Assistant Manager - Accounts

Role & responsibilities

Core Accounting & Fund Management:

• Entity Accounting: Maintain accurate, up-to-date books of accounts for multiple entities (Trusts and Private Limited Companies).
• Payment Operations: Ensure accurate, verified, and timely processing of vendor payments and operational expenses.
• Fund Transfers: Execute and monitor inter-entity fund transfers in strict compliance with management instructions and organizational guidelines.
• Book Closure: Manage regular monthly, quarterly, and annual closing of books within specified timelines.

Vendor Management & Advance Tracking:

• Advance Settlement: Conduct regular, proactive follow-ups to ensure timely settlement and clearance of advances paid to vendors, contractors, and other parties.
• Bill Follow-up: Coordinate closely with vendors and internal teams to fetch pending bills, invoices, and supporting documents against payments made.
• Ageing Analysis: Review vendor advance ageing reports regularly to minimize longstanding unadjusted balances.

Reconciliations & Controls:

• Bank Reconciliations: Ensure regular, error-free Bank Reconciliation Statements (BRS) across all bank accounts.
• Ledger Reconciliations: Conduct routine reconciliations of inter-company ledgers, vendor accounts, and customer balances.

Statutory Compliance & Taxation:

• Deductions & Remittances: Ensure accurate calculation, deduction, and timely remittance of statutory dues including GST, TDS, and TCS.
• Tax Filings: Coordinate the preparation and filing of regular statutory returns.
• Real Estate Compliance: Ensure accounting alignments meet specific sector requirements (including RERA compliance where applicable).

Financial Reporting & Audits:

• Financial Statements: Prepare accurate financial statements and schedules in accordance with applicable accounting standards (Indian GAAP / Ind AS) and trust regulations.
• Audit Management: Act as the primary point of contact for internal and external audits, resolving audit queries promptly with proper documentation.

Preferred candidate profile

• Industry Exposure: Proven experience handling accounts in the Real Estate / Construction sector or managing Charitable Trust accounts is highly preferred.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in accounting software (such as TallyPrime or other ERPs) and advanced MS Excel.
• Knowledge Base: Strong working knowledge of GST, TDS, corporate accounting standards, and trust compliance regulations.
• Soft Skills: Strong persistent follow-up skills, excellent organizational abilities, sharp analytical skills, and clear communication.