Accountant

Seeking a detail-oriented and compliance-driven Accountant responsible for managing day-to-day accounting operations, statutory compliance, reconciliations, and financial reporting. The candidate must possess strong knowledge of GST, TDS, and statutory requirements applicable to an FMCG / manufacturing business.

The role demands accuracy, integrity, and the ability to independently manage books and compliance timelines.

Key Responsibilities

1. Bookkeeping & Accounting

• Maintain day-to-day accounting entries in Zoho.
• Record purchase, sales, expenses, bank, and journal entries.
• Manage accounts receivable and accounts payable.
• Ensure proper documentation and filing of invoices and vouchers.
• Maintain ledger scrutiny and trial balance accuracy.

2. GST Compliance & Reconciliation

• Prepare and file GST returns (GSTR-1, GSTR-3B).
• Perform monthly GST reconciliation:
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• Sales vs GSTR-1
• Purchase vs GSTR-2A/2B
• Books vs GST portal
• Reconcile output liability and input tax credit.
• Ensure vendor GST compliance and follow up for mismatches.
• Maintain proper GST records for audit readiness.

3. TDS Compliance

• Deduction and deposit of TDS as per Income Tax Act.
• Filing of TDS returns (24Q, 26Q).
• Monthly reconciliation of TDS payable vs books.
• Issuance of Form 16 / 16A.
• Handling TDS notices and corrections, if any.

4. Bank & Financial Reconciliation

• Monthly bank reconciliation (BRS).
• Vendor and customer ledger reconciliation.
• Expense vs budget tracking.
• Monitoring receivables and payment follow-ups.

5. Statutory & Regulatory Compliance

• Knowledge of:
• GST Act
• Income Tax Act (TDS provisions)
• MSME reporting
• Assist in statutory audit and tax audit.
• Coordinate with CA for finalization of accounts.
• Maintain compliance calendar and ensure zero delays.

6. Payroll & Compliance Support (If Applicable)

• Process monthly payroll.
• Maintain employee reimbursement records.

Required Skills & Competencies

• Strong reconciliation skills
• High numerical accuracy
• Knowledge of GST and TDS provisions
• Ability to handle statutory notices
• Good documentation and record-keeping habits
• Basic Excel proficiency (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables preferred)
• Integrity and confidentiality

Performance Metrics (KPIs)

• 100% timely GST & TDS filing
• Zero compliance penalties
• Accurate monthly BRS completion
• Clean audit remarks
• Vendor/customer reconciliation closure within defined timelines