Job Description

Senior Accountant n

Department: Finance & Accounts

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Reporting To: Finance Head

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Location: Airnet Head Office

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Employment Type: Full time

About the Rolen

We are looking for a Senior Accountant – AP, Taxation & Compliance who can independently manage day-to-day accounting responsibilities, with strong ownership of Accounts Payable, taxation, reconciliations and statutory compliance.

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The ideal candidate should be highly accountable, detail-oriented and capable of working independently with minimal supervision. This is a hands-on role where the individual will be expected to take ownership from start to finish rather than wait for instructions or follow-ups.

Key Responsibilities1. Accounts Payable – APn

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- Manage the complete vendor payment and Accounts Payable cycle.
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- Verify vendor invoices against PO, GRN and supporting documents.
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- Ensure correct accounting of purchase invoices, expenses, GST and TDS.
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- Maintain accurate vendor ledgers.
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- Prepare and maintain vendor ageing and outstanding reports.
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- Prepare payment schedules based on due dates, business priorities and available cash flow.
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- Coordinate with vendors regarding invoices, outstanding balances and payment status.
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- Reconcile vendor accounts regularly and resolve discrepancies.
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- Track vendor advances, debit notes and credit notes.
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- Coordinate with Purchase, Warehouse, Billing and Operations for invoice discrepancies.
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- Ensure no payment is processed without appropriate supporting documents and approvals.
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- Handle day-to-day GST-related accounting and compliance activities.
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- Reconcile GSTR-2B with purchase records and books of accounts.
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- Identify and resolve GST mismatches and ineligible ITC.
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- Ensure correct GST treatment of purchase and expense transactions.
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- Assist in preparation and filing of applicable GST returns.
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- Handle TDS calculation, deduction, payment and return-related activities.
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- Maintain proper records and documentation for GST and TDS.
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- Track statutory tax payment and filing deadlines.
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- Coordinate with the CA/tax consultant for tax matters, assessments, notices and reconciliations.
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3. Accounting & Reconciliationsnn
- Maintain accurate accounting records in Tally/ERP.
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- Perform regular vendor ledger reconciliations.
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- Perform bank reconciliations.
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- Review purchase, expense and journal entries for accuracy.
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- Monitor outstanding advances and other balance sheet items.
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- Identify duplicate,



incorrect or unusual entries and take corrective action.
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- Assist with monthly and year-end closing.
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- Prepare schedules and supporting documents required for audits.
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- Ensure proper documentation and audit trail for accounting transactions.
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4. Compliance & Controlsnn
- Maintain a statutory compliance calendar and ensure all deadlines are met.
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- Ensure timely completion of GST, TDS and other applicable statutory requirements.
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- Maintain proper records for statutory audits and assessments.
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- Ensure adherence to internal approval and payment processes.
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- Identify control gaps and recommend improvements.
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- Ensure that financial transactions are properly supported and authorised.
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- Assist in strengthening internal financial controls and accounting processes.
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5. Reporting & MISnn
- Prepare weekly AP ageing and vendor outstanding reports.
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- Prepare payment schedules and upcoming liability reports.
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- Report pending reconciliations and unresolved issues.
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- Provide regular updates on statutory liabilities and compliance status.
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- Assist the Finance Head in preparing monthly financial reports and MIS.
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- Highlight unusual transactions, financial risks or discrepancies immediately.
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Independence & Accountabilityn

This role requires a high level of ownership and independent working.

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- Take complete ownership of assigned accounting, AP and compliance activities from start to finish.
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- Work independently with minimal day-to-day supervision.
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- Be responsible for meeting all statutory and internal deadlines without repeated follow-ups.
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- Proactively identify errors, mismatches, pending items and compliance risks.
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- Take corrective action rather than simply reporting a problem.
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- Maintain trackers for pending payments, reconciliations, filings and other critical activities.
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- Follow up independently with vendors, internal departments, banks, CA and consultants until closure.
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- Escalate important issues before they become problems, along with a proposed solution.
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- Take accountability for the accuracy and completeness of all work handled.
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- Maintain proper documentation and audit trail for every transaction.
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- During the absence of the Finance Head, be capable of independently managing the assigned AP, taxation and compliance responsibilities.
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- Missed deadlines, unresolved issues or errors should be proactively communicated and owned rather than attributed to lack of instructions or follow-up.
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Coordinationn

The candidate will regularly coordinate with:

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- Finance Head / Management
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- Accounts Receivable & Billing Team
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- Purchase Team
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- Warehouse Team
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- Operations Team
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- Vendors & Suppliers
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- Banks
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- CA / Tax Consultants
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- Auditors
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Candidate Profilen

Qualification:

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- B.Com / M.Com preferred.
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- CA Inter would be an advantage.
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Experience:

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- 3–6 years of relevant experience in Accounts, AP, GST and TDS.
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- Experience in trading, distribution, retail or FMCG/electronics businesses preferred.
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Technical Skills:

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- Strong knowledge of GST and TDS.
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- GSTR-2B and purchase reconciliation.
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- Vendor reconciliation and AP ageing.
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- Bank reconciliation.
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- Tally / ERP.
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- Good working knowledge of MS Excel.
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- Basic understanding of financial controls and audit requirements.
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Behavioural Requirementsn

We are looking for someone who demonstrates:

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- Ownership
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- Accountability
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- Independent working
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- Proactive follow-up
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- Attention to detail
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- Integrity
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- Deadline discipline
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- Problem-solving ability
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- Clear communication
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- Ability to take responsibility for mistakes and correct them quickly
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The candidate should not require constant supervision for routine responsibilities and should be comfortable being personally accountable for the work assigned to them.

Key Performance Indicators – KPIsn

The role will be evaluated on:

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- 100% statutory compliance within prescribed deadlines.
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- Accuracy of GST and TDS compliance.
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- Accuracy of GSTR-2B and purchase reconciliation.
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- Vendor reconciliation accuracy.
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- AP ageing and control of overdue liabilities.
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- Zero duplicate or unauthorised payments.
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- Timely completion of monthly closing activities.
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- Reduction in long-pending reconciliation items.
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- Accuracy and completeness of accounting entries.
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- Timely identification and escalation of financial/compliance issues.
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- Ability to independently complete assigned responsibilities without repeated follow-ups.
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- Overall ownership and accountability for the assigned function.
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📌 Senior Accountant (New Delhi)
🏢 Airnet
📍 New Delhi