Specialist - Accounting & Compliance

What Drives Success

Role Overview

• The role involves supporting financial operations with a focus on handling audits, accounting processes, and accounts payable (AP) management.
• The candidate will ensure accuracy, compliance, and timely processing of financial transactions while supporting internal and external audit requirements.
• The position requires a detail-oriented mindset with strong process discipline and control awareness.

Key Responsibilities

Accounting & Financial Reporting

• Maintain books of accounts in adherence to applicable accounting standards.
• Pass and review journal entries, accruals, provisions, and adjustments.
• Perform monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities.
• Prepare reconciliations (Bank, Vendor, GL, Intercompany).
• Assist in financial statement preparation and schedules.

Audit Support (Internal & Statutory)

• Support statutory, internal, and tax audits with required documentation.
• Prepare audit schedules, working papers, and reconciliations.
• Track and ensure closure of audit observations.
• Interface with auditors to resolve queries efficiently.
• Strengthen internal controls and compliance processes.

Accounts Payable (AP) Management

• Process vendor invoices with accuracy and adherence to policies.
• Manage 3-way matching (PO, GRN, Invoice) wherever applicable.
• Ensure timely vendor payments and maintain payment schedules.
• Perform vendor reconciliation and query resolution.
• Monitor and improve AP ageing and payable cycles.

Compliance & Governance

• Ensure adherence to statutory compliances (GST, TDS, etc.).
• Maintain accurate documentation and audit trails.
• Support in regulatory reporting and filings.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies and SOPs.

Process Improvements

• Identify opportunities for automation and process optimization.
• Support implementation of ERP/system enhancements.
• Drive improvements in turnaround time (TAT) and accuracy metrics.

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong understanding of accounting principles and audit processes.
• Good exposure to AP workflows and vendor management.
• Working knowledge of GST, TDS, and statutory compliance.
• Hands-on experience with SAP preferred.
• Proficiency in MS Excel (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, basic automation).
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and attention to detail skills.
• Ability to manage deadlines and multitask effectively

What We Are Looking For

• CA Qualified with 3–7 years’ experience in audit firms or corporate finance roles.
• Exposure to end-to-end accounting and AP cycles.
• Demonstrated ability to work in fast-paced environments.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills