Senior Accountant

About the Role

We are looking for a Senior Accountant to independently manage day-to-day accounting, taxation, reconciliations, reporting and compliance activities for the organisation. The ideal candidate should have strong hands-on knowledge of accounting practices and be comfortable working in a fast-paced SME environment with minimal supervision.

Key Responsibilities

Accounting & Bookkeeping

• Manage day-to-day accounting and maintain accurate books of accounts.
• Record and verify sales, purchases, expenses, receipts, payments and journal entries.
• Maintain accounts payable and receivable and ensure timely follow-up.
• Perform regular bank, vendor and customer reconciliations.
• Ensure proper documentation and maintenance of financial records.

Taxation & Compliance

• Handle GST, TDS and other applicable statutory compliances.
• Prepare and review GST/TDS workings and coordinate with external consultants, if applicable.
• Ensure timely filing of returns and payment of statutory dues.
• Maintain records required for statutory and tax audits.

Financial Reporting & MIS

• Prepare monthly/quarterly MIS reports, P&L, balance sheet schedules and cash-flow statements.
• Provide management with insights on expenses, receivables, payables and cash position.
• Support budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis.
• Identify discrepancies and highlight financial risks or unusual transactions to management.

Audit & Controls

• Coordinate with auditors, consultants, banks and other external stakeholders.
• Support statutory, tax and internal audits.
• Ensure compliance with accounting policies and internal financial controls.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and controls.

Business Support

• Work closely with operations, procurement, sales and management teams on finance-related matters.
• Monitor outstanding receivables and support collection efforts.
• Assist management in financial decision-making through accurate and timely reporting.
• Handle other finance and accounting responsibilities as required.

Requirements

● Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Accounting, Finance or a related field.

● 3-5 years of relevant accounting experience, preferably in an SME or mid-sized organisation.

● Strong knowledge of GST, TDS, bookkeeping and statutory compliance.

● Hands-on experience with Tally / ERP / accounting software and MS Excel.

● Good understanding of P&L, balance sheet, reconciliations and financial reporting.

● Strong attention to detail and numerical accuracy.

● Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.

● Good communication and stakeholder-management skills.

Preferred

● Experience in handling the complete accounting cycle independently.

● Experience working directly with business owners / senior management.

● Knowledge of Tally Prime, advanced Excel and ERP systems.

What We Offer

● Opportunity to take ownership of the finance & accounting function.

● Direct exposure to business leadership.

● High level of autonomy and learning.

● Growth opportunity within a growing SME.

● Competitive compensation based on experience and capability.