Job Description
The Asia Group (TAG), LLC is now accepting applications for a Senior Accountant, Accounts & Tax to join our Gurugram office.
Headquartered in Washington, D.C., The Asia Group (TAG) is a strategic and capital advisory firm that positions clients – ranging from Fortune 100 multinationals to innovative startups – for success in established and emerging markets across the Indo-Pacific region. Our diverse team possesses decades of government and private sector experience with a work ethos that emphasizes teamwork, collegiality, creativity, entrepreneurialism, and mentorship.
The Senior Accountant, Accounts & Tax performs day-to-day accounting and India tax compliance for the firm's Indian operations, reporting to the Assistant Finance Manager. The role combines hands-on accounting, data entry, reconciliations, and AP/AR support feeding the month-end close with end-to-end support of GST and TDS/TCS filings and support for statutory audit, ROC, and transfer-pricing requirements. The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented, proactive professional with a strong foundation in accounting and Indian taxation who can manage multiple statutory deadlines independently and accurately and operate in a dynamic environment.
Due to the volume of applications received, responses from our recruiting team may be delayed. No phone calls or emails and WhatsApp messages, please.
Job Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in commerce, Accounting, or Finance (B.Com or equivalent) required; CA Inter, CMA Inter, LLB, or M.Com strongly preferred given the compliance ownership of this role.
- 3–6 years of relevant experience in accounting, taxation, and compliance, ideally within a multinational, professional-services firm, or outsourced finance setup.
- Hands-on experience independently managing GST and TDS/TCS filings end to end — preparation, reconciliation, and discrepancy resolution.
- Solid working knowledge of Indian taxation (GST, TDS, TCS) and a working understanding of corporate compliance, including ROC / Companies Act filing coordination.
- Strong working knowledge of Tally and/or ERP systems; NetSuite experience preferred. Candidates strong in Tally should be comfortable onboarding to NetSuite as the organization transitions systems.
- Demonstrated experience supporting statutory audits, including preparation of schedules, documentation, and auditor coordination.
- Working exposure to inter-company accounting and transfer-pricing documentation preferred, as these are recurring responsibilities in this role.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Office tools, with advanced Excel strongly preferred.
- Strong attention to detail, an ownership mindset, and the ability to manage multiple statutory deadlines independently with minimal supervision.
- Comfort using AI or automation tools to streamline routine finance and reconciliation work is required.
What Success Looks Like in Year One- GST and TDS/TCS filings are completed accurately and on time, with 2B/3B and 26AS reconciliations clean and discrepancies resolved.
- Month-end accounting tasks and reconciliations are delivered on time according to the global close calendar.
- Support for statutory and other audits, ROC, and transfer-pricing are provided without surprises.
- Smooth onboarding from Tally to NetSuite as the systems transition completes.
Candidates must be eligible to work in India and are expected to work in-person at the TAG Gurugram office five days per week
Job Responsibilities
General Ledger & Month-End Close
- Perform data entry in Tally and NetSuite — sales, purchases, receipts, and payments.
- Prepare bank reconciliation statements and debtors / creditors statements.
- Prepare GL reconciliations and journal entries, as directed by the Assistant Finance Manager, to support the month-end close.
- Maintaining Fixed Asset Register and depreciation schedules.
- Preparation of monthly provision and prepaid expense schedules.
- Maintain internal finance and accounting processes and internal controls.
Accounts Payable & Receivable
- Support accounts payable and accounts receivable processing as needed.
- Assist with setting up payments and general finance and compliance tasks.
GST Compliance
- File GSTR-1 and GSTR-3B.
- Reconcile GSTR-2B against GSTR-3B using an automated ITC-register report and resolve discrepancies with vendors.
- Issue GST invoices and credit notes.
- Maintain documentation and records related to GST filings, provisions, and related accounting activities.
TDS / TCS Compliance
- File TDS / TCS returns.
- Reconcile Form 26AS against the financials.
- Apply for Lower Deduction Certificates (LDC) and implement the approved LDC rates.
- Maintain documentation and records related to TDS/TCS filings, provisions, and related accounting activities.
Audit Support
- Prepare schedules and documentation and facilitate auditor requests for the annual or other statutory audits.
- Assisting in GSTR9 & 9C Reconciliation.
Corporate / ROC Compliance
- As needed, assist with the Legal team on ROC / Companies Act filings and related requirements.
Inter-company & Transfer Pricing
- Assist with transfer-pricing workings and inter-company documentation.
Payroll
- Process India payroll end to end in accordance with applicable accounting standards and tax regulations, coordinating with HR and other team members as needed.
- Calculate, deposit, and file statutory components on time — TDS on salaries, provident fund (PF), professional tax, and ESI, as applicable.
- Prepare payroll journal entries during month end close processes.
- Maintain payroll records and documentation to support statutory filings, the annual audit, and internal controls.
Revenue Recognition
- Prepare monthly transfer price billings and revenue recognition
- Maintain supporting documentation as may be required to support annual audits and the month end close process.
Expense Management (Razor Pay transitioning to Concur)
- Review expense report transactions for proper documentation and approvals.
- Prepare journal entries during month end close processes.
- Enter accounts payable invoices for posting and assist with support required for payment approvals
Other
- Use AI and automation tools to streamline routine finance and reconciliation work.
- Take on other accounting and compliance activities as needs arise.
Job Benefits
TAG provides competitive benefits with regular training opportunities available to its employees
