Senior Accounts Executive

Job description

Job Title: Senior Account Executive

Department: Finance & Accounts

Reports To: Accounts Manager / Finance Lead

Location: Bangalore

Employment Type: Full-time

We are seeking an experienced Senior Account Executive to manage day-to-day accounting operations. The role centers on accurate passing of accounting entries, independent review of transactions and records, and end-to-end management of bank payments. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, deadline-driven, and confident owning the books with minimal supervision.

Key Responsibilities

Passing of Accounting Entries

• Book entries: Record purchase, sales, journal, expense, and adjustment entries accurately in the accounting/ERP system (e.g., Tally, SAP, Zoho, or similar).
• Ledger accuracy: Ensure correct ledger classification, cost centre allocation, and GST/TDS treatment on every entry.
• Provisions & accruals: Pass period-end provisions, accruals, prepaid, and depreciation entries in line with accounting policy.
• Documentation: Maintain supporting documents and audit trail for each entry passed.

Review & Verification

• Transaction review: Independently review entries passed by junior staff for accuracy, completeness, and compliance.
• Reconciliations: Review and sign off on ledger, vendor, customer, and inter-company reconciliations.
• Error control: Identify discrepancies, investigate variances, and ensure timely correction before period close.
• Compliance check: Verify adherence to statutory requirements (GST, TDS, and other applicable regulations) and internal controls.

Bank Payments

• Payment processing: Prepare and process vendor, statutory, and other payments through net banking, RTGS/NEFT, cheques, and other modes.
• Verification before release: Validate payment amounts against approved invoices, POs, and approvals prior to release.
• Bank reconciliation: Perform periodic bank reconciliations and resolve outstanding/unmatched items.
• Fund tracking: Monitor bank balances, track outflows, and support cash-flow planning.
• Records: Maintain accurate payment records and ensure proper authorisation trail for every disbursement.

General

• Support month-end and year-end closing activities.
• Assist with internal and statutory audits by providing schedules and explanations.
• Coordinate with vendors, banks, and internal teams to resolve accounting queries.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Education: B.Com / M.Com / CA Inter / equivalent accounting qualification.
• Experience: 5 to 8 years of hands-on accounting experience, including Journal entries, review, and bank payment handling.
• Technical: Proficiency in accounting software (Tally / SAP / Zoho / etc.) and MS Excel.
• Knowledge: Sound understanding of accounting principles, GST, TDS, and bank payment processes.
• Attributes: Strong attention to detail, accuracy, integrity, and ability to meet deadlines independently.

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Immediate Joining Preferable

Role: Finance & Accounting - Other

Industry Type: Engineering & Construction

Department: Finance & Accounting

Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent

Role Category: Finance & Accounting - Other

Education

UG: B.Com in Any Specialization

PG: M.Com in Any Specialization