Senior Accounting

About the Role : We are seeking a hands-on Senior Accountant to manage day-to-day accounting, project-wise financial records, statutory compliance and management reporting. The ideal candidate will have strong accounting fundamentals and practical experience handling contractor, subcontractor, vendor and project-related transactions in a construction or infrastructure business. Key Responsibilities  Manage end-to-end accounting, including journal entries, general ledger, trial balance, accounts payable, accounts receivable and month-end closing.  Maintain project-wise accounting and cost records, including material purchases, labour costs, subcontractor bills, site expenses and overhead allocations.  Verify vendor and subcontractor invoices, work orders, purchase orders, supporting documents and approval workflows before processing payments.  Track contractor/subcontractor bills, running account (RA) bills, advances, retention amounts, deductions and outstanding balances where applicable.  Prepare monthly MIS, project-cost summaries, cash-flow statements, ageing reports and budget-versus-actual analysis for management.  Handle GST, TDS, withholding and other applicable statutory compliance, reconciliations, returns and payment schedules in coordination with consultants where required.  Perform bank, vendor, customer, ledger and balance-sheet reconciliations and resolve discrepancies promptly.  Support budgeting, project costing, cash-flow planning, audit preparation and financial documentation.  Coordinate with project/site teams, procurement, sales, banks, auditors and external consultants to obtain timely and accurate information.  Strengthen internal controls, maintain audit-ready records and protect confidential financial information. Required Qualifications & Key Skills  Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Accounting or Finance; M.Com, MBA Finance or a relevant professional qualification is an advantage.  Suggested experience: 5–8 years in accounting, preferably in construction, real estate, infrastructure or project-based businesses.  Practical knowledge of GST, TDS, accounts payable/receivable, bank reconciliation and statutory compliance.  Experience with project-wise accounting, vendor/subcontractor bills, cost tracking and cash-flow reporting is strongly preferred.  Hands-on knowledge of Tally Prime or comparable accounting/ERP software and strong Excel skills.  High numerical accuracy, ownership, integrity and the ability to manage multiple deadlines. Core Competencies  Project accounting and cost control  Financial reporting and reconciliations  Tax compliance and audit coordination  Vendor/subcontractor coordination  Excel, accounting software and documentation discipline Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)  Accuracy and timely closure of books and project-wise accounts.  On-time GST/TDS and other applicable compliance activities.  Timely vendor, subcontractor, bank and balance-sheet reconciliations.  Accuracy of project-cost reports, cash-flow forecasts and management MIS.  Reduction in overdue reconciliations, accounting errors and unsupported transactions. Ideal Candidate A detail-oriented finance professional who can independently manage accounting operations while giving management reliable visibility into project costs, liabilities, cash flow and compliance.