Job Title: Senior Accountant – Accounts, GST & Taxation

Job Location: Malakpet, Hyderabad, Telangana

Department: Accounts & Finance

Employment Type: Full-Time | Work From Office

Experience Required: Minimum 5 Years

Industry: Accounts, Finance, Trading, Retail & Commercial Business

We are looking for an experienced, knowledgeable and responsible Senior Accountant with a minimum of 5 years of practical experience in complete accounting, GST compliance, taxation, TDS, bank reconciliation and financial reporting.

The selected candidate will be responsible for independently managing the company's complete accounting operations, including day-to-day accounting entries, sales and purchase accounting, GST billing, GST e-invoicing, GST return filing, Input Tax Credit (ITC) reconciliation, TDS compliance, bank reconciliation, accounts payable, accounts receivable and financial statement preparation.

The ideal candidate must have strong practical knowledge of Indian Accounting Standards, GST regulations, Income Tax provisions, TDS compliance and statutory accounting procedures.

Candidates with hands-on experience in Tally Prime, GST Portal, GST Return Filing, GSTR-1, GSTR-3B, GSTR-2B Reconciliation, E-Invoicing, TDS Returns and Financial Accounting will be preferred.

The candidate must be capable of independently handling the company's accounting and taxation activities with minimum supervision.

Key Roles & Responsibilities

1. Complete Accounting & Bookkeeping

• Independently manage complete day-to-day accounting operations.
• Maintain books of accounts, general ledger, journals, vouchers and accounting records.
• Record daily sales, purchases, receipts, payments, expenses and other financial transactions.
• Maintain customer accounts, supplier accounts, debtor ledgers and creditor ledgers.
• Monitor accounts payable (AP) and accounts receivable (AR).
• Verify and reconcile customer and vendor balances.
• Maintain cash books, bank books and other accounting registers.
• Ensure accurate accounting entries and proper supporting documentation.

2. GST Billing, Tax Invoicing & E-Invoicing

• Prepare, verify and manage GST tax invoices for B2B and B2C customers.
• Generate GST e-invoices with Invoice Reference Number (IRN) and QR codes wherever applicable.
• Verify customer GSTIN, HSN codes, applicable GST rates and place of supply.
• Handle CGST, SGST and IGST calculations and accounting entries.
• Prepare debit notes, credit notes and other GST-related documents.
• Ensure GST invoices comply with applicable statutory requirements.
• Generate and manage e-way bills wherever applicable.
• Maintain accurate GST sales registers and invoice records.

3. GST Return Filing & Statutory Compliance

• Independently prepare, verify and file monthly or quarterly GSTR-1 returns, as applicable.
• Prepare and file GSTR-3B within statutory deadlines.
• Manage B2B and B2C sales invoice reporting.
• Download and reconcile GSTR-2B with purchase registers and accounting records.
• Verify Input Tax Credit (ITC) eligibility and identify discrepancies.
• Reconcile GST sales, purchases, output tax liability and input tax credit.
• Handle GST challans, tax payments and electronic cash and credit ledgers.
• Maintain GST return filing records and supporting documentation.
• Coordinate with Chartered Accountants and tax consultants for GST notices, queries and compliance.
• Have working knowledge of annual GST returns, including GSTR-9 and GSTR-9C, wherever applicable.

4. Bank Reconciliation & Cash Management

• Record daily bank transactions accurately in accounting software.
• Maintain bank books and cash books.
• Perform regular Bank Reconciliation Statements (BRS).
• Verify NEFT, RTGS, IMPS, UPI and cheque transactions.
• Track customer receipts, vendor payments and bank transfers.
• Identify and resolve discrepancies between bank statements and accounting records.
• Account for bank charges, interest and other banking transactions.
• Maintain accurate cash and bank balances.

5. Purchase Accounting & Vendor Management

• Record and verify all purchase invoices in Tally Prime or accounting software.
• Verify supplier GSTIN, invoice details, HSN codes and GST calculations.
• Maintain purchase registers and vendor ledgers.
• Reconcile supplier statements and outstanding balances.
• Handle purchase returns, debit notes and credit notes.
• Verify Input Tax Credit eligibility on purchases.
• Coordinate with suppliers regarding invoice discrepancies and outstanding balances.
• Ensure accurate purchase accounting and GST treatment.

