Officer - Accounts & Compliance

Department: Finance & Accounts

Qualification: B.COM,Preferably with MBA(Finance) or Inter CA or Inter CWA etc.,.

Job Summary

We are looking for a mid-level Accounts & Compliance professional responsible for managing day-to-day accounting activities, statutory compliance, reconciliations, taxation support, and financial documentation. The candidate should have good knowledge of Indian accounting practices and statutory requirements, with the ability to independently handle routine finance and compliance activities.

Key Responsibilities

1. Accounting & Finance

• Manage day-to-day accounting transactions, including purchase, sales, receipts, payments, and journal entries.
• Maintain accurate books of accounts and accounting records.
• Prepare and maintain ledgers, schedules, and supporting documents.
• Perform bank, vendor, customer, and other account reconciliations.
• Monitor accounts payable and receivable and ensure timely follow-ups.
• Assist in monthly and annual closing activities.
• Prepare MIS reports and other financial statements as required.
• Ensure proper documentation and accounting of expenses and reimbursements.
• Coordinate with auditors and provide required accounting records and supporting documents.

1. GST & Tax Compliance

• Assist in preparation and filing of GST returns such as GSTR-1 and GSTR-3B.
• Reconcile purchase data with GSTR-2B and identify discrepancies.
• Maintain GST records and documentation.
• Assist with TDS calculation, payment, returns, and reconciliation.
• Prepare and maintain TDS certificates and related records.
• Coordinate with consultants for income-tax, GST, and other tax-related matters.

1. Statutory & Regulatory Compliance

• Ensure timely compliance with applicable statutory requirements.
• Maintain records relating to PF, ESIC, Professional Tax, Labour Welfare Fund, and other applicable compliances, in coordination with HR/consultants.
• Track statutory payment and return filing due dates.
• Maintain compliance calendars and supporting documentation.
• Assist during statutory, tax, and internal audits.
• Keep updated with changes in applicable accounting and statutory regulations.

1. Vendor & Customer Management

• Verify vendor invoices, supporting documents, and applicable tax deductions.
• Process vendor payments as per approved timelines.
• Maintain vendor ledgers and conduct periodic reconciliations.
• Follow up for outstanding receivables and assist in maintaining ageing reports.
• Coordinate with vendors/customers regarding account discrepancies.

1. Audit & Documentation

• Coordinate with external auditors.
• Provide schedules, ledgers, invoices, reconciliations, and other supporting documents.
• Maintain proper filing and documentation of financial and statutory records.
• Support management during audits and compliance reviews.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Commerce, Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 4 to 7 years of relevant experience in Accounts & Compliance.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and Indian statutory compliance.
• Good working knowledge of GST, TDS, PF, ESIC, Professional Tax, and other applicable compliances.
• Experience with accounting software such as Tally / ERP
• Good knowledge of MS Excel, including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, SUMIFS, and reconciliation.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to independently manage multiple deadlines and coordinate with internal and external stakeholders.

Key Competencies

• Accounting & reconciliation
• GST & TDS compliance
• Statutory compliance
• Audit coordination
• MIS reporting
• Vendor/customer reconciliation
• Payroll accounting
• MS Excel & accounting software
• Time management and attention to detail

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Timely completion of accounting activities and month-end closing.
• Accuracy of books of accounts and reconciliations.
• Timely GST, TDS, and other statutory compliance.
• Reduction in outstanding reconciliation items.
• Timely submission of MIS and financial reports.
• Audit readiness and timely closure of audit queries.
• Proper maintenance of accounting and statutory records.