Senior Accountant

We are looking for a meticulous, detail-oriented, and experienced Senior Accountant to lead our financial compliance, tax filings, and general accounting operations. The ideal candidate will have extensive hands-on experience handling GST compliance, TDS, statutory audits, and full-cycle accounting.

You will play a critical role in ensuring that our organization adheres strictly to all regulatory frameworks, minimizing tax risks, and maintaining accurate financial records.

Key Responsibilities

1. GST & Indirect Tax Compliance

 Manage end-to-end GST processes, including computation, filing, and payment of GST liabilities.

 Ensure timely filing of regular returns (GSTR-1, GSTR-3B, GSTR-9, GSTR-9C, etc.).

 Perform meticulous GSTR-2B vs. Purchase Register reconciliations to maximize Input Tax Credit (ITC) and resolve discrepancies with vendors.

 Handle e-invoicing and e-way bill generation processes and ensure compliance.

 Liaise with tax consultants and authorities for GST assessments, audits, and responses to notices.

2. Direct Tax & Statutory Compliance

 Manage TDS (Tax Deducted at Source) calculations, timely deposit, and quarterly return filings (Form 24Q, 26Q, etc.).

 Oversee other statutory compliances such as Provident Fund (PF), ESIC, Professional Tax, and corporate filings (if applicable).

 Keep abreast of changes in tax laws and regulatory requirements to advise management on compliance implications.

3. General Accounting & Financial Operations

 Oversee day-to-day accounting operations, including Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), and General Ledger (GL) maintenance.

 Perform monthly and quarterly bank reconciliations, inter-company reconciliations, and expense tracking.

 Assist in month-end and year-end closing processes, ensuring accurate accruals and prepayments.

4. Audits & Financial Reporting

 Act as the primary point of contact for internal, statutory, and tax auditors.

 Prepare schedules, financial statements, and compliance reports required for audits.

 Identify control gaps and implement robust internal financial controls to safeguard company assets.

Key Requirements & Qualifications

 Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Commerce, Accounting, or Finance (B.Com / M.Com). CA (Inter), CMA, or equivalent professional qualification is a strong plus.

 Experience: [3 to 6+ years] of progressive experience in corporate accounting, with a heavy emphasis on taxation and regulatory compliance.

 Technical Skills:

 In-depth, practical knowledge of GST laws, rules, portal operations, and ITC reconciliation.

 Strong expertise in accounting software (e.g., Tally Prime, SAP, Zoho Books, QuickBooks, or equivalent ERP systems).

 Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, data validation, etc.).

 Soft Skills:

 Exceptional attention to detail and high accuracy levels.

 Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

 Ability to meet strict regulatory deadlines under pressure.

 Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for vendor management and cross-functional collaboration.