Senior Accountant

Department: Finance & Accounts

Location: Andheri (Mumbai)

Reporting To: Finance Manager / CFO

Role Overview

The Senior Accountant will own end-to-end accounting operations, ensure statutory compliance, and deliver accurate financial reporting. This role demands control, discipline, and zero tolerance for errors—because finance is not a trial-and-error function.

Key Responsibilities

1. Financial Accounting & Reporting

• Maintain books of accounts as per Indian GAAP

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements

• Handle GL scrutiny, reconciliations, and closing processes

• Ensure accuracy in revenue recognition (important for education business model)

2. Compliance & Taxation

• Manage GST compliance (returns, reconciliations, audits)

• Handle TDS/TCS filings and reconciliations

• Ensure compliance with Companies Act, 2013 requirements

• Coordinate with auditors for statutory, internal, and tax audits

3. Receivables & Payables Management

• Monitor student fee collections, outstanding receivables

• Vendor payments and payable cycles management

• Implement strong credit control mechanisms

4. Banking & Cash Flow

• Perform bank reconciliations regularly

• Manage cash flow forecasting and fund planning

• Liaise with banks for day-to-day operations

5. Internal Controls & Process Improvement

• Strengthen accounting controls and SOPs

• Identify inefficiencies and drive automation (ERP, accounting tools)

• Ensure audit readiness at all times

6. Team Handling

• Supervise junior accountants

• Review work, provide guidance, and maintain accountability

Key Requirements

Qualifications

• B.Com / M.Com / CA Inter (CA preferred mindset even if not qualified)

Experience

• 4–7 years of relevant accounting experience

• Prior experience in education / service sector is an advantage

Technical Skills

• Strong knowledge of GST, TDS, and financial reporting

• Hands-on with accounting software (Tally / Zoho / ERP systems)

• Advanced Excel skills (non-negotiable)

Core Competencies

• High attention to detail

• Strong analytical and reconciliation skills

• Ownership mindset — not just data entry

• Ability to meet deadlines under pressure

Performance Metrics (KPIs)

• Timely closure of books (monthly deadlines)

• Zero or minimal audit qualifications

• Accuracy in compliance filings

• Reduction in receivable days