Senior Accountant

SENIOR ACCOUNTANT – JOB DESCRIPTION

Company: DFC Logistics

Job Title: Senior Accountant

Department: Finance & Accounts

Reporting To: Finance Manager / Management

Job PurposeThe Senior Accountant will be responsible for managing day-to-day accounting operations, maintaining accurate financial records, ensuring statutory compliance, preparing financial reports, and supporting management with financial analysis and decision-making.

• Key Roles & Responsibilities1. Accounting & BookkeepingMaintain complete and accurate books of accounts.
• Handle daily accounting entries, journal entries, receipts, payments, and bank transactions.
• Ensure proper accounting of expenses, income, assets, and liabilities.
• Monitor and verify vouchers and supporting documents.
• 2. Bank & Cash ManagementPerform daily and monthly bank reconciliations.
• Monitor cash flow and fund requirements.
• Verify petty cash transactions and maintain proper records.
• Follow up on outstanding payments and receipts.
• 3. Accounts Payable & ReceivableManage vendor payments and outstanding balances.
• Prepare and monitor customer invoices and collections.
• Conduct vendor and customer ledger reconciliations.
• Follow up on pending payments and receivables.
• 4. GST & Statutory CompliancePrepare and verify GST-related data and returns.
• Reconcile purchase and sales data with GST records.
• Coordinate for timely filing of GST, TDS, and other statutory requirements.
• Maintain proper documentation for audits and compliance.
• 5. Payroll & Employee PaymentsVerify salary-related accounting entries.
• Process employee reimbursements, advances, and other payments.
• Reconcile employee advances and recoveries.
• 6. Financial ReportingPrepare monthly financial statements and management reports.
• Assist in preparation of Profit & Loss Account and Balance Sheet.
• Prepare MIS reports as required by management.
• Analyze expenses, revenue, and financial performance.
• 7. Audit & ComplianceCoordinate with internal and external auditors.
• Maintain proper supporting documents for all transactions.
• Ensure compliance with company accounting policies and statutory requirements.
• Identify accounting discrepancies and take corrective action.
• 8. Team CoordinationGuide and supervise junior accountants and accounts assistants.
• Ensure timely completion of accounting activities.
• Coordinate with operations, HR, vendors, customers, and management regarding financial matters.
• Required Skills & QualificationsQualification: B.Com / M.Com / CA Inter or equivalent.
• Experience: 5+ years of experience in Accounts and Finance.
• Strong knowledge of Tally Prime and MS Excel.
• Good knowledge of GST, TDS, bank reconciliation, and statutory compliance.
• Experience in preparing financial statements and MIS reports.
• Strong analytical, numerical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and handle confidential financial information.
• Good communication and team management skills.
• Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)Timely completion of monthly accounts.
• Accuracy of accounting records and reconciliations.
• Timely vendor payments and receivable follow-ups.
• Compliance with GST, TDS, and other statutory deadlines.
• Reduction in accounting errors and outstanding discrepancies.
• Timely submission of MIS and financial reports.

SalaryAs per company standards and candidate experience.