Accounts Executive

This role is for one of Weekday’s clients

Min Experience: 5+ years
Location: Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
JobType: full-time

We are looking for a detail-oriented and proactive Accounts Executive to manage day-to-day accounting activities and support financial reporting, statutory compliance, and audit operations.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in bookkeeping, accounts payable, vendor management, GST and TDS compliance, and Management Information System (MIS) reporting. Strong working knowledge of SAP and Tally ERP 9 is essential, along with proficiency in MS Excel and experience handling multi-currency transactions.

Experience working in a large corporate group, conglomerate, or trading environment will be an added advantage.

Key Responsibilities

1. Accounts Payable and Day-to-Day Accounting

• Process vendor invoices and record daily payment transactions in SAP with a high degree of accuracy.
• Manage routine accounting activities related to employee and business expenses in INR and USD.
• Coordinate foreign exchange (forex) loading for employees travelling internationally, as required.
• Handle logistics-related invoicing and account for transportation and freight expenses.
• Maintain regular coordination with vendors and proactively resolve invoice discrepancies and payment-related queries.
• Ensure accurate and timely recording of financial transactions.

2. Tax Compliance and Statutory Requirements

• Prepare and assist with Goods and Services Tax (GST) and Tax Deducted at Source (TDS) return filings.
• Perform vendor TDS calculations and manage related compliance activities.
• Support timely completion of statutory accounting and tax-related requirements.
• Maintain accurate documentation and records for compliance purposes.

3. Financial Reporting and MIS

• Conduct monthly General Ledger (GL) scrutiny for operating and overhead expenses.
• Assist in preparing year-end financial statements, including Profit and Loss (P&L) statements and Balance Sheets.
• Generate daily MIS reports for gross margin analysis and business decision-making.
• Prepare and monitor monthly cash flow statements to support effective cash forecasting.
• Compile monthly P&L MIS reports, track financial performance, and highlight key variances.
• Prepare daily liability status reports for management review and informed decision-making.
• Ensure accuracy, consistency, and timely delivery of financial reports.

4. Audit and Financial Support

• Support internal and external audit processes, including responding to audit queries and ensuring timely closure.
• Assist with financial planning activities and provide relevant business insights.
• Support management with accurate financial information for operational and strategic decisions.
• Coordinate with relevant teams to ensure proper documentation and smooth audit completion.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Experience in accounts payable, financial reporting, bookkeeping, or a similar accounting role.
• Strong working knowledge of SAP, particularly invoice booking and payment posting.
• Proficiency in Tally ERP 9.
• Practical understanding of GST, TDS, and other indirect tax compliance requirements.
• Advanced MS Excel skills, including spreadsheet management and MIS reporting.
• Familiarity with multi-currency transactions involving INR and USD.
• Exposure to forex loading and foreign currency expense management.
• Knowledge of logistics invoicing and freight expense accounting.
• Experience supporting audits and statutory compliance closure.
• Strong attention to detail, analytical abilities, and organizational skills.

Must-Have Skills

• Accounts Payable
• SAP
• Tally ERP 9
• Day-to-Day Accounting
• GST and TDS Compliance
• Financial Reporting

Good-to-Have Skills

• MIS Reporting
• Multi-Currency Transactions
• Forex Loading
• Cash Flow Management
• Advanced MS Excel
• Logistics and Freight Accounting
• Audit Support
• Corporate or Conglomerate Experience