Job Title: Senior Accountant

Department: Finance & Accounts

Reports To: Finance Manager / Financial Controller

Experience: 5–8 years

Qualification: B.Com / M.Com / CA Inter / MBA Finance or equivalent

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced and detail-oriented Senior Accountant to manage day-to-day accounting operations, financial reporting, taxation, reconciliations, and month-end and year-end closing activities. The ideal candidate should have solid accounting knowledge, analytical skills, and proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel.

Key Responsibilities

1. Accounting & Financial Reporting

Manage general ledger, journal entries, and day-to-day accounting transactions.

Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.

Ensure accurate recording of income, expenses, assets, and liabilities.

Perform bank, vendor, customer, and intercompany reconciliations.

Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable.

Monitor outstanding balances and follow up on overdue payments.

2. Taxation & Statutory Compliance

Handle GST returns, reconciliations, and related compliance.

Manage TDS calculations, payments, and return filings.

Assist with income tax computations and other statutory requirements.

Maintain proper documentation for tax assessments and audits.

Ensure timely compliance with applicable accounting standards and regulations.

3. Month-End & Year-End Closing

Prepare month-end closing entries and schedules.

Review provisions, accruals, prepayments, and depreciation.





Reconcile balance sheet accounts and investigate discrepancies.

Support annual financial closing and statutory audits.

4. Budgeting & Financial Analysis

Assist in budget preparation and cash flow forecasting.

Analyze financial statements and identify variances.

Prepare MIS reports and management dashboards.

Provide financial information to management for decision-making.

5. Internal Controls & Audit

Ensure compliance with internal accounting policies and procedures.

Coordinate with internal and external auditors.

Identify accounting discrepancies and recommend corrective actions.

Maintain accurate financial records and supporting documents.

Required Skills

Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting.

Practical knowledge of GST, TDS, and Indian statutory compliance.

Proficiency in Tally Prime, SAP, Oracle, or other accounting ERP systems.

Advanced or intermediate Microsoft Excel skills.

Strong analytical, problem-solving, and reconciliation skills.

Good communication, organization, and time-management abilities.

Ability to work independently and meet reporting deadlines.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Accuracy and timeliness of financial reporting.

Timely completion of GST and TDS compliance.

Accuracy of bank and balance sheet reconciliations.

Timely closure of monthly accounts.

Reduction in accounting errors and outstanding receivables.

Audit compliance and timely resolution of audit observations.

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