Senior Accountant

About the Role

We are looking for a detail-oriented and proactive Accountant to support the finance function across accounting, payroll, taxation, statutory compliance, accounts payable, customer invoicing, and financial controls.

The ideal candidate will play a key role in ensuring accurate financial reporting, timely statutory compliance, efficient financial operations, and strong internal controls while collaborating with internal stakeholders, external consultants, auditors, and the Group Finance team.

Key Responsibilities

Accounting & Financial Operations

• Maintain accurate books of accounts and accounting records.

• Execute monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closing activities.

• Prepare bank, vendor, payroll, GST, TDS, and general ledger reconciliations.

• Assist in the preparation of financial statements, MIS reports, and audit schedules.

• Record journal entries and ensure accounting accuracy in line with accounting standards.

• Monitor and improve internal financial controls and accounting processes.

Accounts Payable & Vendor Management

• Manage vendor onboarding, documentation, and compliance verification.

• Process vendor invoices and employee reimbursement claims.

• Maintain vendor ledgers and perform regular reconciliations.

• Coordinate vendor payment cycles while ensuring statutory deductions and compliance.

• Resolve vendor queries related to invoices and payments.

Payroll & Labour Compliance

• Manage end-to-end monthly payroll processing.

• Coordinate payroll inputs including new joiners, exits, variable pay, reimbursements, and statutory deductions.

• Ensure timely compliance with:

  • Provident Fund (PF)

  • Employees' State Insurance (ESI)

  • Professional Tax

  • Labour Welfare Fund

  • Bonus

  • Gratuity

• Coordinate with payroll service providers and HR for accurate payroll execution.

Taxation & Statutory Compliance

• Prepare and file GST returns and maintain GST reconciliations.

• Handle TDS calculations, deductions, return filings, and reconciliations.

• Support income tax compliance and statutory reporting requirements.

• Ensure timely statutory payments and regulatory filings.

• Stay updated with changes in tax laws and labour regulations.

Accounts Receivable & Customer Invoicing

• Generate customer invoices accurately and within timelines.

• Track collections and follow up on outstanding receivables.

• Reconcile customer accounts and resolve billing discrepancies.

• Support revenue recognition and receivable reporting.

Audit & Financial Controls

• Assist during statutory, tax, and internal audits.

• Prepare audit documentation and coordinate with external auditors.

• Maintain proper financial records and documentation for audit readiness.

• Ensure adherence to company policies, SOPs, and financial governance standards.

Reporting & Process Improvement

• Prepare periodic financial and management reports.

• Support budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.

• Identify opportunities to automate and improve finance processes.

• Work closely with the Group Finance team on reporting requirements and financial projects.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Commerce (B.Com); CA Inter, CMA, or MBA (Finance) preferred.

• 10–15 years of relevant experience in accounting and finance.

• Strong understanding of Indian accounting standards, GST, TDS, payroll, and statutory compliances.

• Experience with SAP and other accounting software & ERP systems.

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

• Experience working with Media, Digital or Service Industry.

Key Skills

• Financial Accounting

• Payroll Processing

• GST & TDS Compliance

• Accounts Payable & Accounts Receivable

• Financial Reconciliation

• Statutory Compliance

• Audit Coordination

• Financial Reporting & MIS

• Vendor Management

• Budgeting & Forecasting

• SAP and other ERP/Accounting Software

• Microsoft Excel

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Excellent attention to detail and organizational abilities