Walk-in || Accountant

We are seeking a versatile, highly skilled, and detail-oriented All-Round Accountant to oversee and manage the entire spectrum of financial operations. This role goes beyond traditional bookkeeping, requiring a strategic professional capable of handling full-cycle accounting, financial reporting, tax planning, payroll, treasury management, internal controls, and compliance. The ideal candidate will act as a primary pillar for the finance department, ensuring total financial accuracy, regulatory adherence, and data-driven insights to support business growth.

Key Responsibilities & Core Competencies

1. General Ledger & Full-Cycle Accounting

• Manage end-to-end full-cycle accounting operations, including General Ledger maintenance, journal entries, accruals, and prepayments.
• Perform month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes efficiently and within tight deadlines.
• Conduct comprehensive monthly bank, credit card, and balance sheet reconciliations to identify and resolve discrepancies.
• Maintain the fixed asset register, tracking depreciation, capital expenditures, and asset disposals.

2. Financial Reporting & Analysis

• Prepare accurate and timely financial statements (Balance Sheet, Income Statement, and Cash Flow Statement) in compliance with GAAP / IFRS standards.
• Perform variance analysis (Actuals vs. Budget/Forecast) and provide actionable insights on cost control, revenue trends, and operational efficiencies.
• Assist executive leadership with financial modeling, forecasting, and ad-hoc financial reporting to support strategic decision-making.

3. Accounts Payable (AP) & Accounts Receivable (AR)

• Accounts Payable: Oversee end-to-end AP workflows, including invoice matching, coding, approval routing, vendor reconciliations, and timely payment processing.
• Accounts Receivable: Manage AR operations, including invoicing, billing accuracy, client account tracking, cash application, and collections follow-ups.
• Monitor aging reports, minimize DSO (Days Sales Outstanding), and manage bad debt provisions.

4. Tax Planning, Compliance & Regulatory Filings

• Prepare, file, and manage compliance for corporate taxes, indirect taxes (VAT/GST/Sales Tax), withholding taxes, and local municipal filings.
• Act as the primary liaison for internal and external auditors, tax authorities, and regulatory bodies during annual audits and tax reviews.
• Stay updated on changing tax laws, accounting standards, and regulatory compliance requirements to mitigate financial risks.

5. Payroll, Benefits & Treasury Management

• Oversee end-to-end multi-state/global payroll processing, ensuring accurate calculation of salaries, bonuses, deductions, and tax withholdings.
• Handle administration of employee benefits, retirement plans, and expense reimbursements.
• Manage daily cash flow forecasting, liquidity planning, and banking relationships to optimize working capital and yield on idle funds.

6. Internal Controls, Process Improvement & ERP Management

• Design, implement, and enforce robust internal financial controls to safeguard company assets and prevent fraud.
• Continuously streamline, automate, and document accounting workflows and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Serve as a key administrator or power user for ERP systems, accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, NetSuite, SAP, Xero), and financial automation tools.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education: Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related field. (Master’s degree or professional certification such as CPA, CA, ACCA, or CMA is strongly preferred).
• Experience: Minimum of [4–8+] years of progressive experience in general accounting, corporate finance, or public accounting firms.
• Technical Mastery:
  
• Advanced proficiency in MS Excel (VLOOKUPs, pivot tables, financial modeling).
• Hands-on experience with modern ERP systems and accounting software (e.g., NetSuite, SAP, QuickBooks Online, Xero, or equivalent).
• Knowledge Base: Deep understanding of GAAP/IFRS, corporate tax laws, internal control frameworks, and payroll regulations.
• Soft Skills: Exceptional analytical mindset, meticulous attention to detail, high ethical standards, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to communicate complex financial concepts to non-financial stakeholders.
• Strong knowledge of Indian accounting standards (Ind AS), Goods & Services Tax (GST), Income Tax Laws etc. .
  
• Proficiency in preparing various types of financial reports including balance sheet analysis.