Senior Accounts Associate

Our Client is a technology based luxury home design company that is committed to creating unique and personalized spaces for our clients. They are into interior designing for HNI clients for their luxury designing needs.

About the role:

• Planning, Budgeting and Forecasting
• Assist the Head Finance in overseeing the company's fiscal activities including planning, budgeting, and financial forecasting.
• Working closely with Sales/Operations/Supply Chain team to ensure delivery of agreed budget.
• To work with Business team in evaluation of monthly financial result, identify the reason for lower performance and work for corrective actions.
• Meet accounting financial objectives by assisting Finance Head in forecasting requirements, preparing an annual budget, scheduling expenditures, analyzing variances, and initiating corrective actions.
• Statutory Compliances
• Ensure timely compliance with all statutory and regulatory authorities including ROC compliances.
• Avoid legal challenges by understanding current and proposed legislation, assisting Finance Head in enforcing accounting regulations, and recommending new procedures
• Checking the bills to comply with local stipulations of finance, tax and relevant legal provisions.
• Monitoring GST Returns - GSTR 1, GSTR 3B and Annual return in 9/9C; reconciliation of Input Tax Credit in books of accounts with GSTR 2A and Electronic Credit Ledger
• Monitoring TDS compliance, deduction and monthly payment, preparation and submission of TDS returns
• Financial Reporting
• Assist and monitor day to day accounting (including accounts payable and accounts receivable)
• Ensure hygiene of accounting processes.
• Reconcile Account Receivable & Accounts Payable including ageing analysis.
• Confirm financial status by monitoring revenue and expenses; coordinating the collection, consolidation, and evaluation of financial data; and preparing reports as required by management.
• Prepare various month/quarterly/annual reconciliations.
• Support in Audit completion - Statutory Audit and Internal Audit; submission of data related requirement & co-ordination with auditors

Requirements

• CA with 3+ years of experience
• Excellent Microsoft Office skills
• Excellent organization skills: ability to plan and organize work so that it is efficient and effective
• Experience in GST filing, TDS filing, and other statutory compliance are recommendatory.
• Experience in Startup is an added advantage.
• Strong analytical skills, communications and presentation skills are required.
• Attention to details and drawing conclusions from large data are critical capabilities.

Rao & Sasi is One of the Reputed CA firms based out of Guntur.

Roles & Responsibilities:

1. Preparation of :
2. a) Monthly GST Returns
3. b) Quarterly TDS/TCS Returns
4. c) Yearly GST 9 & 9C, IT Returns
5. d) GST Reconciliations.
6. Reconciling all Income Tax & GST returns data.
7. Making required Month/Year-End Provisions for accounts Finalization.
8. Preparation of Monthly and annual Financial Statements.
9. Working on GST Audits, Statutory Audits, Internal Audits, Company Incorporations, Appeals, etc.
10. Scrutinize, Maintain, and Finalize Books of Accounts (P&L, BS, CFS, Notes to Accounts & Schedules) as per Schedules of:

• The Companies Act
• Indian Accounting Standards &
• Tax Compliance Laws.

1. Ensure Adequate Provisions are maintained for Expenses Management.
2. Review Financial Statements and Tax Returns related to Partnership Firms, Companies, and individuals.
3. Assisting with any bookkeeping requirements as & when required.
4. Preparation of Curriculum, Training Schedules, Assessment Materials, and other training materials required for Regular Internal and External Training of Operational Staff.

Additional Roles:

1. Preparing Validation & MIS reports, Yield Statements, etc.

2. Ensure Accounts are verified with Source Documents & are audited in Compliance with IT Rules.

3. Assisting the Marketing Team with Writing Blogs, Articles, & Social Media Posts, etc. related to the Latest Changes in the Fields of Accounting/Taxation.

Desired Candidate Profile:

• Qualified CA with at least 1-2 Years of Industry/Practice Experience.
• Must be well-versed with the Latest Revisions and Basic Concepts related to GST, Accounting, Payroll, Income Tax, TDS/TCS, Auditing, etc.
• Must have Command over MS Office, Advanced Excel, ERP, and Accounting software like Tally, Fair Finman, etc.
• Good written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Must have analytical ability and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to develop & implement standardized systems & processes, work with a team & under pressure, flexibility to adopt new challenges/additional work.

NOTE:

WFH & Part Time Allowance based on candidature.

• Oversee the company's finances, providing leadership and coordination in financial reporting, treasury management accounting, and compliance
• Be a key part of the senior team, working closely with the CEO and senior leadership
• Take responsibility for funding documentation, diligence, and related financial coordination
• Strike alliances with leading banking and financial institutions for financial operations, marketplace operations, and the like
• Work in an entrepreneurial environment (i.e. open office, no separate cubicles, flat travel policies with economy class travel and no five-star stays, a hands-on, do-it-yourself culture, etc) and display a similar entrepreneurial spirit

Requirements

• Exceptional interpersonal skills and demonstrated leadership abilities
• Entrepreneurial at heart and likes to take ownership
• Excellent analytical skills, motivated, hardworking and self-driven leader
• Should have experience in building and scaling finance teams from scratch
• The leader is expected to be a team player with experience in managing people and projects, a self-starter with a proactive attitude
• The ability to interact with stakeholders internal and external is essential

Specific Prior Experience In

• Financial reporting & statutory compliance:
• Provide daily/weekly/monthly financial and management information reports including budget vs actual
• Responsible for accounting and financial systems, 100% statutory compliance and timely, adequate controls, and accurate bookkeeping
• Ensure legal and licensing compliance with periodic scanning of business models
• Taxation and audits:
• Develop appropriate processes to reduce the tax burden. Monitor compliance with statutory authorities for taxation
• Liaise with external auditors to ensure timely and smooth closure of financials. Smoothly complete statutory and internal audits