Senior Accountant

Job Description

Title: Senior Accountant The Senior Accountant plays a vital role in ensuring accurate financial accounting, statutory tax compliance, and Tally-based financial reporting within the real estate industry . The position involves direct responsibility for GST, TDS, income tax compliance, project accounting, MIS reporting, and audit preparation. The ideal candidate should possess strong accounting fundamentals, ERP/Tally expertise, and the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment. Key Responsibilities 1. Accounting & General Ledger Management Record daily accounting entries, including project-specific transactions. Assist with month-end and year-end closing activities. Ensure accurate documentation and accounting for revenue, expenses, and provisions. 2. Taxation (GST, TDS, Income Tax) Support timely and accurate filing of GST, TDS, and other statutory returns. Reconcile tax liabilities with input credits and maintain compliance. Prepare challans, returns, and tax documentation required for audits. 3. MIS & Financial Reporting Assist in preparing project-wise cost reports, collection trackers, and cash flow statements. Generate standard and customized financial reports using Tally software. 4. Audit & Compliance Support Prepare audit schedules and support both internal and statutory audit processes. Ensure adherence to real estate regulations, including RERA Form 3 and Form 5 compliance. Maintain thorough documentation and audit trails for financial transactions. 5. Cross-Functional Coordination Collaborate with departments such as Projects, Legal, Procurement, and HR for invoice validation, contract payments, and cost allocation. Coordinate with external consultants for taxation, audit, and banking matters. Technical Skills In-depth knowledge of GST, TDS , and other tax provisions relevant to the real estate sector. Proficient with Tally software (minimum 4 years), preferably including ERP-HiRise, FAR Vision, or Tally Prime ERP . Strong command of MS Excel , Word, and financial reporting tools. Technical Competencies ERP-Based Accounting & Reporting Direct & Indirect Tax Compliance Financial Reconciliation & Documentation Project Accounting & Real Estate Financial Processes Audit Preparation & Support Behavioral Competencies Accuracy & Attention to Detail: Ensures precision in data entry and reporting. Team Player: Supports collaboration across departments. Proactive & Organized: Plans tasks effectively and meets deadlines. Analytical Thinking: Identifies and resolves financial discrepancies. Ethical & Responsible: Handles sensitive financial data with integrity.