Senior Accountant

Job Description Senior Accountant

Company: Bajaj Reinforcements Pvt. Ltd.
Department: Finance & Accounts
Designation: Senior Accountant
Experience: 5–8 Years
Location: Nagpur, Maharashtra
Industry: Manufacturing / Industrial

About the Role

Bajaj Reinforcements Pvt. Ltd. is looking for an experienced and detail-oriented Senior Accountant to manage day-to-day accounting operations, statutory compliance, taxation, financial reporting and audit-related activities.

The ideal candidate should have strong hands-on experience in manufacturing/industrial accounting, excellent knowledge of Tally ERP, GST and TDS compliance, and the capability to independently support monthly/annual closing and Balance Sheet finalisation.

Key Responsibilities

1. Day-to-Day Accounting

• Direct and supervise day-to-day accounting activities and ensure timely and accurate recording of financial transactions.
• Manage accounts payable, accounts receivable, purchase, sales, expenses, journal entries and bank transactions.
• Review ledger postings, reconciliations and supporting documents for accuracy.
• Maintain proper accounting records in accordance with company policies and applicable accounting standards.
• Monitor outstanding receivables/payables and coordinate with relevant departments for timely closure.

2. GST & Taxation Compliance

• Independently handle GST compliance and GST return filing, including GSTR-1, GSTR-3B and reconciliation of GST data.
• Ensure proper Input Tax Credit (ITC) reconciliation and identify discrepancies.
• Handle TDS compliance, deduction, payment, return filing and reconciliation.
• Maintain proper documentation and records for statutory compliance.
• Coordinate with consultants/CA for taxation matters, assessments and notices, wherever required.
• Ensure timely compliance with applicable statutory requirements and deadlines.

3. Financial Reporting & Closing

• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements.
• Handle month-end and year-end closing activities.
• Prepare and review Trial Balance, Profit & Loss Account and Balance Sheet schedules.
• Assist in and independently handle Balance Sheet finalisation.
• Conduct regular bank, ledger, vendor/customer and inter-company reconciliations.
• Identify accounting discrepancies and ensure timely corrective actions.

4. Audit & Compliance

• Ensure accounts and supporting documents are maintained in an audit-ready condition.
• Coordinate with Statutory Auditors, Tax Auditors and internal/external consultants.
• Provide required schedules, reconciliations, ledgers and supporting documents during audits.
• Assist in resolving audit queries and implementing corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with applicable accounting, taxation and statutory requirements.

5. MIS & Management Reporting

• Prepare periodic MIS and financial reports for management review.
• Provide accounting and financial data required for management decision-making.
• Track key financial indicators, outstanding payments/receivables and major expense heads.
• Support budgeting, cost analysis and financial planning activities as required.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• 5–8 years of relevant experience in Finance & Accounts, preferably in a manufacturing/industrial organisation.
• Graduate in B.Com / M.Com / equivalent qualification.
• Strong hands-on experience in Tally ERP / Tally Prime.
• Excellent working knowledge of GST and TDS compliance and return filing.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial statements.
• Experience in Balance Sheet preparation and finalisation.
• Good knowledge of reconciliation, month-end closing and audit processes.
• Strong working knowledge of MS Excel.
• Experience in handling statutory auditors, tax consultants and government/statutory requirements will be preferred.

Critical Competencies

• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Strong compliance-oriented approach
• Ability to independently manage accounting activities
• Strong analytical and reconciliation skills
• Ability to identify and resolve accounting discrepancies
• Good understanding of manufacturing accounting processes
• Strong ownership and accountability
• Ability to work within strict statutory and financial deadlines
• Good communication and coordination skills

Preferred Candidate Profile

Candidates from manufacturing, engineering, industrial, automobile, plastics, construction-materials or other process/manufacturing companies will be preferred.

Candidates should be comfortable working in a hands-on accounting role and should be capable of independently managing accounting, taxation, compliance, closing and audit requirements.

Key Performance Areas (KPIs)

• Accuracy and timeliness of accounting entries
• Timely GST & TDS compliance
• GST/ITC reconciliation accuracy
• Timely monthly and annual closing
• Accuracy and timely completion of Balance Sheet finalisation
• Audit readiness and closure of audit queries
• Timely bank/vendor/customer reconciliations
• Accuracy and timeliness of MIS and financial reports
• Zero/Minimal statutory compliance discrepanciesRole & responsibilities

Preferred candidate profile