Accountant / Senior Accountant

Job Description – Accountant / Senior Accountant

Accountant / Senior Accountant

Department

Finance & Accounts

Location

Chennai

Reports To

Finance Manager / Financial Controller

Job Summary

We are seeking a qualified and detail-oriented Accountant / Senior Accountant to manage accounting operations, financial reporting, statutory compliance, and month-end closing activities. The ideal candidate should have strong accounting knowledge, experience in ERP/accounting systems, and the ability to ensure accurate financial records while supporting business decision-making through timely financial analysis.

Key Responsibilities Accounting & Financial Management

• Maintain accurate books of accounts and ensure proper recording of financial transactions.
• Prepare and post journal entries, invoices, payments, receipts, and adjustments.
• Manage general ledger activities and account reconciliations.
• Perform bank, vendor, customer, and inter-company reconciliations.
• Monitor accounts payable and accounts receivable functions.
• Maintain fixed asset registers and depreciation schedules.

Financial Reporting

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Generate MIS reports and provide financial analysis to management.
• Assist in budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Support month-end and year-end closing processes.

Compliance & Audit

• Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards and company policies.
• Prepare and review GST, TDS, Income Tax, and other statutory filings.
• Coordinate with auditors during internal, statutory, and tax audits.
• Maintain documentation and records required for compliance and audit purposes.

Process Improvement & Controls

• Ensure effective internal controls and accounting procedures.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and reporting efficiency.
• Support ERP implementation, automation, and system enhancements where applicable.

Team Coordination (Senior-Level Responsibility)

• Guide and mentor junior accounting staff.
• Review accounting entries and reconciliations prepared by team members.
• Collaborate with cross-functional departments to resolve financial and operational issues.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Commerce, Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• CA Inter / CA / CMA / ACCA / CPA qualification is preferred.
• 3–8 years of relevant accounting and finance experience.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, taxation, and financial reporting.
• Experience with ERP/accounting software such as SAP, Oracle, Tally, Zoho Books, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar systems.

Required Skills

• Strong accounting and analytical skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial reporting tools.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Problem-solving and process improvement mindset.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Accuracy and timeliness of financial reporting.
• Completion of monthly and annual closing activities within deadlines.
• Compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements.
• Successful audit outcomes with minimal observations.
• Timely reconciliation of accounts.
• Improvement in accounting processes and controls.

Experience

• Accountant: 3–5 years of experience.
• Senior Accountant: 5–8 years of experience with team handling and financial reporting responsibilities.

CTC: As per company standards and candidate experience. Employment Type: Full-Time.

Pay: ₹8,550.18 - ₹50,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person