Key Responsibilities
1. Financial Accounting & Finalization of Books
Ledger Scrutiny: Conduct rigorous monthly reviews of the general ledger, sub-ledgers, and trial balances to ensure accurate data entry, correct classification of accounts, and zero ledger leakage.
Month-End Closure: Lead the month-end and year-end financial closing processes, including making accurate journal entries for provisions, depreciation, prepayments, and accruals.
Financial Statements: Prepare and draft key financial records-including Profit & Loss (P&L) statements, Balance Sheets, and Cash Flow summaries-in total alignment with statutory accounting standards.
2. Statutory Taxation & Compliance Management
GST Operations: Independently handle end-to-end Goods and Services Tax (GST) compliance, including data reconciliation (GSTR-2B matching with purchase registers), and the precise filing of monthly/annual returns (GSTR-1, GSTR-3B, GSTR-9).
Direct Taxation: Oversee Tax Deducted at Source (TDS) and Tax Collected at Source (TCS) computations, ensure timely monthly depositions, and file quarterly TDS returns.
Advance Tax: Assist in computing quarterly corporate advance tax liabilities based on ongoing revenue projections.
3. Banking, Working Capital & Reconciliations
Bank Reconciliations: Supervise complex Bank Reconciliation Statements (BRS) across multiple corporate and foreign currency currency accounts.
Fund Flow Tracking: Monitor daily cash positions, coordinate vendor payment schedules, and track aging accounts receivable to maintain healthy working capital cycles.
Credit Facilities: Assist management in preparing documentation, project reports, and stock statements required by banks for renewing credit lines or loans.
4. Audit Management & Junior Supervision
Audit Readiness: Serve as the primary point of contact for Statutory Auditors, Internal Auditors, and Tax Auditors, preparing comprehensive schedules and resolving queries swiftly.
Team Leadership: Guide, mentor, and review the daily work outputs of Junior Accountants, Accounts Executives, and Data Entry Operators to maintain data integrity.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Closing Timelines: Meeting strict corporate deadlines for monthly book closures and MIS reporting.
Compliance Score: Achieving zero statutory penalties, late fees, or audit defaults across GST, TDS, and corporate filings.
Reconciliation Speed: Turnaround time in resolving vendor payment disputes or banking ledger mismatches.