Accounts & Administration Officer (Contract Basis)Position Details
- Job Title: Accounts & Administration Officer
- Employment Type: Contract
- Department: Finance & Administration
- Location: Selaiyur, Chennai
- Experience: 5-8 Years
- Qualification: B.Com / M.Com / MBA (Finance) or equivalent
Job Summary
We are looking for a detail-oriented and responsible Accounts & Administration Officer on a contract basis to support our Finance & Administration team. The ideal candidate should have hands-on experience in accounting, bookkeeping, GST, TDS, financial reporting, and office administration. The candidate should possess strong analytical skills, accuracy, and the ability to manage both financial and administrative functions efficiently while meeting deadlines.
Key Responsibilities Finance & Accounts
- Maintain day-to-day accounting transactions and ensure accurate bookkeeping.
- Prepare and process vendor invoices, payment vouchers, and journal entries.
- Perform bank reconciliations and maintain cash and bank records.
- Manage Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR).
- Prepare and file GST returns and ensure GST compliance.
- Deduct and reconcile TDS and assist in statutory compliance.
- Assist in monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closing activities.
- Prepare MIS reports and financial statements as required by management.
- Maintain fixed asset registers and depreciation records.
- Coordinate with auditors during internal and statutory audits.
- Ensure proper documentation and filing of financial records.
- Support payroll accounting and employee reimbursement processing.
- Assist in budgeting and expense tracking.
Administration
- Maintain office records, files, and administrative documentation.
- Coordinate with vendors for office supplies, software and other subscriptions, renewal, maintenance, and service-related activities.
- Monitor office inventory and ensure timely procurement of stationery and other office essentials.
- Assist in facility management and coordinate with housekeeping and maintenance teams.
- Support travel arrangements, accommodation bookings, and logistics when required.
- Coordinate courier services and maintain inward/outward dispatch records.
- Assist in organizing meetings in the office and maintaining administrative records.
- Support HR and other departments in administrative activities as required.
- Perform any other finance, accounts, or administrative tasks assigned by the reporting manager.
- Coordinate with auditor for statutory compliance on monthly or other frequency as directed
- Facilitate and execute business continuity plan along with IT and QA team as per SOP
Required Skills
- Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial processes.
- Experience with GST, TDS, and statutory compliance.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, basic formulas).
- Hands-on experience with Tally ERP/Tally Prime or similar accounting software.
- Good knowledge of office administration and vendor coordination.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple responsibilities.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working in a corporate or healthcare/pharmaceutical environment is preferred.
- Knowledge of payroll processing and statutory compliance will be an added advantage.
What We Offer
- Opportunity to work in a professional and collaborative environment.
- Hands-on exposure to finance, accounts, and administrative operations.
- Competitive compensation based on experience.
- Potential opportunity for contract extension or permanent employment based on performance.
Pay: ₹300,000.00 - ₹400,000.00 per year
Experience:
- accounting principles and financial processes: 5 years (Required)
Work Location: In person
