Senior Accountant

Position: Senior Accountant

Department: Finance & Accounts

Experience: 5 Years+ (Minimum 5 Years in CA Firm Preferred)

Qualification: M.Com. with strong accounting experience / CA Inter or IPCC Passed with strong accounting experience

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Senior Accountant to manage the company's accounting, taxation, compliance, financial reporting, and audit functions. The ideal candidate should possess strong knowledge of Indian accounting standards, GST, Income Tax, TDS, Companies Act compliances, and financial controls.

Key Responsibilities

1. Financial Accounting & Reporting

• Prepare and maintain books of accounts in compliance with applicable accounting standards.
• Finalize monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Prepare Profit & Loss Account, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow Statement, and MIS reports.
• Conduct account reconciliations and ensure accuracy of financial records.
• Monitor general ledger activities and journal entries.

2. Taxation & Compliance

• Ensure timely filing of GST returns (GSTR-1, GSTR-3B, Annual Return, Reconciliation).
• Handle Income Tax compliances including TDS deduction, deposit, and return filing.
• Prepare tax computations and coordinate with tax consultants.
• Ensure compliance with FEMA, RBI, and other regulatory requirements, wherever applicable.
• Monitor statutory compliance deadlines and maintain compliance trackers.

3. Audit & Internal Controls

• Coordinate statutory audits, tax audits, internal audits, and GST audits.
• Prepare audit schedules, supporting documents, and reconciliations.
• Implement and monitor internal financial controls.
• Address audit observations and ensure timely closure.

4. Accounts Payable & Receivable

• Review vendor payments and customer receivables.
• Monitor cash flow and working capital requirements.
• Ensure timely collection of receivables and settlement of payables.
• Verify invoices, payment approvals, and accounting entries.

5. Corporate & Regulatory Compliance

• Assist in Companies Act compliances and MCA filings.
• Support preparation of board meeting and shareholder-related financial information.
• Maintain statutory registers and records as required.

6. Budgeting & Financial Analysis

• Assist management in budgeting and forecasting.
• Perform variance analysis and provide financial insights.
• Prepare profitability and cost analysis reports.
• Support strategic decision-making through financial data analysis.

7. Team Management

• Supervise junior accountants and finance executives.
• Review accounting entries and ensure compliance with accounting policies.
• Train team members on accounting and compliance matters.

Required Skills & Competencies

Technical Skills

• Strong knowledge of Accounting Standards, Ind AS, and financial reporting.
• Expertise in GST, TDS, Income Tax, and statutory compliances.
• Experience in audit handling and financial statement preparation.
• Proficiency in Tally Prime, Busy, Zoho Books, SAP, Oracle, or ERP systems.
• Advanced MS Excel skills (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, Power Query, Financial Models).

Soft Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Leadership and team management capabilities.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to work under deadlines and manage multiple assignments.