Senior Executive Accounts Officer

We are looking for a detail-oriented and experienced Accounts & Taxation professional to manage day-to-day accounting operations, statutory compliance, taxation, reconciliations, audits, and financial reporting.

The ideal candidate should possess strong hands-on experience in GST, TDS, income tax, finalization of accounts, and coordination with statutory auditors and tax consultants. The candidate should be capable of handling accounting and compliance activities independently while ensuring accuracy and adherence to statutory deadlines.

Key Responsibilities

1. Accounting & Financial Management

• Manage day-to-day accounting operations, including journal entries, ledger maintenance, and general accounting.
• Perform bank reconciliations, ledger scrutiny, and statutory reconciliations.
• Maintain fixed asset registers and calculate depreciation.
• Prepare and review financial statements, including Balance Sheet and Profit & Loss Account.
• Assist in monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closing processes.
• Ensure accuracy and completeness of accounting records.

2. GST Compliance & Taxation

• Prepare and file GST returns, including GSTR-1 and GSTR-3B.
• Perform GSTR-2B reconciliation with purchase records and monitor input tax credit.
• Handle GST reconciliations, compliance requirements, and documentation.
• Manage TDS calculations, deductions, payments, and quarterly return filing.
• Assist with income tax computations and filing of income tax returns.
• Prepare documentation and responses for GST and income tax notices.
• Ensure timely compliance with applicable tax regulations.

3. Audit & Statutory Compliance

• Coordinate with internal and statutory auditors.
• Prepare schedules, reconciliations, and supporting documents for audits.
• Assist in statutory, internal, and tax audits.
• Support preparation of annual financial statements and audit reports.
• Identify discrepancies and ensure timely resolution of audit observations.
• Maintain documentation and records required for statutory compliance.

4. Accounts Payable & Receivable

• Verify vendor invoices and ensure accurate accounting entries.
• Track vendor payments, outstanding balances, and reconciliations.
• Monitor customer receivables and account settlements.
• Reconcile vendor and customer ledgers.
• Ensure proper supporting documentation for accounting transactions.

5. Financial Reporting & MIS

• Prepare monthly accounting reports and financial summaries.
• Maintain accounting schedules and reconciliation statements.
• Assist management with financial data and reports.
• Support process improvements and accounting controls.

Required Skills & Competencies

• Strong practical knowledge of accounting principles and Indian taxation.
• Hands-on experience in GST return filing and reconciliation.
• Knowledge of TDS, income tax, and statutory compliance.
• Experience in preparation and finalization of financial statements.
• Exposure to statutory and internal audits.
• Proficiency in Tally ERP 9 / Tally Prime and MS Excel.
• Ability to independently manage accounting and tax compliance activities.
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and ability to meet deadlines.
• Good communication and coordination skills.

Educational Qualifications

• Preferred: CA Inter / Semi-Qualified Chartered Accountant.
• Also Considered: B.Com or M.Com candidates with strong practical experience in accounting, taxation, and statutory compliance.
• Candidates with previous experience in CA firms will be preferred.

Preferred Candidate Profile

• 4-7 years of relevant accounting and taxation experience.
• Experience working with multiple clients, entities, or business units.
• Proven ability to handle GST compliance, accounting reconciliations, and audit coordination.
• Working knowledge of Tally Prime, Excel, and taxation software.
• Capable of working independently with minimal supervision.