An accountant is responsible for managing financial records, ensuring legal compliance, and analyzing data to support business decisions. Core duties include reconciling accounts, processing payroll, preparing financial statements (like balance sheets), computing taxes, and advising management on cost-saving strategies. [1, 2]Accountant responsibilities span across several distinct but interconnected areas:1. Financial Record Keeping & Reporting
- Recording Transactions: Maintaining accurate, up-to-date daily ledgers of income, expenses, assets, and liabilities.
- Financial Statements: Preparing regular cash flow statements, balance sheets, and income (profit and loss) statements.
- Account Reconciliations: Verifying internal records by matching them against bank statements and other external accounts to resolve discrepancies. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]
2. Tax Planning & Compliance
- Tax Preparation: Computing taxes, ensuring deductions are properly applied, and filing annual or periodic tax returns.
- Regulatory Adherence: Ensuring all financial records and practices align with statutory laws and accounting frameworks. [1, 2, 3]
3. Budgeting & Financial Analysis
- Forecasting: Developing budgets, monitoring cash flows, and creating financial forecasts to support organizational planning.
- Performance Analysis: Analyzing financial data to identify spending trends, assess liquidity, and highlight cost-saving opportunities. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]
4. Auditing & Control
- Internal & External Audits: Conducting internal audits for accuracy and collaborating with external auditors to prepare necessary reporting documents.
- Internal Controls: Designing and implementing robust financial policies to prevent fraud and manage financial risk. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]
5. Day-to-Day Operations
- Accounts Payable/Receivable: Processing vendor payments (AP) and tracking incoming revenue from clients (AR).
- Payroll Processing: Calculating wages, taxes, and deductions, and ensuring timely payroll execution. [1, 2]
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: ₹15,000.00 - ₹20,000.00 per month
Work Location: In person
