Role Overview

We are looking for a detail-oriented Finance & Accounts skilled to manage day-to-day bookkeeping, payroll support, financial reporting, and statutory tax compliance. The candidate will be responsible for maintaining accurate books of accounts using Zoho Books, preparing monthly financial reports, supporting payroll processing, and ensuring timely compliance with applicable GST, TDS, and income tax requirements.

Key Responsibilities1. Bookkeeping & Accounting

- Maintain books of accounts in Zoho Books, including sales, purchases, receipts, payments, expenses, and journal entries.
- Maintain customer, vendor, employee advance, and reimbursement ledgers.
- Perform bank reconciliations and reconcile accounts receivable and payable.
- Record accruals, prepayments, depreciation, and other period-end adjustments.
- Maintain the fixed asset register and ensure proper documentation of financial transactions.

1. Financial Reporting & MIS

- Prepare monthly financial statements and MIS reports, including Profit & Loss and Balance Sheet.
- Prepare monthly burn reports covering operating expenses, cash burn, and available cash balances.
- Prepare cash flow statements and reconcile them with bank and cash balances.
- Analyse financial variances, outstanding balances, and expenditure trends.
- Prepare reports and financial summaries for the CEO and Board on an ad hoc basis.

1. Payroll Processing & Salary Administration

- Prepare monthly salary workings based on attendance, employee changes, reimbursements, and approved inputs.
- Calculate applicable salary deductions and prepare payslips and payroll payment summaries.
- Record payroll entries in the accounting system and reconcile payroll-related accounts.
- Prepare statutory payroll contribution workings and support or complete applicable filings, as required.

1. GST & TDS Compliance

- Prepare GST workings and reconcile outward supplies and eligible Input Tax Credit (ITC) with books of accounts and GST portal records.




- Review Reverse Charge Mechanism (RCM) applicability and ensure appropriate accounting and compliance.
- Prepare and file applicable GST returns, including nil returns wherever required.
- Review TDS applicability, calculate deductions, and prepare payment workings.
- File applicable TDS returns and issue TDS certificates within prescribed timelines.
- Maintain challans, filed returns, acknowledgements, and supporting compliance records.
- Resolve routine reconciliation discrepancies and filing-related issues.

1. Year-End Accounting, Audit & Income Tax

- Complete year-end accounting activities, reconciliations, and supporting schedules for financial statement preparation.
- Coordinate with statutory auditors, provide accounting records and explanations, and incorporate approved audit adjustments.
- Prepare advance tax calculations and annual income tax workings.
- Coordinate the preparation and filing of the applicable company income tax return.
- Identify accounting discrepancies, recommend corrective actions, and maintain accurate financial records.

Required Skills & Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- Relevant experience in bookkeeping, accounting, payroll support, financial reporting, and statutory compliance.
- Hands-on experience with Zoho Books is preferred.
- Working knowledge of Indian accounting practices, GST, TDS, payroll compliance, and income tax requirements.
- Proficiency in MS Excel, reconciliations, financial reporting, and accounting documentation.
- Strong attention to detail, analytical skills, and ability to meet monthly and statutory deadlines.
- Ability to work independently and coordinate effectively with management, employees, and external auditors.

Preferred Candidate Profile A hands-on accounting professional who can independently manage routine accounting operations, prepare monthly financial reports, support payroll processing, and ensure timely statutory compliance with minimal supervision. Pay: ₹500,000.00 - ₹600,000.00 per year

Work Location: Remote

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