Accountant/ Accounts Executive

JOB DESCRIPTION – ACCOUNTANTDepartment: Accounts & Finance

Position: Accountant

Reporting To: General Manager / Management

Location: Bengaluru

Employment Type: Full-Time

Job SummaryThe Accountant will be responsible for maintaining accurate books of accounts, handling day-to-day accounting transactions, GST and TDS compliance, bank reconciliation, vendor/customer accounts, payment follow-ups, statutory documentation, and supporting management with financial reports.

• Key Responsibilities1. Accounting & BookkeepingMaintain day-to-day accounts in Tally / ERP.
• Record purchase, sales, receipt, payment, journal and contra entries.
• Verify purchase invoices, expense bills and supporting documents.
• Maintain proper ledger accounts and cost/expense classifications.
• Ensure accounting entries are updated on a daily basis.
• 2. Accounts PayableVerify supplier invoices against PO and supporting documents.
• Maintain vendor outstanding and ageing reports.
• Prepare supplier payment schedules based on agreed credit terms.
• Reconcile vendor ledgers and resolve discrepancies.
• Coordinate with SCM/Purchase for pending invoices, debit notes and credit notes.
• 3. Accounts ReceivablePrepare and maintain customer outstanding statements.
• Follow up with customers for outstanding payments.
• Maintain receivable ageing reports.
• Account for customer receipts and adjust invoices correctly.
• Coordinate with Sales/Projects for overdue payments and payment documentation.
• 4. GST & TDSMaintain GST-related accounting records.
• Reconcile GSTR-1, GSTR-3B and GSTR-2B with books.
• Verify Input Tax Credit (ITC) eligibility and discrepancies.
• Prepare data for GST return filing.
• Calculate applicable TDS and maintain TDS records.
• Support timely filing of TDS returns and issuance/reconciliation of certificates.
• Coordinate with CA/consultants for statutory compliance.
• 5. BankingPerform daily/periodic bank reconciliation.
• Maintain records of bank payments and receipts.
• Prepare documents for NEFT/RTGS and other banking transactions.
• Monitor cheque/PDC transactions where applicable.
• Maintain records relating to BGs, LCs, OD/CC accounts and bank charges.
• Coordinate with banks for routine accounting and transaction-related matters.
• 6. Import & Export AccountingMaintain records of import and export transactions.
• Coordinate accounting records for foreign currency payments and receipts.
• Maintain documentation relating to BOE, shipping bills and overseas remittances.
• Support reconciliation of import/export transactions with bank records.
• Coordinate with bank/CA/logistics teams for required financial documentation.
• 7. Payroll & Employee AccountsPrepare monthly salary workings based on attendance and approved leave records.
• Maintain salary, advance and reimbursement records.
• Support PF, ESI, Professional Tax and other applicable payroll compliances.
• Maintain employee-related accounting records.

8. MIS & Management ReportingPrepare periodic reports including:

• Customer Outstanding Report
• Vendor Outstanding Report
• Receivable/Payable Ageing
• Daily/Weekly Cash Flow Position
• Bank Balance Report
• Monthly Sales & Purchase Summary
• GST/TDS Status
• Expense Summary
• Project-wise receivable/payment status

Immediately highlight significant overdue receivables, upcoming statutory payments and major cash-flow requirements to management.

• 9. Audit & Statutory ComplianceMaintain proper supporting documents for all accounting transactions.
• Assist CA/auditors during statutory and tax audits.
• Provide ledgers, vouchers, invoices and reconciliations requested during audits.
• Maintain proper filing of accounting and statutory documents.
• Ensure financial records are maintained confidentially.
• Required SkillsGood knowledge of Tally Prime / accounting ERP
• Strong knowledge of GST, TDS and basic Income Tax provisions
• Good working knowledge of MS Excel
• Knowledge of bank reconciliation and ledger reconciliation
• Understanding of Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable
• Basic understanding of import/export accounting preferred
• Good communication and payment follow-up skills
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail

Qualification & ExperienceQualification: B.Com / M.Com or equivalent finance/accounting qualification

Experience: 2–5 years preferred, particularly in a manufacturing, engineering, trading or MSME environment.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)Performance will be evaluated based on:

• Timely and accurate accounting entries
• Zero/minimum errors in GST and TDS records
• Timely bank and ledger reconciliations
• Accuracy of customer/vendor outstanding reports
• Effective follow-up of overdue receivables
• Timely statutory compliance
• Accuracy of monthly MIS reports
• Proper documentation and audit readiness
• Timely closing of monthly accounts

Objective of the Role:

To maintain accurate and compliant financial records, ensure timely collection and payment monitoring, provide clear financial information to management, and support effective cash-flow and financial control of the organization.