ABOUT goSTOPS:
goSTOPS is India's premier backpacker hostel chain, providing vibrant, affordable stays and experiences to the youth traveler. With a rapidly expanding network across the country, we're committed to making travel affordable, accessible, and unforgettable. Join us as we shape the future of travel for the next generation!
ROLE OVERVIEW:
We are looking for a highly experienced and detail-oriented Senior Accountant to manage the month-end closing activities across multiple branches and ensure accurate and timely bookkeeping. This role will be responsible for provision and prepaid expense accounting, branch-level coordination for invoice submissions, and verification of imprest claims.
The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, deep accounting knowledge, and experience handling multi-location finance operations.
- Manage and maintain accurate accounting records using accounting software Preferrable Oracel Netsuite/SAP knowledge.
- Handle end-to-end bookkeeping including accounts payable/receivable, general ledger, payroll, and bank reconciliations.
- Manage and review the booking of provisions, prepaid expenses, and accruals.
- Coordinate with branch finance teams to ensure timely submission of monthly invoices, supporting documentation, and accounting entries
- Prepare and present accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and reports to senior leadership
- Review and verify imprest (petty cash) claims from branches to ensure policy compliance and proper documentation.
- Provide financial support and analysis to business and operations teams
- Ensure accurate maintenance of ledgers, journals, and other accounting records in accordance with accounting standards.
- Oversee trade payables accounts, ensuring all transactions are recorded, reconciled, and reported in a timely manner.
- Support statutory and internal audits by preparing and providing necessary reports and documentation.
- Provide financial insights and support to the management team for better decision-making.
- Ensure adherence to internal financial controls, accounting policies, and corporate governance standards.
- Identify process gaps and inefficiencies in branch financial operations and recommend improvements.
