Senior Accountant

Position Overview:

A Senior Accountant in India manages daily accounting, ensures financial compliance (GST, TDS), prepares statements (P&L, Balance Sheet), handles month/year-end closing, reconciles accounts, analyzes financial data for management insights, supports audits, and often mentors junior staff, requiring strong knowledge of accounting standards and software(Tally). Key duties involve overseeing AP/AR, managing GL, ensuring statutory compliance, financial reporting, budgeting support, and process improvement, reporting to Finance Managers or Directors. 

Major Duties & Responsibilities :

• Financial Reporting & Analysis:  Prepare and analyze financial statements (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow), generate error-free reports, and present financial summaries to management, identifying trends and variances.
• Compliance & Taxation:  Handle GST (GSTR-1, GSTR-3B), TDS/TCS, and other statutory tax filings, ensuring adherence to Indian regulations.
• General Ledger (GL) & Reconciliations:  Manage GL, perform bank reconciliations, reconcile vendor/customer accounts, and ensure data integrity.
• Month & Year-End Close:  Oversee and support month-end and year-end closing processes efficiently.
• Auditing:  Coordinate with internal and external auditors, prepare documentation, and ensure audit readiness.
• Process Improvement:  Develop, implement, and document accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
• Team Leadership:  Plan, assign, and review work of accounting assistants/bookkeepers; provide guidance and training.
• Budgeting & Forecasting:  Assist in budget preparation, forecasting, and variance analysis. 

Key Requirements:

• Experience:  Typically 3-7+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Education:  Relevant accounting qualification (CA, ICWA, M.Com, B.Com).
• Skills:  Strong GAAP/Ind AS knowledge, proficiency in accounting software (Tally, SAP, QuickBooks), MS Excel, analytical skills, attention to detail, leadership.
• Knowledge:  In-depth understanding of Indian tax laws (GST, TDS).