Senior Accountant

Job Title: Senior Accountant

Location: Thane West (Hiranandani Estate)

Job Type: Full-Time

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Senior Accountant to manage end-to-end accounting, taxation, and compliance activities. The role involves handling GST, Income Tax, audits, and financial finalisation while ensuring statutory compliance and accuracy.

Key Responsibilities:

Accounting & Finalisation

• Maintain books of accounts and ensure accurate accounting entries
• Handle monthly, quarterly, and annual account finalisation
• Prepare financial statements, balance sheet, P&L, and schedules
• Coordinate with management for financial reporting and analysis

GST Compliance

• Preparation and filing of GST returns (GSTR-1, GSTR-3B, GSTR-2B reconciliation, GSTR-9/9C)
• GST reconciliation between books, returns, and portal data
• Handling GST audits, departmental notices, and assessments
• Advising on GST applicability, rates, ITC eligibility, and compliance

Income Tax & TDS

• Preparation and filing of Income Tax Returns (ITR – Individual, Firm, Company, LLP)
• Computation of income, advance tax, and tax planning support
• Handling TDS compliance including deduction, payment, and filing of TDS returns (24Q, 26Q, etc.)
• Reconciliation of TDS with Form 26AS and handling notices

Audit & Compliance

• Handling Tax Audits under the Income Tax Act, 1961
• Conducting and assisting in Statutory Audits and GST Audits
• Preparation of audit working papers, reports, and annexures
• Liaison with auditors, consultants, and tax authorities

Other Responsibilities

• Responding to notices and assessments under GST and Income Tax
• Ensuring timely compliance with statutory deadlines
• Mentoring junior staff and reviewing their work
• Maintaining proper documentation and records

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Commerce (B.Com); M.Com / CA Inter preferred
• Minimum 3 years of relevant accounting and taxation experience
• Strong knowledge of GST Act, 2017 and Income Tax Act, 1961
• Hands-on experience with accounting software (Tally, ERP)
• Proficiency in MS Excel and statutory portals
• Good analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills

Preferred Skills:

• Experience working in a CA firm or professional services environment
• Ability to handle multiple clients and deadlines independently