Senior Accountant

About the Role

We are looking for a Senior Accountant – AP, Taxation & Compliance who can independently manage day-to-day accounting responsibilities, with strong ownership of Accounts Payable, taxation, reconciliations and statutory compliance.

The ideal candidate should be highly accountable, detail-oriented and capable of working independently with minimal supervision. This is a hands-on role where the individual will be expected to take ownership from start to finish rather than wait for instructions or follow-ups.

Key Responsibilities

1. Accounts Payable – AP

  • Manage the complete vendor payment and Accounts Payable cycle.
  • Verify vendor invoices against PO, GRN and supporting documents.
  • Ensure correct accounting of purchase invoices, expenses, GST and TDS.
  • Maintain accurate vendor ledgers.
  • Prepare and maintain vendor ageing and outstanding reports.
  • Prepare payment schedules based on due dates, business priorities and available cash flow.
  • Coordinate with vendors regarding invoices, outstanding balances and payment status.
  • Reconcile vendor accounts regularly and resolve discrepancies.
  • Track vendor advances, debit notes and credit notes.
  • Coordinate with Purchase, Warehouse, Billing and Operations for invoice discrepancies.
  • Ensure no payment is processed without appropriate supporting documents and approvals.

2. GST & Taxation

  • Handle day-to-day GST-related accounting and compliance activities.
  • Reconcile GSTR-2B with purchase records and books of accounts.
  • Identify and resolve GST mismatches and ineligible ITC.
  • Ensure correct GST treatment of purchase and expense transactions.
  • Assist in preparation and filing of applicable GST returns.
  • Handle TDS calculation, deduction, payment and return-related activities.
  • Maintain proper records and documentation for GST and TDS.
  • Track statutory tax payment and filing deadlines.
  • Coordinate with the CA/tax consultant for tax matters, assessments, notices and reconciliations.

3. Accounting & Reconciliations

  • Maintain accurate accounting records in Tally/ERP.
  • Perform regular vendor ledger reconciliations.
  • Perform bank reconciliations.
  • Review purchase, expense and journal entries for accuracy.
  • Monitor outstanding advances and other balance sheet items.
  • Identify duplicate, incorrect or unusual entries and take corrective action.
  • Assist with monthly and year-end closing.
  • Prepare schedules and supporting documents required for audits.
  • Ensure proper documentation and audit trail for accounting transactions.

4. Compliance & Controls

  • Maintain a statutory compliance calendar and ensure all deadlines are met.
  • Ensure timely completion of GST, TDS and other applicable statutory requirements.
  • Maintain proper records for statutory audits and assessments.
  • Ensure adherence to internal approval and payment processes.
  • Identify control gaps and recommend improvements.
  • Ensure that financial transactions are properly supported and authorised.
  • Assist in strengthening internal financial controls and accounting processes.

5. Reporting & MIS

  • Prepare weekly AP ageing and vendor outstanding reports.
  • Prepare payment schedules and upcoming liability reports.
  • Report pending reconciliations and unresolved issues.
  • Provide regular updates on statutory liabilities and compliance status.
  • Assist the Finance Head in preparing monthly financial reports and MIS.
  • Highlight unusual transactions, financial risks or discrepancies immediately.

Independence & Accountability

This role requires a high level of ownership and independent working.

  • Take complete ownership of assigned accounting, AP and compliance activities from start to finish.
  • Work independently with minimal day-to-day supervision.
  • Be responsible for meeting all statutory and internal deadlines without repeated follow-ups.
  • Proactively identify errors, mismatches, pending items and compliance risks.
  • Take corrective action rather than simply reporting a problem.
  • Maintain trackers for pending payments, reconciliations, filings and other critical activities.
  • Follow up independently with vendors, internal departments, banks, CA and consultants until closure.
  • Escalate important issues before they become problems, along with a proposed solution.
  • Take accountability for the accuracy and completeness of all work handled.
  • Maintain proper documentation and audit trail for every transaction.
  • During the absence of the Finance Head, be capable of independently managing the assigned AP, taxation and compliance responsibilities.
  • Missed deadlines, unresolved issues or errors should be proactively communicated and owned rather than attributed to lack of instructions or follow-up.

Coordination

The candidate will regularly coordinate with:

  • Finance Head / Management
  • Accounts Receivable & Billing Team
  • Purchase Team
  • Warehouse Team
  • Operations Team
  • Vendors & Suppliers
  • Banks
  • CA / Tax Consultants
  • Auditors

Candidate Profile

Qualification:

  • B.Com / M.Com preferred.
  • CA Inter would be an advantage.

Experience:

  • 3–6 years of relevant experience in Accounts, AP, GST and TDS.
  • Experience in trading, distribution, retail or FMCG/electronics businesses preferred.

Technical Skills:

  • Strong knowledge of GST and TDS.
  • GSTR-2B and purchase reconciliation.
  • Vendor reconciliation and AP ageing.
  • Bank reconciliation.
  • Tally / ERP.
  • Good working knowledge of MS Excel.
  • Basic understanding of financial controls and audit requirements.

Behavioural Requirements

We are looking for someone who demonstrates:

  • Ownership
  • Accountability
  • Independent working
  • Proactive follow-up
  • Attention to detail
  • Integrity
  • Deadline discipline
  • Problem-solving ability
  • Clear communication
  • Ability to take responsibility for mistakes and correct them quickly

The candidate should not require constant supervision for routine responsibilities and should be comfortable being personally accountable for the work assigned to them.

Key Performance Indicators – KPIs

The role will be evaluated on:

  • 100% statutory compliance within prescribed deadlines.
  • Accuracy of GST and TDS compliance.
  • Accuracy of GSTR-2B and purchase reconciliation.
  • Vendor reconciliation accuracy.
  • AP ageing and control of overdue liabilities.
  • Zero duplicate or unauthorised payments.
  • Timely completion of monthly closing activities.
  • Reduction in long-pending reconciliation items.
  • Accuracy and completeness of accounting entries.
  • Timely identification and escalation of financial/compliance issues.
  • Ability to independently complete assigned responsibilities without repeated follow-ups.
  • Overall ownership and accountability for the assigned function.
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