– Accountant

Job Title: Accountant

Department: Finance & Accounts

Location: Bangalore

Experience: 5–6 Years Minimum

Reporting To: Finance Manager

Joining: Immediate Joiners Preferred

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Job Purpose

We are looking for an experienced and detail-oriented Accountant to manage day-to-day accounting operations, project accounting, billing, vendor payments, receivables, statutory compliance, and cash flow management.

The ideal candidate should have strong hands-on experience in accounting, project costing, reconciliations, MIS reporting, and financial controls. The candidate will work closely with the Finance, Procurement, Project, and Management teams to ensure accurate financial reporting and effective management of the company's cash flow.

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Key Responsibilities

1. Accounting & Bookkeeping

- Manage day-to-day accounting activities, including journal entries, expense booking, ledgers, and supporting documentation.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date books of accounts in Tally Prime / ERP.
- Perform regular bank, vendor, customer, inter-branch, and inter-project reconciliations.
- Verify invoices, vouchers, expense claims, and other financial documents.
- Ensure proper accounting and classification of expenses, assets, liabilities, and revenue.
- Maintain accurate records and ensure timely closure of monthly accounts.

1. Project Accounting & Billing

- Coordinate with project teams to prepare and raise client invoices based on work progress, milestones, or contractual terms.
- Verify project costs and ensure accurate allocation of expenses across projects/sites.
- Track project-wise revenue, material costs, labour costs, subcontractor costs, and overheads.
- Monitor project budgets versus actual costs.
- Prepare project-wise profitability and cost reports for management review.
- Coordinate with project teams to resolve billing and cost-related discrepancies.

1. Cash Flow Management

- Prepare and maintain weekly/monthly cash flow forecasts based on expected collections, vendor payments, payroll, statutory dues, and other financial commitments.
- Monitor daily cash and bank balances to ensure adequate liquidity for business operations.
- Track expected customer collections and align them with upcoming payment obligations.
- Prepare cash inflow and outflow statements and highlight potential cash flow gaps to the Finance Manager.
- Coordinate with the receivables and project teams to improve collection timelines.
- Plan and prioritize vendor and subcontractor payments based on cash availability and business requirements.
- Monitor advances to vendors, suppliers,



and subcontractors and ensure timely adjustment/reconciliation.
- Provide management with regular updates on cash position and upcoming financial commitments.

1. Vendor & Payment Management

- Verify vendor bills against Purchase Orders, GRNs, work orders, and supporting documents before processing payments.
- Maintain accurate vendor ledgers and payment schedules.
- Ensure timely processing of vendor, supplier, and subcontractor payments.
- Track vendor and subcontractor advances and ensure timely settlement.
- Reconcile vendor accounts periodically and resolve outstanding discrepancies.
- Coordinate with procurement and project teams regarding billing and payment issues.

1. Receivables & Collections

- Monitor outstanding customer/client receivables and follow up for timely collections.
- Prepare and maintain customer aging reports.
- Coordinate with project and commercial teams to resolve billing-related issues affecting collections.
- Track committed collection dates and update cash flow forecasts accordingly.
- Escalate overdue receivables and potential collection risks to the Finance Manager.
- Support management in maintaining an productive working-capital cycle.

1. Statutory Compliance

- Manage accounting entries related to GST, TDS, and other applicable statutory requirements.
- Coordinate with consultants/auditors for GST, TDS, tax, and other compliance activities.
- Ensure timely payment of statutory dues.
- Maintain proper records and supporting documents for statutory audits, assessments, and inspections.
- Assist in responding to audit and compliance queries.

1. MIS & Financial Reporting

- Prepare monthly Trial Balance, Profit & Loss Account, Balance Sheet, and other financial reports.
- Prepare project-wise financial and profitability reports.
- Prepare receivables, payables, cash flow, and expense reports for management review.
- Analyze project cost variances and highlight significant deviations.
- Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities.
- Provide accurate financial data and reports to the Finance Manager and management.

1. Audit & Internal Controls

- Support internal, statutory, and tax audits by providing required schedules and documentation.
- Ensure proper filing and maintenance of accounting records.




- Identify accounting discrepancies and support corrective actions.
- Follow internal financial controls and company accounting policies.
- Assist in strengthening processes related to billing, payments, collections, and cash management.

________________________________________ Qualifications & Experience

Education

- B.Com / M.Com / MBA (Finance) / CA Inter or equivalent qualification.

Experience:
- Minimum 5–6 years of relevant experience in accounting and finance.
- Experience in interior contracting, construction, real estate, engineering, or other project-based organizations will be preferred.
- Immediate Joiners are preferred.

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Required Technical Skills

- Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial processes.
- Hands-on experience with Tally Prime / ERP systems.
- Advanced knowledge of MS Excel including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, SUMIFS, and financial reporting.
- Strong understanding of GST, TDS, and statutory compliance.
- Experience in project accounting, project costing, billing, and reconciliations.
- Good understanding of cash flow forecasting and working capital management.
- Knowledge of receivables, payables, vendor management, and bank reconciliation.

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Key Competencies

- Solid analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
- Strong reconciliation and financial reporting skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
- Good coordination and communication skills.
- Proactive approach to identifying financial discrepancies and cash flow risks.
- Ability to work independently and coordinate effectively with cross-functional teams.
- Strong sense of ownership, confidentiality, and accountability.

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Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

- Accuracy and timely completion of accounting entries and monthly closing.
- Timely client billing and reduction in billing delays.
- Timely collection and monitoring of outstanding receivables.
- Accuracy of cash flow forecasting and monitoring.
- Effective management of cash inflows and outflows.
- Timely processing and reconciliation of vendor payments.
- Accuracy of project costing and profitability reports.
- Timely completion of GST, TDS, and other statutory requirements.
- Audit readiness and accuracy of financial documentation.
- Maintenance of clean, accurate, and reconciled ledgers.

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Growth Path

Accountant → Senior Accountant → Finance Manager → Head of Finance / Financial Controller

Pay: ₹25,000.00 - ₹35,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person

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🏢 Rajesh kumar Das
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