Senior Accountant

JOB DESCRIPTION (JD)

Position

Senior Accountant

Qualification & Background

• Commerce background (B.Com / M.Com mandatory)

• Professional exposure (CA–Inter / CMA–Inter / MBA Finance preferred)

• Strong hands-on knowledge in:

• Accounting & bookkeeping

• Project-wise accounting

• Cost tracking & expense control

• Cash flow & fund planning

• Experience in architecture / construction / interior / project-based firms is a strong advantage

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Role Purpose

The Senior Accountant is responsible for financial behaviour control of the organization—ensuring accuracy, discipline, compliance, fund control, and financial clarity to support management and operations in decision-making.

This role is the financial backbone of the company.

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Key Responsibilities

1. Accounting & Bookkeeping

• Maintain accurate books of accounts (daily entries)

• Ensure proper classification of income, expenses, assets, and liabilities

• Maintain project-wise and department-wise accounts

2. Financial Control & Discipline

• Control all payments, receipts, and expenses as per approvals

• Ensure no financial transaction happens without documentation

• Track cost overruns, leakages, and irregular spending

3. Cash Flow & Fund Planning

• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly cash flow statements

• Track receivables, payables, and commitments

• Alert management and operations about fund risks in advance

4. Budgeting & Cost Monitoring

• Support preparation of budgets and estimates

• Monitor actual vs budgeted expenses

• Highlight variances and suggest corrective actions

5. Compliance & Documentation

• Ensure statutory compliance (GST, TDS, filings, audits support)

• Maintain vouchers, bills, agreements, and financial records

• Coordinate with auditors, consultants, and banks

6. Reporting & Decision Support

• Prepare MIS reports for management and operations

• Provide financial insights for planning and control

• Support Operations Manager with real-time financial data

7. Behavioural Control (Back-end Discipline)

• Ensure timelines, reporting discipline, and system adherence

• Maintain financial integrity, confidentiality, and ethics

• Enforce standard accounting processes without deviation

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KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS (KPA)

1. Accuracy of Accounts & Records

2. Financial Control & Expense Discipline

3. Cash Flow Planning & Fund Visibility

4. Project-wise & Department-wise Financial Tracking

5. Compliance & Documentation Management

6. Reporting Quality & Timeliness

7. Support to Operations & Management Decisions

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KEY PERFORMANCE NUMBERS (KPN)

(Measurable performance indicators)

1. Accounting Accuracy

• Error-free entries (% accuracy)

• Number of corrections or reversals required (lower is better)

• Timeliness of daily accounting updates

2. Financial Control

• % of transactions with proper approval & documentation

• Reduction in untracked or irregular expenses

• Number of financial deviations detected early

3. Cash Flow Management

• Accuracy of cash flow projections

• Timely alerts on fund shortages or excess

• Days of cash visibility maintained in advance

4. Budget & Cost Control

• Variance between budgeted vs actual expenses

• Cost overrun percentage per project

• Timeliness of variance reporting

5. Compliance

• On-time GST, TDS, and statutory filings

• Zero penalties or compliance notices

• Audit readiness score (documentation completeness)

6. Reporting & MIS

• Timely submission of daily / weekly / monthly reports

• Quality of insights provided (not just data)

• Management satisfaction score on financial clarity

7. Behaviour & System Discipline

• Adherence to accounting SOPs

• Coordination effectiveness with Operations

• Confidentiality and ethical compliance record

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: ₹10,000.00 - ₹30,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person