Job Summary
We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Accountant with 4-5 years of experience to manage day-to-day accounting operations, financial reporting, statutory compliance, and financial controls. The ideal candidate has strong accounting knowledge, hands-on experience with Tally ERP, excellent reconciliation skills, and a solid understanding of taxation and compliance requirements. This role works closely with management, auditors, vendors, customers, and internal departments to ensure accurate financial records and timely reporting.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Accounting & Reporting
- Maintain accurate books of accounts and the general ledger
- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports
- Post journal entries, accruals, provisions, and adjustment entries
- Perform month-end and year-end closing activities
- Conduct ledger scrutiny and account reconciliations
- Prepare P&L statements, balance sheets, cash flow statements, and management reports
- Support budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis
Accounts Payable
- Verify purchase invoices and ensure accurate accounting
- Process vendor payments per approved schedules
- Reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies
Accounts Receivable
- Generate invoices and maintain customer accounts
- Monitor receivables and follow up on collections
- Reconcile customer accounts regularly
- Prepare aging reports and escalate overdue balances
Banking & Cash Management
- Perform bank reconciliations regularly
- Monitor cash flow and prepare cash position reports
- Manage petty cash transactions and documentation
- Support fund planning and liquidity management
Taxation & Statutory Compliance
- Ensure compliance with applicable government regulations
- Coordinate with auditors during internal, statutory, and tax audits
Payroll Support
- Verify payroll data and deductions, and coordinate with HR for salary processing
- Ensure timely payment of employee salaries
ERP & Process Management
- Maintain accounting records in Tally ERP
- Generate reports from Tally for management review
- Ensure proper documentation and record-keeping
- Support process improvements and internal control initiatives
Internal Controls & Compliance
- Ensure adherence to company policies and accounting procedures
- Maintain financial accuracy and data integrity
- Support implementation of financial controls and audit recommendations
Required Qualifications
- M.Com, CA Inter, Bachelor's degree in Commerce (B.Com), or equivalent
- Fluency in English, Hindi, and Malayalam
Experience
- 4-5 years of relevant accounting experience
- End-to-end accounting experience across AP, AR, bank reconciliation, and financial reporting
- Hands-on experience with Tally ERP (mandatory)
- Experience with UAE VAT regulations and filing (preferred)
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Kochi, Kerala (Kochi): Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Application Question(s):
- What is your Notice period in Number of Days
Education:
Experience:
- Accounting: 3 years (Required)
- Tally: 3 years (Required)
- Accounts Payable: 3 years (Required)
- Accounts Receivable: 3 years (Required)
- Banking & Cash Management: 3 years (Required)
- Taxation & Statutory Compliance: 3 years (Required)
- Payroll Support: 3 years (Required)
- UAE VAT: 2 years (Required)
Language:
- English (Required)
- Malayalam (Required)
- Hindi (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Tally certification (Required)
Work Location: In person
