Accountant

Key Responsibilities

• Core Accounting Operations
• Oversee all day-to-day accounting activities in Zoho Books, ensuring transactions are recorded timely and accurately across modules such as sales, purchases, expenses, and inventory.
• Maintain accurate books of accounts in accordance with applicable accounting standards, ensuring smooth month-end and year-end closing processes.
• Accounts Payable & Receivable Management
• Manage the full cycle of accounts payable (AP) and accounts receivable (AR), including invoice processing, payment scheduling, collections, and reconciliation.
• Monitor aging reports, follow up on outstanding receivables, and ensure timely disbursement to vendors while optimizing working capital.
• Bank Reconciliation & Cash Flow Monitoring
• Perform regular bank reconciliations across all operating accounts, identifying and resolving discrepancies promptly.
• Monitor daily cash flow positions, manage fund movements, and support liquidity planning in coordination with finance and operations teams.
• General Ledger & Journal Entries
• Record, review, and post journal entries, ensuring appropriate supporting documentation and approval workflows are in place.
• Maintain the integrity of the general ledger through periodic reconciliations and alignment with subsidiary ledgers (AP, AR, fixed assets, etc.).
• Financial Reporting & MIS Preparation
• Generate accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports, including balance sheets, income statements, cash flow statements, and other management reports as required.
• Customize MIS dashboards and reports in Zoho Books or Excel based on client-specific requirements and business KPIs.
• Bookkeeping Accuracy & Statutory Compliance
• Ensure completeness and accuracy in bookkeeping through regular reconciliations, audit trails, and internal reviews.
• Support timely and accurate filing of statutory returns, including GST, TDS, and other regulatory requirements, in coordination with compliance advisors.
• Internal Coordination & Stakeholder Communication
• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams including finance, sales, procurement, and HR to ensure smooth flow of financial data and process alignment.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for external stakeholders such as auditors, tax consultants, vendors, and clients, providing requested documentation and clarifications.
• Process Improvement & System Utilization
• Identify opportunities for automation and efficiency in accounting workflows using Zoho Books' built-in tools, integrations, and custom modules.
• Assist in documenting SOPs and implementing best practices for internal controls, audit readiness, and scalability of financial operations.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or a related field; a professional certification (CA Inter, CPA, or equivalent) is a strong advantage.
• Minimum 3 years of hands-on accounting experience, preferably in a dynamic or multi-client environment, with exposure to full-cycle bookkeeping, financial reporting, and compliance workflows.
• Proficiency in Zoho Books is mandatory, including deep familiarity with modules such as invoicing, banking, AP/AR, journal entries, and report generation.
• Sound understanding of accounting principles and standards (e.g., GAAP or IND-AS) with the ability to interpret and apply them in real-time financial operations and month-end processes.
• Practical experience in handling Indian statutory compliance, including preparation and filing of GST, TDS, and other regulatory returns, along with coordination with auditors and tax consultants.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to reconcile accounts, identify errors, and implement corrective measures proactively.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities, with a track record of collaborating effectively across teams and engaging with clients, vendors, and third-party stakeholders.
• Well-organized and detail-oriented, capable of managing multiple priorities, meeting deadlines, and maintaining high standards of accuracy and integrity in financial documentation.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: ₹20, ₹35,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid sick time

Work Location: In person