Senior Accounts Officer

Key Responsibilities

1. Accounting Operations

• Maintain the general ledger, ensuring accuracy of journal entries and reconciliations.
• Manage daily accounting activities, including expense booking, accruals, and payments.
• Handle accounts receivable and payable, ensuring timely collections and disbursements.
• Conduct monthly and year-end closing of books of accounts.
• Prepare and post bank reconciliations, vendor reconciliations, and inter-company reconciliations.

2. Taxation & Compliance

• Ensure GST filing, TDS returns, income tax compliance, and PF/ESI contributions are done accurately and on time.
• Reconcile GST input/output ledgers, Cash Ledgers, generate e-way bills, and resolve discrepancies with the GST portal.
• Coordinate with external auditors for statutory, tax, and internal audits.
• Maintain compliance with Companies Act, Income Tax Act, and relevant financial regulations.

3. Reporting & Analysis

• Prepare monthly MIS reports, including P&L, balance sheet, cash flow statements, and expense variance analysis.
• Support management in budget preparation, forecasting, and cost control analysis.
• Analyze financial data trends, identify variances, and suggest corrective actions.
• Provide data for management reviews and financial decision-making.

4. Systems & Process Management

• Maintain accounting records using ERP software -Zoho Books /Zoho Inventory
• Assist in implementation and enhancement of financial systems and automation tools.
• Ensure robust document control and record management for audit readiness.
• Develop and improve standard operating procedures (SOPs) for accounting functions.

5. Coordination & Leadership

• Liaise with banks, vendors, customers, auditors, and internal departments.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth operations and compliance.

Key Skills & Competencies

• Advanced proficiency in MS Excel (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, Financial Models).
• Expertise in Zoho Books/Inventory/Tally
• Strong knowledge of direct and indirect taxation.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Timely and accurate completion of monthly closing and reporting.
• Zero non-compliance or late submissions of statutory filings.
• Reduction in reconciliation differences and audit remarks.
• Efficiency improvements through process automation.
• Positive feedback from auditors and management.

Job Type: Full-time

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

Benefits:

• Leave encashment
• Paid sick time
• Provident Fund

Work Location: In person