Senior Accountant

Role Overview

The Senior Accountant will be responsible for managing end-to-end accounting operations with a strong focus on GST, TDS, and direct & indirect taxation. The role requires hands-on experience with ERP systems and strong domain knowledge in statutory compliance, reconciliations, and financial reporting. The incumbent will ensure accuracy, compliance, timely reporting, and process efficiency within the finance function.

Key Responsibilities

Accounting & Bookkeeping

• Maintain complete books of accounts including journals, ledgers, and trial balance
• Ensure accurate recording of daily financial transactions
• Perform month-end and year-end closing activities
• Prepare MIS reports, financial summaries, and variance analysis

GST Compliance

• Preparation and filing of GST returns (GSTR-1, GSTR-3B, GSTR-2B reconciliation, GSTR-9/9C)
• Reconciliation of GST input tax credit with books and portal data
• Handling GST notices, assessments, and departmental queries
• Ensuring compliance with GST laws, rules, and amendments

TDS & Payroll Compliance

• Calculation and deduction of TDS under applicable sections
• Timely deposit of TDS and filing of TDS returns (24Q, 26Q, etc.)
• Issuance of Form 16 and 16A
• Reconciliation of TDS with Form 26Q/26AS

Taxation & Statutory Compliance

• Support in preparation and filing of Income Tax returns
• Handling tax audits and assessments
• Coordination with auditors, consultants, and tax authorities
• Ensuring compliance with Companies Act, Income Tax Act, and other statutory regulations

ERP & System Handling

• End-to-end handling of accounting in ERP systems (such as Tally, SAP, Oracle, Zoho, or similar)
• Ensuring data accuracy and system controls within ERP
• Supporting automation, system upgrades, and process improvements

Audit & Reconciliation

• Bank, cash, vendor, customer, GST, and TDS reconciliations
• Preparation of schedules for internal and statutory audits
• Support in finalization of accounts

Other Responsibilities

• Vendor and customer account management
• Monitoring receivables, payables, and ageing
• Supporting budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management
• Coordination with internal departments for financial data

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Commerce (B.Com) / M.Com / CA-Inter preferred
• Minimum 4–5 years of relevant experience in accounting, taxation, and compliance
• Strong working knowledge of GST, TDS, and Income Tax
• Hands-on experience with ERP systems and advanced Excel
• Good understanding of statutory and regulatory requirements
• Strong analytical, reconciliation, and problem-solving skills
• High level of accuracy, integrity, and confidentiality
• Ability to manage deadlines independently

Preferred Industry Background

• Experience in NBFC, Finance, Trading, Manufacturing, or Service Industry will be an added advantage

Compensation

• As per industry standards and experience

Reporting To

• Finance Manager / Head of Accounts

This role is ideal for a detail-oriented accounting professional with strong taxation expertise and ERP exposure who can independently manage compliance and reporting functions.