We are looking for a highly motivated and experienced Accountant to join our dynamic start-up. This role will be crucial in managing the financial operations for both our US headquarters and our Indian subsidiary. We are looking for a detail-oriented and proactive Accountant to join our Mumbai team and manage day-to-day finance operations across entities.
What You'll Do
1. Accounting & Compliance:
- Manage daily bookkeeping and accounting entries (AP, AR, GL, bank reconciliations).
- Ensure accurate and timely recording of all financial transactions.
- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
- Ensure compliance with Indian accounting standards, US GAAP, and internal policies.
- Assist with GST, TDS, income tax, and ROC filings for the India entity.
2. Global Operations Support:
- Support in transfer pricing compliance and related documentation.
- Handle cross-border payments, FEMA compliance, and banking liaison.
- Assist in consolidation of group accounts.
3. Expense Management:
- Record, monitor, and clear all company expenses.
- Ensure compliance with company policies and budgets.
- Handle employee reimbursements and expense reports.
4. Statutory Compliance:
- Ensure compliance with Indian statutory requirements including TDS, GST, PF, PT, and other applicable laws.
- Prepare and file all necessary returns and reports on time.
- Coordinate with external auditors and tax consultants as needed.
5. Import and Export Transactions:
- Manage Bill of Entry (BOE) and ORM mapping for import and export transactions.
- Ensure compliance with relevant import/export regulations.
6. Purchase Orders (PO) and Sales Orders (SO):
- Create and manage PO's and SO's.
- Ensure accuracy and completeness of all orders.
- Coordinate with procurement and sales teams to streamline processes.
7. Audit & Reporting:
- Support statutory and internal audits (Big 4/other auditors).
- Assist in MIS reports for management on a monthly basis.
- Maintain accurate records for due diligence and fundraising-related requirements.
Who you are
- Education: Master's degree in accounting or finance.
- Professional qualification preferred: CA / ACCA / CMA
- Experience:Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in Accounting and Finance (including articleship) Experience in a start-up environment is a plus.
- Knowledge: Strong understanding of Indian accounting standards. Familiarity with TDS, GST, PF, PT, and other Indian statutory requirements. Familiarity with US GAAP is a plus.
- Skills:
- Proficient in Zoho books and MS Office Suite.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
