Excel skills (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP, MIS reporting).
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and documentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and handle high-volume accounting operations.
• Knowledge of FMCG or manufacturing accounts preferred.

Qualifications

• B.Com / M.Com / MBA (Finance)
• 4–8 years of experience in accounting with strong exposure to GST, payroll, and audits.
• Experience in manufacturing/FMCG environment is an added advantage.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Accuracy of GST, TDS, and statutory filings.
• Timely payroll processing and compliance submission.
• Audit closure without major observations.
• On-time vendor reconciliation and payment accuracy.
• Quality of financial reports and MIS provided.
• Error-free accounts finalization and ledger accuracy.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: ₹30,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Cell phone reimbursement
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person