An Accountant is responsible for managing and maintaining a company s financial records, ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting standards and regulations. The role focuses on financial reporting, bookkeeping, budgeting, and auditing to support business decisions and maintain financial health.

Job Priorities / Key Focus Areas

1. Accurate Financial Record-Keeping

   • Maintain up-to-date and error-free financial records.

   • Ensure all financial transactions are properly recorded and categorized.

2. Timely Reporting & Compliance

   • Prepare financial statements (balance sheet, income statement, cash flow).

   • File tax returns and ensure compliance with GST, TDS, and other statutory requirements.

3. Budgeting & Expense Control

   • Prepare budgets and monitor expenditures to control costs.

   • Analyze variances between budgeted and actual figures.

4. Payroll & Vendor Management

   • Process employee salaries, deductions, and reimbursements accurately.

   • Manage vendor payments and maintain accounts payable/receivable records.

5. Audit Support & Financial Analysis

   • Assist during internal and external audits.

   • Analyze financial data to provide insights for business improvement.

6. Data Accuracy & Confidentiality

   • Maintain strict confidentiality of financial information.

   • Ensure accuracy and integrity of all accounting data.

Key Responsibilities

• Record daily financial transactions (sales, purchases, expenses, payments).

• Reconcile bank statements and ledger accounts.

• Prepare and file GST, TDS, PF, and ESI returns (as applicable).

• Generate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.

• Manage petty cash and daily accounting operations.

• Support management in preparing financial forecasts and cost analysis.

• Handle invoice generation and follow-up on payments.

Required Skills

• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial regulations

• Proficiency in accounting software (Tally, QuickBooks, SAP, Zoho Books, or MS Excel)

• Attention to detail and accuracy in data entry

• Analytical thinking and problem-solving ability

• Good communication and organizational skills

• Ability to meet deadlines and handle multiple tasks