Accountant

Job Description: Accountant

Organization: Shiksharatan India Foundation

Job Location: Gurugram, Haryana

Department: Finance & Accounts

Experience Required: Minimum 2 years

Employment Type: Full-time

Work Mode: Work From Office (WFO)

Working Days: Monday to Saturday

Working Hours: 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM

About the Role

Shiksharatan India Foundation is looking for a detail-oriented and experienced Accountant with a minimum of 2 years of relevant accounting experience. The ideal candidate must have strong practical knowledge of Tally, GST, TDS, Income Tax, financial documentation, and statutory compliance.

The candidate should be capable of independently handling day-to-day accounting operations, maintaining accurate financial records, preparing reports, coordinating with auditors and consultants, and ensuring timely compliance with applicable tax and statutory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

1. Accounting & Bookkeeping

• Handle day-to-day accounting transactions, including sales, purchases, receipts, payments, expenses, and journal entries.
• Maintain accurate books of accounts and financial records.
• Perform bank, cash, ledger, and vendor/customer account reconciliations.
• Manage accounts payable and receivable and monitor outstanding payments.
• Maintain proper documentation of invoices, bills, vouchers, receipts, and other financial records.
• Assist in monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closing activities.

2. Tally & Accounting Software

• Practical working knowledge of Tally is mandatory.
• Record and maintain accounting transactions in Tally accurately.
• Create and maintain ledgers, vouchers, cost centres, and relevant accounting records.
• Generate trial balance, profit and loss statements, balance sheets, and other financial reports as required.
• Verify accounting entries and identify and rectify discrepancies.

3. GST Compliance

• Handle GST-related accounting and documentation.
• Prepare and assist with timely filing of applicable GST returns, including GSTR-1 and GSTR-3B.
• Reconcile purchase and sales records with GST data and available GSTR-2B information.
• Verify GST invoices, input tax credit (ITC), and applicable tax rates.
• Maintain GST records and coordinate with consultants or auditors regarding GST-related queries.

4. TDS & Income Tax

• Calculate and account for TDS on applicable transactions as per prevailing provisions.
• Prepare TDS workings and ensure timely deposit of TDS.
• Assist with preparation and filing of applicable TDS returns, including Form 24Q and Form 26Q, wherever relevant.
• Verify TDS deductions, challans, certificates, and reconciliation records.
• Assist with Income Tax-related documentation, tax calculations, advance tax workings, and other applicable compliance requirements.
• Coordinate with tax consultants and auditors for income tax notices, assessments, and related documentation, as required.

5. Financial Reporting & Reconciliation

• Prepare periodic accounting statements and management reports.
• Reconcile bank statements, ledgers, GST records, and TDS records.
• Monitor expenses and maintain supporting documents for financial transactions.
• Assist in budget tracking, expense analysis, and financial data verification.
• Identify discrepancies and ensure that records are accurate and up to date.

6. Audit & Statutory Compliance

• Maintain organized financial records for internal, statutory, and tax audits.
• Provide supporting documents and accounting information to auditors and consultants.
• Track compliance deadlines and ensure timely preparation of relevant records.
• Maintain confidentiality of financial information and follow internal financial controls and approval procedures.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Commerce, preferably B.Com or an equivalent qualification.
• Minimum 2 years of hands-on accounting experience.
• Mandatory practical knowledge of Tally.
• Strong working knowledge of GST, TDS, and Income Tax-related accounting and compliance.
• Experience in bookkeeping, bank reconciliation, ledger scrutiny, and financial reporting.
• Good knowledge of MS Excel and accounting documentation.
• Strong numerical, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• High attention to detail, accuracy, integrity, and accountability.
• Ability to manage multiple accounting tasks and meet statutory deadlines independently.

Preferred Candidate Profile

• A candidate who can independently manage routine accounting operations with minimal supervision.
• Practical experience in GST return preparation, TDS calculation and filing, and Income Tax-related work.
• Familiarity with audit documentation and statutory compliance processes.
• A proactive professional who can identify errors, resolve discrepancies, and maintain systematic financial records.

Work Requirements

• The position is based at our Gurugram office and requires working from the office.
• The candidate must be comfortable working Monday to Saturday, from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
• Candidates must be willing to handle accounting, taxation, and compliance responsibilities as part of their regular duties.

How to Apply

Interested candidates who meet the above requirements may share their updated resume, highlighting their hands-on experience with Tally, GST, TDS, Income Tax, and end-to-end accounting operations.

Important: Candidates without practical Tally experience or the required accounting and taxation knowledge may not be suitable for this position.