Job Description – Senior Accountant S&S; Automobiles and Crane Services@S and S We are hiring a Senior Accountant to own the complete accounts function of the company end to end, with owner-level responsibility and a Junior Accountant reporting to her. Item Details Position Company Location Reports to Team Experience Senior Accountant S&S; Automobiles and Crane Services (incl. S&S; Recovery Services) Kerala (head office) Managing Partner 1 Junior Accountant (direct report) 7+ years in accounts, ideally in transport, logistics, equipment rental or service businesses Employment type Full-time, on-site Preference Women candidates are especially encouraged to apply About the Role S&S; runs a crane rental fleet of 13 cranes (up to 250 ton) and a vehicle recovery operation with around 20 recovery vehicles, supported by 60+ staff. The Senior Accountant is the single point of ownership for all money that comes in and goes out. She will keep the books accurate and up to date, ensure every statutory filing is on time, and give management clear, reliable numbers to run the business. She is expected to act like an owner: anticipate problems, follow up without being chased, and protect the company's cash and compliance standing. Key Responsibilities 1. Books of accounts and day-to-day accounting Maintain complete and accurate books in Tally Prime (or the company's accounting software) on a daily basis.Record all sales, purchase, expense, journal, payment and receipt entries with proper supporting documents. Manage the ledger for crane hire, recovery/towing jobs, cross-hire, fuel, spares, maintenance and vehicle-related expenses. Maintain fixed asset register for cranes, recovery vehicles and equipment, including depreciation. 2. Sales,



billing and receivables Ensure every completed job is invoiced correctly and on time, with correct GST treatment. Track outstanding receivables customer-wise and prepare weekly ageing reports. Coordinate with the collection team and dispatch/operations to close pending payments. Reconcile customer ledgers and issue statements of account. 3. Purchases and payables Verify and record purchase bills, cross-hire invoices, fuel and vendor bills against approvals. Maintain vendor ledgers and plan vendor payments as per agreed terms and cash availability. Reconcile vendor accounts periodically and resolve differences. 4. GST and statutory compliance Prepare and file GSTR-1, GSTR-3B and annual returns (GSTR-9 / 9C) on time. Reconcile GSTR-2B with purchase register and ensure maximum eligible input tax credit. Handle TDS deduction, payment, return filing (24Q/26Q) and issue of Form 16/16A. Support PF, ESI and professional tax compliance with HR. Handle e-invoicing and e-way bills where applicable. Respond to GST/tax department notices with the consultant. 5. Banking and cash management Complete bank reconciliation for all accounts at least weekly, and monthly closing without fail. Manage petty cash, driver/operator advances and their settlement. Prepare daily/weekly cash flow and fund position for management. Monitor loans, EMIs, vehicle/equipment finance and insurance payments. 6.



Payroll support Page 2 of 4Job Description – Senior Accountant Process monthly salary, overtime, allowances and advances in coordination with HR. Ensure statutory deductions are correctly computed and paid. 7. Reporting, closing and audit Close books monthly within the agreed timeline. Prepare monthly MIS: profit and loss, revenue by crane/vehicle, expense analysis, receivables and payables. Prepare for statutory and tax audits; coordinate with the auditor/chartered accountant. Support income tax filing and advance tax planning. 8. Team leadership and controls Supervise, train and review the work of the Junior Accountant. Set up and follow clear procedures, approval limits and document filing so accounts do not depend on one person. Work with the company portal/software team to digitise billing and accounting workflows. Keep all financial information confidential. Qualifications and Skills Required B.Com / M.Com; CA Inter, CMA Inter or MBA (Finance) preferred. 7+ years of hands-on accounting experience, with at least 2 years handling full accounts independently. Strong working knowledge of GST, TDS, and Indian accounting standards. Expert in Tally Prime and MS Excel (VLOOKUP, pivot tables, reconciliations). Experience in GST return filing, bank reconciliation and finalisation of accounts up to audit. Preferred Experience in transport, logistics, crane/equipment rental, automobile or service industries. Experience supervising a junior accountant or small accounts team. Familiarity with GST portal, e-invoicing, e-way bill and TRACES. Comfortable in English and Malayalam.

Pay: ₹30,000.00 - ₹35,000.00 per month

Perks:

- Cell phone reimbursement

Experience:

- Accounting: 7 years (Required)

Work Location: Remote

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