Accounts Administrator

**Position: Senior Admin & Accounts Coordinator**
**Location: Chennai (with Travel across South India as required)**
**Company: Pronto Franchising Pvt Ltd**

**Role Overview**:
We are seeking a proactive, detail-oriented, and confident **Senior Admin & Accounts Coordinator** to oversee our multi-location administrative and accounting operations. This is a leadership role requiring **expertise in Tally**, tax filings across multiple states, and the ability to coordinate across teams and external stakeholders. The role involves **travel for store audits** and **relationship management with landlords and malls**.

Two accountants will report to this individual.

**Key Responsibilities:1. Leadership & Administrative Oversight**:

- **Supervise and manage a team of two accountants**, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and timely task completion.
- Drive **compliance and process adherence across all stores** and ensure administrative control over daily operations.
- Communicate firmly and effectively with internal teams, vendors, and external partners across India.
- **Build and maintain relationships with landlords, mall management, and property owners** regarding lease agreements, escalations, and operational matters.

**2. Accounting & Statutory Compliance**:

- **Full mastery over Tally software** - entries, reconciliations, ledgers, and generating financial reports.
- Oversee and **ensure timely GST filing** across locations.
- Manage **Professional Tax filings for Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, and Telangana**.
- Handle **TDS filings and ensure compliance** with all tax regulations.
- Monitor cash flows, ensure proper expense documentation, and support the finance team during audits.

**3. Store Audits & Operational Control**:

- **Conduct periodic audits across stores** to ensure financial and operational processes are followed.
- **Travel to store locations across South India** as required for audits, issue resolution, or property-related matters.
- Ensure **stock control, invoicing discipline, and petty cash management** at the store level.
- Identify process gaps and suggest operational improvements.

**4. Stakeholder & Property Relations**:

- Serve as the **point of contact for landlord and mall representatives**, addressing rental, operational, and maintenance concerns.
- Negotiate terms, renewals, and resolve disputes with property stakeholders.
- Liaise with auditors, tax consultants, and government authorities when required.

**Desired Skills & Qualifications**:

- **5+ years of experience in Admin & Accounts**, with at least 2 years in a supervisory role.
- **Complete working knowledge of Tally ERP** (mandatory).
- Hands-on experience with **GST, TDS, and Professional Tax filings** across multiple states.
- **Strong communication and assertive leadership skills** - capable of **commanding teams across states**.
- Problem-solver with the **willingness to travel across Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Telangana, and other locations** as required.
- Ability to **manage property-related discussions** with landlords, mall management, and external stakeholders.
- **Multilingual skills (Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Hindi)** are an advantage but not compulsory.

**Compensation**:

- Competitive salary based on experience and skill set.

**Reporting To**:

- **CEO / Senior Management**

**Note**:
This role is ideal for someone who is organized, enjoys operational challenges, and is confident in managing teams and external partners

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: ₹35,000.00 - ₹51,000.00 per month

**Benefits**:

- Provident Fund

**Education**:

- Bachelor's (required)

**Experience**:

- accounts : 6 years (required)

**Location**:

- Kotturpuram, Chennai, Tamil Nadu (preferred)

Willingness to travel:

- 25% (required)

Work Location: In person