Accountant

 

Job Summary

We are looking for a detail-oriented and proactive Accountant with 4–5 years of experience to manage day-to-day accounting operations, statutory compliances, and banking activities. The ideal candidate should have a strong understanding of Indian accounting standards, GST, TDS, vendor payments, and financial reporting. The role requires accuracy, ownership, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

Accounting & Bookkeeping

• Record and maintain day-to-day accounting transactions in the ERP system.
• Prepare journal entries and ensure proper accounting of expenses, accruals, provisions, and prepaid expenses.
• Perform monthly ledger scrutiny and account reconciliations.
• Prepare schedules for month-end and year-end financial closing.
• Reconcile bank accounts, vendor balances, customer balances, and inter-company transactions.
• Ensure proper maintenance of accounting records and supporting documentation.

GST Compliance

• Prepare and file monthly and annual GST returns (GSTR-1, GSTR-3B, etc.).
• Reconcile GST input tax credit with GSTR-2B.
• Ensure timely payment of GST liabilities.
• Handle GST notices, reconciliations, and departmental queries.
• Coordinate with auditors during GST audits.

TDS Compliance

• Deduct TDS as per applicable provisions of the Income-tax Act.
• Prepare and file quarterly TDS returns.
• Reconcile TDS liabilities and generate Form 16A.
• Ensure timely deposit of TDS and compliance with statutory deadlines.
• Address TDS-related notices and reconciliations.

Banking & Payments

• Process vendor payments, employee reimbursements, and statutory payments through banking portals.
• Prepare payment proposals and obtain necessary approvals.
• Monitor daily bank balances and cash flow requirements.
• Perform bank reconciliations on a regular basis.
• Coordinate with banks for account-related matters, documentation, and issue resolution.

Statutory & Audit Support

• Assist in statutory, tax, and internal audits by providing required schedules and documentation.
• Maintain records supporting statutory compliances.
• Ensure adherence to internal financial controls and company policies.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Commerce (B.Com); M.Com or CA Inter is preferred.
• 4–5 years of relevant experience in accounting and finance.
• Strong knowledge of GST, TDS, and Indian accounting practices.
• Experience working with ERP systems such as Oracle NetSuite, SAP, Microsoft Dynamics, Tally, or similar.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, SUMIFS, basic formulas).

Required Skills

• Strong accounting fundamentals.
• Good understanding of GST and TDS regulations.
• Experience in banking operations and payment processing.
• Excellent analytical and reconciliation skills.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong sense of ownership and accountability.

Preferred Experience

• Experience in a corporate or multinational organization.
• Exposure to month-end and year-end financial close.
• Candidates with experience in Oracle ERP will be preferred.
• Familiarity with internal controls and compliance processes