Karnival

Senior Accountant (Chartered Accountant)

Location: [Gurgaon/ Bangalore] WFH

Experience: 4–7 years (Post-qualification)

Industry: Technology / SaaS / Startup

Role Summary

We are seeking a qualified Chartered Accountant (CA) to manage the Company’s accounting, taxation, statutory compliance, and financial operations. The role will be responsible for ensuring financial accuracy, regulatory compliance, and timely reporting, while supporting leadership with financial insights and governance as the organisation scales.

Key Responsibilities

Accounting & Financial Operations

• Manage end-to-end accounting and bookkeeping activities
• Maintain accurate general ledger, journal entries, and reconciliations
• Ensure monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closures
• Prepare financial statements in compliance with applicable accounting standards
• Maintain audit-ready books and supporting documentation

Taxation & Statutory Compliance

• Independently manage GST compliances, including GSTR-1, GSTR-3B, and reconciliations
• Handle TDS, advance tax, and Income Tax filings
• Ensure timely compliance with direct and indirect tax regulations
• Manage statutory, tax, and internal audits and respond to regulatory notices

Invoicing, Receivables & Payables

• Oversee customer invoicing and billing accuracy
• Ensure GST-compliant invoicing and revenue recognition
• Monitor accounts receivable, aging analysis, and collections
• Manage vendor payments, reconciliations, and accounts payable

Payroll & Employee-Related Compliance

• Oversee payroll accounting and statutory compliance (PF, ESIC, PT)
• Ensure accurate accounting of employee benefits and reimbursements

MIS, Reporting & Financial Planning

• Prepare monthly MIS reports, P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow statements
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management
• Provide periodic financial insights and variance analysis to leadership

Governance, Controls & Risk Management

• Ensure compliance with the Companies Act and MCA filings
• Maintain strong internal controls, SOPs, and financial governance
• Identify and mitigate financial and compliance risks
• Support due diligence, audits, and regulatory reviews

Stakeholder Management

• Act as the primary point of contact for auditors, tax consultants, banks, and regulators
• Support founders and leadership with finance-related advisory and reporting

Qualifications & Skills

• A qualified Chartered Accountant
• 4–7 years of post-qualification experience in accounting and compliance
• Strong knowledge of GST, Income Tax, TDS, and statutory compliances
• Hands-on experience with accounting software (Tally, Zoho Books, or equivalent)
• Advanced proficiency in Excel / Google Sheets
• Strong attention to detail, ownership, and stakeholder communication skills