Job Title: Accountant
We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented individual to join our team as an Accountant at Praga Capital. This is a multifaceted role that requires a combination of proficient accounting skills and basic administrative skills. We are looking for a candidate with previous experience in Accounting and basic Administration work, along with excellent communication skills.
Role & Responsibilities:
1. Rental & CAM Reporting
- Prepare monthly rent invoices for all tenants across both properties (Praga Square, Bommasandra, and a second property), in line with lease terms and escalation clauses
- Prepare monthly CAM Reports and CAM Invoices based on Common area maintenance bills as per actuals.
- Track Accounts payable and Accounts receivable and follow up directly with tenants on overdue rent/CAM payments; escalate to the reporting manager where it may be required to do so.
- Coordinate with the Property manager on tenant billing disputes, CAM cost deductions, or service-quality-linked adjustments
- Manage and reconcile tenant security deposits, advance rent, and interest-free deposits as per lease agreements
- Maintain a lease escalation and renewal calendar, ensuring rent revisions are applied on time and renewal notices go out in advance
2. Accounts Payable & Vendor Management
- Process and approve payments to CAM vendors (housekeeping, security, maintenance), utility providers, and project/construction vendors
- Verify vendor invoices against purchase orders / contracts / work completion before releasing payment
- Maintain vendor ledgers, track outstanding payables, and ensure timely TDS deduction on applicable vendor and contractor payments
- Negotiate payment terms with recurring vendors in consultation with the Operations Manager
3. Statutory Compliance & Taxation
- GST compliance: monthly/quarterly return filing (GSTR-1, GSTR-3B) on rental and CAM income, input credit reconciliation
- TDS compliance: deduction, timely deposit, and quarterly TDS return filing on rent, contractor payments, and professional fees
- Income tax: computation of advance tax, coordination with the external CA for annual return filing and assessments
- Property tax and other statutory dues payable to BBMP / local municipal authority
- Maintain a compliance calendar covering all statutory due dates and ensure zero-default filings
4. Banking, Treasury & Cash Flow
- Manage day-to-day banking operations — fund transfers, reconciliations, and signatory processes
- Track loan / EMI obligations and liaise with banks or NBFCs on any project financing or working capital facilities
- Prepare monthly cash flow projections to ensure sufficient liquidity for CAM costs, vendor payments, payroll, and capex
- Advise the MD on surplus fund deployment (fixed deposits, sweep accounts, etc.)
5. MIS, Budgeting & Reporting
- Prepare monthly MIS covering rental income vs. budget, CAM cost analysis, and tenant/property-wise profitability
- Prepare the annual operating budget (CAM charges, admin costs, capex) in consultation with the Operations Manager and Design/Project Management team
- Present monthly and quarterly financial performance summaries to the Managing Director
- Prepare financial data/statements needed for bank loan or credit facility applications
6. Statutory Audit & Record-Keeping
- Coordinate the annual statutory and tax audit with the external CA firm, and ensure timely closure without material findings
- Maintain lease agreements, invoices, and financial records in an organized, audit-ready manner
- Ensure proper documentation and capitalization of all project-related capex for accounting and tax purposes
7. Administrative & People Operations
- Hiring support: coordinate recruitment for open roles — posting on job portals, sourcing/shortlisting candidates, scheduling interviews with the MD and relevant department head, and managing offer letters and onboarding paperwork
- Payroll processing: process monthly salaries for all employees, calculate statutory deductions (PF / ESI where applicable, professional tax, TDS on salary), and issue payslips on time
- Leave & attendance management: maintain leave records and attendance for office staff, coordinate with the Operations Manager for attendance tracking of site/CAM staff, and approve routine leave as delegated by the MD
- Employee records: maintain personnel files — offer letters, ID and bank details, contracts — in a secure and organized manner
- Agreement tracking: maintain a repository of vendor contracts and lease agreements, and flag upcoming renewal or expiry dates
- General office administration: track renewals for insurance (property, fire, liability), trade licenses, and other compliance-linked administrative filings
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field is preferred.
- 2-4 years of experience in an Accounts with experience also in Administration of a small organisation.
- Strong knowledge of administrative procedures and practices.
- Proficient in using accounting software like Tally, Zoho books and MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook).
- Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
- Attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and financial record keeping.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Experience with coordinating audits and working with auditors is a plus.
We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages, along with opportunities for professional growth and development within our organization.
To apply for this position, please submit your resume, cover letter, and any other relevant documents on Indeed. We appreciate all applications, but due to our constraints we will only be able to reach out to you if we have shortlisted your application.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: ₹25,000.00 - ₹30,000.00 per month
Benefits:
Application Question(s):
- We use Zoho books as our preferred accounting software. Are you proficient with Zoho Books ?
- Are you currently based in Bangalore in or around Electronic City ? We are looking for a suitable candidate for whom the commute is short :)
Experience:
- total work: 2 years (Required)
Location:
- Bengaluru, Karnataka (Required)
Work Location: In person