6. TDS, Income Tax & Taxation Compliance

• Calculate and deduct Tax Deducted at Source (TDS) wherever applicable.
• Maintain TDS deduction records, ledgers and supporting documents.
• Ensure timely TDS deposits and challan payments.
• Prepare and file quarterly TDS returns, including applicable Forms 24Q, 26Q and other relevant forms.
• Handle TDS reconciliation and compliance.
• Generate and reconcile Form 16 and Form 16A wherever applicable.
• Maintain working knowledge of Income Tax Act provisions and applicable tax regulations.
• Assist in preparation and filing of Income Tax Returns (ITR).
• Maintain advance tax and other income tax payment records.
• Coordinate with Chartered Accountants for tax audits, assessments and statutory requirements.

7. Financial Reporting & Finalization of Accounts

• Prepare monthly Profit & Loss (P&L) statements.
• Prepare Trial Balance, Balance Sheet and other financial reports.
• Maintain accurate general ledger accounts.
• Reconcile debtors, creditors, cash, bank, sales and purchase accounts.
• Assist in monthly, quarterly and annual accounts finalization.
• Prepare financial statements and supporting schedules for the Chartered Accountant.
• Identify accounting discrepancies and take corrective action.
• Provide accurate financial information and reports to management.
• Assist in budgeting and financial analysis wherever required.

8. Statutory Compliance & Chartered Accountant Coordination

• Coordinate with the company's Chartered Accountant (CA), auditors and tax consultants.
• Ensure timely GST, TDS and Income Tax compliance.
• Maintain a statutory compliance calendar and track filing deadlines.
• Provide accounting records and supporting documents for audits.
• Respond to management queries relating to accounts, taxation and financial transactions.
• Maintain confidentiality of financial and business information.
• Ensure systematic filing and preservation of accounting and statutory records.

• Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience in complete accounting and finance operations.
• Practical experience in independently managing GST return preparation and filing is mandatory.
• Strong experience in GST billing, e-invoicing and GST reconciliation.
• Practical knowledge of TDS deductions, deposits and quarterly return filing.
• Experience in purchase accounting, sales accounting and bank reconciliation.
• Experience in financial reporting, ledger reconciliation and finalization of accounts.

Educational Qualification

• B.Com (Bachelor of Commerce) / M.Com (Master of Commerce).
• MBA Finance or equivalent accounting qualification will be considered.
• Additional GST, taxation and accounting certifications will be an advantage.

Technical Skills & Software Knowledge

• Tally Prime / Tally ERP 9 / Similar Accounting & ERP Software.
• GST Portal and GST Return Filing.
• GSTR-1, GSTR-3B and GSTR-2B Reconciliation.
• GST E-Invoice Portal and IRN Generation.
• E-Way Bill Portal.
• Income Tax E-Filing Portal.
• TDS Return Filing and Challan Management.
• MS Excel, VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables and basic financial reporting.
• Bank Reconciliation Statement (BRS).
• Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR).
• General Ledger, Trial Balance and Financial Statements.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Performance will be evaluated based on:

1. Accuracy of daily accounting entries and bookkeeping.
2. Timely preparation of GST invoices and e-invoices.
3. Accurate and timely GSTR-1 and GSTR-3B filing.
4. Proper GSTR-2B and Input Tax Credit reconciliation.
5. Timely TDS deductions, deposits and quarterly return filing.
6. Accuracy of bank reconciliation and purchase accounting.
7. Timely preparation of monthly Profit & Loss and financial reports.
8. Minimum accounting errors and GST compliance discrepancies.
9. Proper maintenance of books of accounts and financial records.
10. Timely coordination with the Chartered Accountant and completion of statutory compliance.

Ideal Candidate Profile

We are specifically looking for a candidate who:

• Can independently manage complete company accounts with minimum supervision.
• Has strong practical knowledge of GST return preparation, filing and reconciliation.
• Can independently handle GST billing, e-invoicing and e-way bills wherever applicable.
• Has practical experience in TDS, Income Tax and statutory compliance.
• Is proficient in Tally Prime or similar accounting software.
• Can manage purchase entries, sales accounting, bank transactions and reconciliations.
• Can prepare financial reports and assist with annual accounts finalization.
• Is trustworthy, accurate, organized and capable of meeting statutory deadlines.

Our Expectations

The Senior Accountant will take complete responsibility for the company's day-to-day accounting operations, GST and TDS compliance, taxation, bank reconciliation, financial reporting and maintenance of accurate books of accounts.

The candidate must possess strong practical accounting knowledge and should be capable of independently managing accounting activities, statutory filings and financial documentation without continuous supervision.

Candidates with strong hands-on experience in Tally Prime, GST Return Filing, GST Reconciliation, TDS Compliance and Complete Accounts Management are encouraged to apply