Senior Account Executive

Job Description (JD) – Senior Accounts Executive

Job Title:

Senior Accounts Executive

Department:

Finance & Accounts

Reporting To:

Accounts Manager / Finance Manager

Job Summary:

The Senior Accounts Executive is responsible for managing day-to-day accounting operations, ensuring accurate financial records, statutory compliance, financial reporting, and supporting audits. The role requires strong knowledge of accounting principles, taxation, banking, and financial management.

Key Responsibilities

Maintain books of accounts in accordance with accounting standards.

Manage Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR).

Prepare and record journal entries, vouchers, and ledger postings.

Perform daily, weekly, and monthly bank reconciliations.

Process vendor payments and customer receipts.

Prepare monthly MIS reports and financial statements.

Handle GST, TDS, Income Tax, PF, ESI, and other statutory compliances.

File GST returns (GSTR-1, GSTR-3B, GSTR-9) and reconcile GST data.

Prepare TDS calculations, returns, and issue certificates.

Coordinate with statutory auditors, internal auditors, and tax consultants.

Maintain fixed asset register and depreciation schedules.

Monitor cash flow, budgets, and fund requirements.

Verify employee reimbursement claims and payroll accounting entries.

Assist in month-end and year-end financial closing.

Ensure compliance with company policies and applicable laws.

Support management with financial analysis and budgeting.

Maintain proper documentation and accounting records for audits.

Required Qualifications

B.Com / M.Com / MBA (Finance)

CA Inter / CMA Inter (Preferred)

Experience

5–8 years of experience in Accounts & Finance.

Experience in manufacturing, service, facility management, or security industry will be preferred.

Technical Skills

Strong knowledge of GST, TDS, Income Tax, and Companies Act.

Hands-on experience with Tally Prime, Busy, SAP, Oracle, or ERP software.

Advanced MS Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, SUMIFS, MIS Reports).

Knowledge of financial reporting and budgeting.

Experience in bank reconciliation and statutory compliance.

Behavioral Skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving ability.

Excellent communication skills.

High attention to detail and accuracy.

Time management and multitasking skills.

Leadership and team coordination.

Integrity and confidentiality.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Accuracy of financial records.

Timely month-end closing.

Timely GST/TDS/Tax return filing.

Vendor payment turnaround time.

Bank reconciliation accuracy.

Audit compliance with zero major observations.

MIS reporting within defined timelines.

Preferred Knowledge

GeM Portal accounting and government billing.

E-Invoicing and E-Way Bill.

Payroll accounting.

Contract accounting.

Security & Facility Management industry accounting.

Labour law compliance related to finance and statutory payments.

This JD reflects the typical responsibilities of a Senior Accounts Executive overseeing accounting operations, statutory compliance, reporting, and financial controls.