Accounts Manager

▪      Own the end-to-end accounting function including journal entries, ledger maintenance, bank reconciliations, and month-end closings

▪      Prepare and review Trial Balance, P&L, and Balance Sheet on a monthly and quarterly basis

▪      Manage intercompany reconciliations and branch-level accounting where applicable

▪      Establish and enforce internal controls for petty cash, advances, and expense reimbursements

▪      Liaise with auditors (statutory and internal) and ensure audit readiness throughout the year

▪      Handle full GST compliance independently: GSTR-1, GSTR-3B, GSTR-9, and GSTR-9C

▪      Perform monthly Input Tax Credit (ITC) reconciliation between GSTR-2B and purchase records

▪      Draft replies to GST notices, manage scrutiny assessments, and co-ordinate with the GST department

▪      Manage TDS deductions across all applicable sections: 194C, 194J, 194I, 192, 194Q, and others

▪      Ensure accurate and timely deposit of TDS challans before due dates

▪      Prepare and file quarterly TDS returns (Form 24Q, 26Q, 27Q) without dependency on external consultants

▪      Reconcile TDS with Form 26AS and AIS; resolve mismatches and short-deduction notices proactively

▪      Issue Form 16 / 16A to vendors and employees within the prescribed timeline

▪      Assign and review daily, weekly, and monthly tasks across the accounts team

▪      Set up documented SOPs for routine compliance activities to reduce dependency on individuals

▪      Mentor junior team members on accounting standards, tally/ERP usage, and statutory basics

▪      Flag financial risks, tax exposures, or compliance gaps directly to the Director with proposed resolutions

▪      Can handle a GST notice end-to-end without asking a CA consultant to draft the reply

▪      Treat statutory deadlines as non-negotiable — not as things to scramble on the last day