Accountant

Job Description: Accountant

Position Title: Accountant / Accounts Executive

Department: Finance & Accounts

Location: Turbhe

Employment Type: Full-time

1. Job Summary

The Accountant will be responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, ensuring statutory compliance (GST, TDS), and managing day-to-day accounting operations. The role requires a keen eye for detail, strict adherence to deadlines, and proficiency in modern accounting software.

2. Key Responsibilities & Duties

- Daily Accounting OperationsRecord day-to-day financial transactions and complete the posting process in Tally/ERP or equivalent software.

• Manage Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR) – ensuring invoices are sent/received and payments are tracked.
• Maintain and update the General Ledger (GL) and subsidiary ledgers.
• Reconcile bank statements with internal books of accounts on a monthly basis.
• B. Taxation & Compliance (Mandatory)Prepare and file GST returns (GSTR-1, GSTR-3B) and handle Input Tax Credit (ITC) reconciliation.
• Compute, deduct, and deposit TDS as per applicable sections.
• Prepare challans and ensure timely payment of statutory dues.
• Assist in the preparation of Annual Returns and respond to tax department notices/queries.
• C. Financial ReportingPrepare monthly Management Information System (MIS) reports, P&L statements, and Balance Sheets.
• Generate age-wise debtor and creditor reports for management review.
• Assist the Finance Manager in budgeting and forecasting.
• D. Auditing & CoordinationProvide necessary data and support during statutory, internal, and tax audits.
• Ensure compliance with Ind AS / IFRS where applicable.
• Handle vendor and customer queries regarding payments and statements.
• E. AdministrationMaintain fixed asset registers and calculate depreciation.
• Manage petty cash verification and expense reimbursement processing.
• Ensure proper documentation and filing of financial records (physical/digital) for future reference.

3. Compulsory Qualifications (Must-Have)It is mandatory for the candidate to possess the following to be considered for this role:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Commerce (B.Com) or equivalent. (M.Com is a plus).
• Certification: CA-Inter or CMA-Inter (preferred but not mandatory for Executive level).
• Software Proficiency: Expert knowledge of Tally Prime/ERP 9 and Advanced MS Excel (must be able to use VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, and SUMIFS).
• Taxation Knowledge: Working knowledge of GST & TDS filing processes and statutory deadlines.

4. Experience Requirements

• Minimum Experience: 2–3 years of relevant experience in accounting
• Preference: Experience in Digital Marketing industry will be preferred.

5. Skills & Competencies

• Analytical Skills: Ability to analyze financial data and identify discrepancies.
• Time Management: Must be able to meet strict monthly/quarterly compliance deadlines.
• Communication: Clear written and verbal communication for vendor and audit coordination.
• Integrity: High ethical standards and confidentiality regarding financial data.
• Adaptability: Willingness to learn new software (e.g., SAP, Zoho) if implemented.

6. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for Probation Period:

1. 100% accuracy in data entry and ledger postings.
2. 100% timely submission of GST/TDS challans and returns.
3. Weekly bank reconciliation completed by Monday morning.
4. Zero errors in invoice generation and vendor payment tracking.
5. Efficient handling of audit queries.