Location: Kolkata, West Bengal, India (20% Remote)

Experience: 4–6 years

Type: Direct Placement

About the Role

Our client, the creative and digital services division of a global organization, is seeking a detail-oriented Finance & Accounting professional to manage day-to-day accounting operations.

This is an individual contributor role focused on hands-on execution, accuracy, and compliance. The ideal candidate is someone who thrives in a structured environment, is strong in accounting fundamentals, and can maintain clean and reliable financial records in a quick-paced, digital setup.

Key Responsibilities

Accounting & Financial Operations (Core Focus)

- Manage day-to-day accounting activities including journal entries, ledger maintenance, and reconciliations
- Ensure accuracy and completeness of financial records and maintain clean books
- Process vendor payments, reimbursements, and other financial transactions
- Maintain proper documentation, approvals, and audit trails for all transactions

Compliance & Taxation

- Support statutory compliance including GST, TDS, and other applicable regulations
- Stay updated on changes in tax and regulatory requirements and assist in implementation
- Coordinate with external consultants for compliance-related filings

Payroll Support

- Review and validate payroll inputs including salary, deductions, and reimbursements
- Ensure payroll entries are accurately recorded and compliant
- Collaborate with HR/payroll teams (no end-to-end ownership required)

Audit & Controls

- Assist in monthly, quarterly, and annual audits
- Perform timely reconciliations across all accounts
- Follow internal controls and proactively flag discrepancies





Reporting & Basic FP&A; Support

- Prepare periodic financial reports (monthly/quarterly)
- Support basic budget tracking and expense monitoring
- Assist with P&L; reviews and financial analysis as needed

Systems & Process

- Work extensively with accounting tools such as Zoho Books or similar ERP systems
- Adapt quickly to cloud-based accounting environments
- Identify opportunities to improve processes and efficiency

Qualifications & Skills

Education

- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field
- CA/CMA/MBA (Finance) is a plus, but not mandatory

Experience

- 4–6 years of hands-on accounting experience
- Experience in a creative agency, digital services firm, or mid-sized organization is preferred

Technical Skills

- Strong knowledge of Indian accounting standards and taxation (GST, TDS)
- Proficiency in Zoho Books or similar accounting/ERP tools
- Strong Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, basic analysis)

Soft Skills

- High attention to detail and accuracy
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Problem-solving mindset with ability to identify discrepancies quickly
- Comfortable working in structured, process-driven environments

Ideal Profile

- Execution-focused accounting professional (not a people manager)
- Solid in reconciliations, compliance, and maintaining clean books
- Experience working in digital/cloud-based accounting systems
- Reliable, detail-oriented, and able to operate independently

Why Join

- Opportunity to work with a growing global digital business
- Exposure to modern, cloud-based finance systems
- Collaborative and fast-paced work environment
- Strong learning and growth potential

📌 Finance & Accounting Manager (Kolkata)
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