Account

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. General Accounting

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date books of accounts.
• Record and verify day-to-day financial transactions.
• Handle journal entries, ledger postings, and account classifications.
• Maintain proper documentation and supporting records for all accounting transactions.
• Assist with month-end and year-end closing activities.

2. Accounts Payable & Receivable

• Process vendor invoices and ensure timely recording of expenses.
• Maintain vendor accounts and conduct regular vendor reconciliations.
• Monitor customer receivables and outstanding payments.
• Follow up on pending receivables where required.
• Prepare and maintain accounts payable and receivable reports.

3. Bank & Ledger Reconciliation

• Perform regular bank reconciliations and investigate discrepancies.
• Reconcile customer, vendor, and general ledger accounts.
• Identify and resolve accounting mismatches and outstanding entries.

4. GST & Statutory Compliance

• Assist in the preparation and filing of GST returns and related documentation.
• Support TDS calculations, deductions, and compliance activities.
• Maintain accurate records for statutory requirements.
• Coordinate with auditors and consultants during statutory and internal audits.

5. Financial Reporting

• Prepare periodic accounting reports and statements.
• Assist in preparing Profit & Loss statements, Balance Sheet schedules, and MIS reports.
• Provide financial data and analysis to management as required.
• Ensure accuracy and completeness of financial information.

6. Expense & Payment Management

• Verify employee and business expense claims.
• Process payment requests after appropriate verification and approvals.
• Maintain proper records of payments and supporting documents.
• Assist with cash and petty-cash management.

7. Audit & Compliance Support

• Assist in internal, statutory, and tax audits.
• Provide required financial records and supporting documentation.
• Ensure accounting records are properly maintained and readily available for audit requirements.

KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS (KPIs)

Performance will be measured against:

• Accuracy and completeness of accounting records.
• Timely recording of financial transactions.
• Timely completion of bank, vendor, and customer reconciliations.
• Timely submission of GST/TDS-related information and compliance requirements.
• Reduction of accounting discrepancies and outstanding reconciliation items.
• Timely completion of month-end closing activities.
• Accuracy and timeliness of financial reports and MIS.
• Proper maintenance of financial documentation.
• Audit readiness and timely resolution of audit queries.

QUALIFICATION

Essential

• Bachelor's degree in Commerce, Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial processes.

Preferred

• M.Com / MBA Finance / CA Inter / CMA Inter or equivalent qualification will be an advantage.
• Relevant accounting or taxation certifications are an added advantage.

EXPERIENCE

24 years of relevant experience in:

• General Accounting
• Accounts Payable / Accounts Receivable
• Bank Reconciliation
• GST & TDS
• Financial Reporting
• Audit Support
• MIS Reporting

Experience in a corporate, SME, manufacturing, retail, FMCG, or service organization will be an advantage.

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Strong knowledge of Accounting principles
• Good understanding of GST and TDS
• Bank & ledger reconciliation
• Accounts payable and receivable management
• Financial reporting and MIS
• Strong attention to detail
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Good numerical ability
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines
• Good communication and coordination skills

Software Skills

• Tally Prime / Tally ERP
• MS Excel – VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, basic formulas, data analysis
• MS Office
• Knowledge of ERP/accounting software will be an advantage

CANDIDATE PROFILE

The ideal candidate should be:

• Detail-oriented and highly organized.
• Honest, reliable, and responsible with financial information.
• Strong in accounting fundamentals.
• Comfortable handling confidential financial data.
• Proactive in identifying and resolving discrepancies.
• Able to manage multiple accounting activities simultaneously.
• Comfortable working with deadlines and maintaining accuracy.
• A good team player with strong coordination