Job Role: Senior Accountant
Experience: 3-5 Years
Location: JNPT Port, Mumbai

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce B.Com, M.Com, or MBA (Finance).
• CA Dropout candidates may also apply.

Roles and Responsibilities:

Accounting & Financial Operations

• Handle day-to-day accounting entries, including invoices, payments, receipts, journal vouchers, and contra entries.
• Manage all accounting transactions and ensure accurate recording in the ERP system.
• Maintain general ledger accounts and perform ledger scrutiny and reconciliations.
• Reconcile accounts payable, accounts receivable, and inter-company balances.
• Reconcile books of accounts with GST portal data and coordinate with relevant teams for invoices and supporting documents.
• Ensure payments are processed after appropriate statutory deductions such as TDS, TCS, and other applicable deductions.
• Ensure proper accounting, supporting documentation, and maintenance of financial records.

Vendor Management & Reconciliation

• Conduct periodic vendor balance reconciliations and resolve discrepancies in coordination with procurement and operations teams.
• Coordinate with internal departments and external vendors for effective accounts payable management.
• Monitor vendor outstanding balances and ensure timely settlement of dues.

Banking & Payment Processing

• Reconcile bank accounts by compiling and balancing financial information.
• Prepare cheques, RTGS forms, and other payment-related documentation.
•  Ensure timely processing of vendor payments and banking transactions.
• Monitor cash and bank balances regularly.
• Process payments strictly in accordance with the approved authorization matrix and company policies.

Taxation & Compliance

• Assist in the preparation and filing of GST returns, TDS returns, and related statutory filings.
• Ensure timely payment of statutory dues and compliance with applicable regulations.
• Maintain records and reconciliations related to GST, TDS, TCS, and other statutory requirements.
• Assist the tax team in responding to notices, assessments, departmental inquiries, and audit queries.

 Financial Closing & Reporting

• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closing activities.
• Prepare schedules, reconciliations, and reports required for financial statement preparation.
• Assist in financial data compilation, analysis, and MIS reporting.
• Provide accounting information and management reports as required.

 Audit Support

• Assist in internal audits, statutory audits, tax audits, and other compliance reviews.
• Prepare audit schedules, reconciliations, and supporting documentation.
• Ensure timely closure of audit observations and queries.

 Fixed Assets & Record Maintenance

• Assist in maintaining and updating the fixed asset register, including capitalization and depreciation records

• Ensure proper documentation and record retention for all financial transactions.
• Maintain accounting records in compliance with company policies, accounting standards, and regulatory requirements.

 Data Analysis & MIS

• Compile and analyse financial data for management reporting and decision-making.
• Prepare reports and reconciliations using Excel and ERP systems.
• Assist in budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and other finance-related projects.

Technical Skills

• Strong working knowledge of GST, TDS, TCS, and statutory compliance requirements.
• Hands-on experience in Vendor Reconciliation and Accounts Payable processes.
• Proficiency in accounting software such as SAP, Tally, or other ERP systems.
• Preference will be given to candidates with experience in SAP S/4 HANA.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles, ledger maintenance, and financial controls.
• Advanced MS Excel skills, including VLOOKUP, XLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, SUMIFS, and financial data analysis.
• Ability to adapt to various business applications and technology platforms.

Key Competencies

•  Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Team-oriented mindset with a proactive and ownership-driven approach.