Senior Accountant - CFO Services

Job Description:

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced Senior Accountant to manage end-to-end accounting operations, taxation, financial reporting, MIS, audit coordination, and statutory compliance under CFO Services.

The ideal candidate should have strong knowledge of Indian accounting standards, GST, TDS, financial closing, and hands-on experience with Tally/ERP and Advanced Excel.

Key Responsibilities

1. Accounting & Financial Operations

• Manage day-to-day accounting transactions and general ledger.

• Review purchase invoices, sales invoices, expense claims, and journal entries.

• Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable.

• Perform monthly bank, vendor, customer, and intercompany reconciliations.

• Maintain fixed asset registers and calculate depreciation.

• Ensure accurate accounting as per applicable Indian Accounting Standards.

2. GST & Taxation Compliance

• Prepare and review monthly/quarterly GST returns (GSTR-1 and GSTR-3B).

• Perform GSTR-2B vs. purchase register reconciliation.

• Handle GST input tax credit reconciliation.

• Prepare TDS workings, ensure timely payments, and file TDS returns (24Q, 26Q, etc.).

• Reconcile TDS receivable with Form 26AS and AIS.

• Support income tax return preparation and tax audit requirements.

• Handle GST and Income Tax notices in coordination with consultants.

3. Financial Reporting & MIS

• Prepare monthly and annual financial statements.

• Prepare Profit & Loss Account and Balance Sheet.

• Prepare and analyze monthly MIS reports.

• Review expense allocations, provisions, and accruals.

• Support budgeting and forecasting activities.

• Ensure timely monthly and annual financial closing.

4. Audit & Statutory Compliance

• Coordinate with statutory and tax auditors.

• Prepare audit schedules, supporting documents, and reconciliations.

• Handle audit queries and ensure timely closure.

• Support ROC/MCA compliance and annual filings.

• Maintain documentation for statutory audits.

• Ensure compliance with the Companies Act, 2013, and applicable accounting standards.

5. Payroll & Employee Compliance

• Review monthly payroll accounting and salary provisions.

• Ensure proper accounting of PF, ESIC, Professional Tax, and other statutory deductions.

• Reconcile payroll expenses with HR/payroll reports.

• Verify employee reimbursements, advances, and recoveries.

6. Team Management & Coordination

• Review work performed by junior accountants.

• Guide team members on accounting processes and compliance.

• Coordinate with HR, Admin, Operations, and other departments.

• Ensure timely completion of assigned tasks and reporting deadlines.

Required Skills

• Strong knowledge of Indian Accounting Standards.

• Hands-on experience in GST and TDS compliance.

• Expertise in General Ledger, Balance Sheet Reconciliation, and Financial Closing.

• Experience in MIS Reporting and Financial Statements.

• Knowledge of Statutory Audit and Tax Audit.

• Proficiency in Tally / ERP and Advanced Excel.

• Good analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

• Ability to independently manage accounting and compliance activities.

Candidate Profile

• 5–8 years of relevant experience in accounting and finance.

• Experience in an IT/ITES company or CFO Services environment will be preferred.

• Strong understanding of Indian taxation and statutory compliance.

• Ability to manage end-to-end accounting operations independently.

Desired Profile / Criteria / Skills :

Working Days: 6 Days (2nd & 4th Saturday Off)
Working Hours: 10:30 AM – 7:30 PM
Deductions: Professional Tax (PT), PF (Optional)