Senior Accountant

Job Title: Accountant

Department: Finance & Accounts

Reporting To: Accounts Manager / Finance Head

Job Purpose

To manage day-to-day accounting operations, ensure statutory compliance, and maintain accurate financial records in line with applicable laws and company policies.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain books of accounts, including journal entries, ledgers, and reconciliations
• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements
• Handle Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable
• Perform bank, cash, and ledger reconciliations
• Ensure timely filing of GST returns (GSTR-1, GSTR-3B, etc.)
• Handle TDS computation, deductions, challans, and returns
• Assist in statutory, internal, and tax audits and provide required data
• Maintain a fixed asset register and depreciation accounting
• Support MIS reporting and management analysis
• Ensure compliance with the Companies Act, Income Tax Act, and GST laws
• Coordinate with banks, auditors, consultants, and internal departments
• Physical stocktaking, costing and budget preparation, etc.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Commerce (B.Com), M.Com / CA-Inter preferred
• 5-7 years of relevant accounting experience
• Practical knowledge of GST, TDS, and statutory compliances

Skills & Competencies

• Proficiency in accounting software SAP & Tally ERP
• Good knowledge of MS Excel
• Strong analytical and reconciliation skills
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to meet deadlines and work independently
• Good communication and coordination skills

Preferred Attributes

• Prior audit handling experience
• Exposure to SAP systems