Senior Account Executive

Job Description: Senior Accounts Executive

Position Title

Senior Accounts Executive

Location

As applicable

Department

Finance & Accounts

Experience

3+ years of relevant accounting experience

Role Summary

The Accounts Executive will be responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, supporting month-end and year-end closing, and coordinating internal and external audits. The role requires hands-on experience in accounting operations, reconciliations, statutory compliance, and financial reporting.

Key Responsibilities

Accounting & Bookkeeping

• Maintain books of accounts in compliance with accounting standards and company policies
• Record and verify day-to-day accounting transactions including journal entries
• Prepare and post accruals, provisions, and adjustments

Month-End & Year-End Closing

• Independently handle monthly closing activities within defined timelines
• Perform balance sheet account reconciliations
• Analyze variances and prepare supporting schedules for management review
• Assist in preparation of monthly MIS and financial reports

Audit & Compliance

• Support internal, statutory, and tax audits
• Prepare audit schedules and respond to auditor queries
• Ensure documentation and records are complete and audit-ready
• Assist in implementation of audit recommendations

Accounts Payable & Receivable

• Monitor vendor payments and customer receivables
• Ensure timely invoicing, collections, and follow-ups
• Reconcile vendor and customer accounts

Taxation & Statutory Compliance

• Assist in preparation and filing of VAT/GST, TDS/Withholding Tax returns
• Coordinate with tax consultants and ensure statutory deadlines are met
• Maintain compliance with local laws and regulations

Process Improvement & Controls

• Support strengthening of internal controls
• Identify process gaps and suggest improvements
• Ensure adherence to financial policies and SOP
• Required Skills & Qualifications

Educational Qualification

• Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Accounting, or Finance
• Professional qualification (CA Inter / ACCA / CMA – preferred)

Experience & Knowledge

• Minimum 3 years of experience in accounting or finance
• Strong hands-on experience in monthly closing
• Solid exposure to audit support (internal/statutory)
• Knowledge of accounting standards and statutory compliance

Technical Skills

• Proficiency in ERP/accounting software (SAP, Oracle, Tally, Dynamics, or similar)
• Strong knowledge of MS Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, formulas)

Soft Skills

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Good communication and coordination skills
• Ability to work under deadlines
• Analytical and problem-solving mindset
• Key Competencies

• Financial accuracy and compliance
• Time management
• Audit readiness
• Process orientation
• Team collaboration