Senior Account Executive

Job Description – Senior Accounts ExecutiveSpecialisation: Taxation & Statutory Compliance

Department: Finance & Accounts

Position: Senior Accounts Executive – Taxation & Statutory Compliance

Reporting To: Finance Manager / Head of Finance

• Key Roles & Responsibilities1. GST Compliance & ManagementIndependently handle GST-related compliance, including preparation, verification, and filing of GSTR-1, GSTR-3B, and applicable annual returns.
• Reconcile GSTR-2B with purchase registers and ensure accurate Input Tax Credit (ITC) claims.
• Monitor GST payments, adjustments, and reconciliations.
• Handle GST notices, assessments, departmental queries, and audits in coordination with consultants.
• Ensure proper documentation and compliance with applicable GST regulations.
• 2. Income Tax, TDS & TCS ComplianceManage TDS and TCS calculations, deductions, payments, and statutory return filings.
• Prepare and file quarterly TDS/TCS returns and coordinate issuance of Form 16 and Form 16A.
• Reconcile TDS ledgers with Form 26AS and other relevant tax records.
• Coordinate income tax return filing, advance tax calculations, and tax assessments.
• Handle income tax notices, departmental communications, and compliance requirements.
• Monitor changes in taxation laws and implement necessary compliance measures.
• 3. Statutory ComplianceEnsure timely compliance with applicable statutory requirements, including EPF, ESI, Professional Tax, and other relevant labour-related financial obligations.
• Coordinate with HR and Payroll teams to verify statutory deductions and remittances.
• Maintain statutory registers, returns, payment challans, and supporting records.
• Maintain a statutory compliance calendar to ensure timely payments and filings.
• Coordinate with statutory authorities, auditors, and external consultants whenever required.
• 4. Accounting & Financial ManagementSupervise day-to-day accounting activities, including journal entries, expense booking, and ledger scrutiny.
• Ensure accurate accounting of vendor payments, customer receipts, and other financial transactions.
• Review bank reconciliations, vendor reconciliations, and intercompany transactions.
• Monitor accounts payable, accounts receivable, and outstanding balances.
• Assist in monthly, quarterly, and annual book closures.
• Ensure proper classification and accounting treatment of financial transactions.
• 5. Audit & Financial ReportingCoordinate with internal, statutory, and tax auditors.
• Prepare audit schedules, financial statements, reconciliations, and supporting documents.
• Assist in finalisation of books of accounts and annual financial statements.
• Resolve audit observations and ensure implementation of corrective measures.
• Prepare periodic Management Information System (MIS) reports relating to taxation, statutory dues, and financial performance.
• 6. Compliance Monitoring & Risk ManagementIdentify potential taxation and statutory compliance risks and report them to management.
• Ensure there are no avoidable penalties, interest charges, or delays in statutory filings.
• Review taxation and accounting processes and recommend improvements.
• Ensure appropriate internal controls, documentation, and approval procedures.
• Maintain accurate and organised records for statutory inspections and audits.
• 7. Coordination & Team ResponsibilitiesAct as the key contact for taxation and statutory compliance matters.
• Coordinate with Finance, HR, Administration, and other departments for statutory requirements.
• Liaise with Chartered Accountants, tax consultants, auditors, and government authorities.
• Guide junior accounts staff on taxation, accounting practices, and statutory procedures.
• Provide management with regular updates on compliance status, pending liabilities, and critical deadlines.
• Required Qualifications & ExperienceEducation: B.Com / M.Com / MBA (Finance) / CA Inter / CMA Inter or equivalent qualification.
• Experience: Preferably 5–8 years in accounts, taxation, and statutory compliance.
• Strong practical knowledge of Indian direct and indirect taxation.
• Experience in independently handling GST, TDS, TCS, and other applicable statutory compliances.
• Proficiency in Tally Prime, ERP accounting software, and Advanced MS Excel.
• Experience dealing with statutory audits, tax consultants, and government departments.
• Essential CompetenciesExcellent knowledge of taxation and statutory regulations.
• Ability to independently manage end-to-end statutory compliance.
• Strong analytical, accounting, and reconciliation skills.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in financial reporting.
• Ability to meet statutory deadlines with minimal supervision.
• Strong communication, coordination, and problem-solving skills.
• High standards of integrity, confidentiality, and accountability.

1. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)Timely and accurate filing of all applicable GST, TDS, TCS, and statutory returns.
2. Zero avoidable penalties arising from missed statutory deadlines.
3. Accurate tax calculations, reconciliations, and statutory payments.
4. Timely completion of monthly and annual financial closures.
5. Effective resolution of taxation queries, notices, and audit observations.
6. Maintenance of complete and audit-ready statutory records.

Primary Expectation: The candidate should possess excellent practical expertise in taxation and statutory compliance and be capable of independently managing the organisation's tax obligations, statutory filings, reconciliations, and regulatory requirements with minimum supervision.