Profile: Sr. Accountant
Experience:
5-8 years of hands-on accounting experience. Experience in an SME, trading, distribution, electronics, electrical, or similar business environment preferred. Strong experience managing accounts independently from bookkeeping through finalization. Roles:
Accounting & Bookkeeping
Maintain complete and accurate books of accounts, including general ledger, journals, and subledgers in
Zoho Books. Manage accounts payable and receivable, including vendor bills, customer invoicing, payments, collections, and follow-ups. Perform regular bank, vendor, and customer reconciliations and resolve discrepancies. Maintain the fixed-asset register and record depreciation. Manage petty cash, expense claims, and employee reimbursements. Ensure all accounting transactions are recorded accurately and on time.
Statutory Compliance & Taxation
Prepare and file
GST returns including GSTR-1 and GSTR-3B. Reconcile GSTR-2B and manage input tax credit. Handle
TDS deduction, deposit, reconciliation, and quarterly return filing. Support income tax, advance tax, and professional tax compliance. Coordinate PF/ESI accounting entries with HR/payroll. Ensure timely compliance with applicable statutory and tax requirements.
Month-End Close & Reporting
Own month-end and year-end closing activities, including accruals, prepaid amortization, provisions, and adjusting entries. Prepare monthly
P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow statements, and variance analysis. Prepare MIS reports and dashboards for management. Track cash flow, receivables ageing, payables, expenses, and business performance. Monitor product/category-wise and business-wise costs and margins where required. Provide accurate financial information to management for business decisions.
Audit & Controls
Prepare schedules, reconciliations, and supporting documentation for statutory and internal audits. Coordinate with Chartered Accountants and auditors and act as the primary point of contact for accounting-related queries. Maintain organized financial records and ensure year-round audit readiness. Help establish and strengthen internal financial controls and accounting processes. Identify discrepancies, control gaps, and process improvements. Qualification:
B.Com / M.Com / CA-Inter / CMA-Inter or equivalent accounting qualification. Strong working knowledge of GST, TDS, and Indian income tax compliance. Proficiency in
Zoho Books is required. Strong Excel skills for reconciliations, MIS, and financial reporting. Sound understanding of the complete accounting cycle and financial statement preparation.
