Senior Accountant

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced Senior Accountant who will be responsible for managing the complete accounts function of the company. The role includes handling the accounts team, employee payroll, statutory compliances such as GST and TDS, and ensuring accurate financial reporting and controls. The candidate should be capable of independently managing day-to-day accounting operations and coordinating with auditors, consultants, and management.

Key Responsibilities:

Accounting & Finance Operations:

Manage and supervise the entire accounts team and daily accounting activities

Ensure accurate recording of all financial transactions

Maintain books of accounts as per applicable accounting standards

Finalize monthly, quarterly, and annual accounts

Prepare balance sheet, P&L, and MIS reports

Handle ledger scrutiny and reconciliation

Payroll & Employee Accounting:

• Manage employee salary processing on a monthly basis
• Ensure correct calculation of salary, deductions, and payouts
• Handle PF, ESIC, Professional Tax, and other payroll compliances
• Maintain employee salary records and documentation
• Coordinate with HR for payroll-related matters
• Statutory Compliance & Taxation
• Handle GST compliance including:

1. GST return filing (GSTR-1, GSTR-3B, etc.)
2. Reconciliation of sales, purchases, and ITC
3. Handling GST notices and department queries

• Handle TDS compliance, including:

1. Deduction of TDS as per applicable sections
2. Timely deposit of TDS
3. Filing TDS returns
4. Issuance of Form 16 & Form 16A

• Ensure compliance with:

1. Income Tax provisions
2. PF & ESIC laws
3. Other statutory and regulatory requirements

Audit & Coordination:

• Coordinate with statutory auditors, tax auditors, and consultants
• Assist in internal and external audits
• Provide required data, explanations, and reports
• Ensure audit observations are closed properly

Controls & Process Improvement:

• Implement and monitor internal financial controls
• Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures
• Identify process gaps and suggest improvements
• Support management in financial planning and decision-making

Other Responsibilities:

• Vendor reconciliation and payment management
• Bank reconciliation and cash flow management
• Handling notices from government departments
• Supporting management with financial analysis and reports
• Any other accounting-related task assigned by management

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree
• 3+ years of experience in handling complete accounting functions
• Strong knowledge of GST, TDS, payroll, and statutory compliances
• Experience in managing a team
• Proficiency in Tally / ERP systems and MS Excel
• Strong analytical and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines
• Preferred Candidate ProfileHands-on experience in end-to-end accounting
• Good understanding of Indian taxation and compliance
• Detail-oriented and responsible
• Leadership and team-handling capability

Preferred Candidate Profile:

• Hands-on experience in end-to-end accounting
• Good understanding of Indian taxation and compliance
• Detail-oriented and responsible
• Leadership and team-handling capability