Senior Accountant (India)

Senior Accountant (India)

13 Aug
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Important Group
|
India

13 Aug

Important Group

India

Job Summary

We are looking for a responsible and detail-oriented Accountant to manage day-to-day accounting operations for a shipping and logistics business.

The ideal candidate should have strong practical knowledge of TallyPrime/Tally ERP and be capable of independently handling routine accounting activities, maintaining accurate financial records, managing billing and documentation, and supporting GST-related accounting requirements.

The candidate should be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, meeting deadlines, and coordinating with internal teams for accounting and operational requirements.

Key Responsibilities.

Accounting & Bookkeeping

- Independently manage day-to-day accounting operations using TallyPrime/Tally ERP.
- Record and maintain daily financial transactions accurately.
- Pass and verify accounting entries, including:
- Sales entries
- Purchase entries
- Payment entries
- Receipt entries
- Journal entries
- Contra entries
- Maintain and update ledgers, vouchers, cash books, and bank books.
- Perform regular bank reconciliation and account verification.
- Ensure accounting records are complete, accurate, and up to date.

Billing & Documentation

- Prepare and maintain sales invoices, purchase records, debit notes, and credit notes.
- Verify billing information and supporting documents.
- Maintain proper accounting documentation and filing systems.
- Ensure timely entry and updating of financial and billing records in TallyPrime.

GST & Compliance Support

- Record and maintain GST-related sales and purchase entries.
- Maintain accurate GST-related accounting records and supporting documentation.




- Assist in preparing accounting data required for GST returns and other tax compliance activities.
- Coordinate with management or external consultants for accounting and GST-related requirements when necessary.

Reconciliation & Reporting

- Perform bank and ledger reconciliations.
- Identify and rectify accounting discrepancies.
- Prepare basic accounting and financial reports as required by management.
- Provide accurate accounting information and updates within required timelines.

Operational Coordination

- Coordinate with internal departments regarding invoices, payments, receipts, and supporting documents.
- Follow up on pending accounting documents and payment-related information.
- Support management with accounting-related reports and financial updates.
- Manage workload effectively during busy periods and meet accounting deadlines.

Mandatory Requirements

- Strong practical knowledge of TallyPrime/Tally ERP is compulsory.
- Ability to independently handle day-to-day accounting work in Tally.
- Practical experience in accounting and bookkeeping.
- Good understanding of basic accounting principles.
- Basic knowledge of GST and GST-related accounting entries.
- Experience with bank reconciliation and ledger reconciliation.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.




- Ability to work under pressure and complete tasks within deadlines.
- Good organizational and record-keeping skills.

Required Qualifications & Experience

- Graduate in Commerce, Accounting, Finance, or a related field; B.Com preferred.
- 1–2 years of relevant accounting experience preferred.
- Candidates with strong practical accounting and TallyPrime knowledge may be considered based on skills and experience.
- Experience in shipping, logistics, transport, trading, or a similar industry will be an added advantage.

Preferred Candidate Profile

- Responsible, disciplined, and committed to assigned responsibilities.
- Strong numerical and analytical abilities.
- Good communication and coordination skills.
- Able to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced operational setting.
- Strong follow-up skills and ability to manage multiple accounting tasks.
- Willingness to learn and adapt to business processes.

Salary & Benefits

- Salary: ₹20,000 – ₹35,000 per month, based on experience and practical accounting skills.
- Stable and professional work environment.
- Opportunity to gain experience in the shipping and logistics industry.
- Career growth opportunities based on performance and capability.

Pay: ₹20,000.00 - ₹35,000.00 per month

Application Question(s):

- How many years of practical accounting experience do you have?
- How many years of hands-on experience do you have with TallyPrime/Tally ERP?
- Can you independently handle complete day-to-day accounting work in TallyPrime/Tally ERP?

Work Location: In person

📌 Senior Accountant (India)
🏢 Important Group
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