Account Executive (Accounting)

Job Summary

We are looking for an Accounts Executive to manage day-to-day accounting, maintain accurate financial records, coordinate payments and collections, and support statutory compliance and financial reporting.

Key Responsibilities

• Record and verify purchase, sales, receipt, payment, and journal entries.
• Manage accounts payable and receivable, including invoice verification, payment scheduling, and collection follow-ups.
• Perform bank, vendor, and customer reconciliations and resolve discrepancies.
• Prepare GST and TDS workings and coordinate timely filings with the auditor or consultant.
• Verify employee reimbursements, travel expenses, petty cash, and supporting documents.
• Coordinate with HR for payroll accounting and statutory payment processing.
• Maintain fixed asset records and support depreciation calculations.
• Assist with monthly and annual book closures, provisions, and expense reconciliation.
• Prepare reports on outstanding balances, expenses, cash flow, and budget variances.
• Support project costing by tracking material, labour, travel, installation, and other project expenses.
• Coordinate with procurement, sales, and project teams to resolve billing and accounting queries.
• Maintain organised accounting records and provide documentation for internal and statutory audits.
• Protect the confidentiality of company financial information.

Qualifications and Skills

• B.Com. or M.Com.; relevant professional qualifications are an advantage.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in accounting and finance.
• Proficiency in Tally Prime or Zoho Books or a similar accounting ERP.
• Good working knowledge of GST, TDS, bank reconciliation, and bookkeeping.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including PivotTables and lookup formulas.
• Accuracy, attention to detail, and ability to meet deadlines.
• Good communication and coordination skills.
• Experience in manufacturing, engineering, or project-based organisations is preferred.