Accounts Manager

Overview

We are looking for a highly skilled and detail-focused Accounts Manager to join our Cochin office. The candidate will be responsible for managing daily finance operations, ensuring compliance with GST regulations, and producing accurate financial documentation. Key tools include Tally Prime and Microsoft Excel, essential for fulfilling the role's duties effectively.

Primary Duties

• Manage and maintain comprehensive accounting records using Tally Prime.
• Handle accounts receivable, accounts payable, vendor payments, and bank reconciliations.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and yearly financial statements and closing reports.
• Ensure full GST compliance by filing GSTR-1, GSTR-3B, and GSTR-9/9C returns regularly and conducting GSTR-2A/2B reconciliations for accurate Input Tax Credit claims.
• Guarantee adherence to Kerala GST regulations and local statutory mandates including TDS deductions, e-TDS filing, and Form 16/16A issuance.
• Create detailed MIS reports, cash flow forecasts, and budget variance analyses utilizing advanced Excel techniques.
• Present comprehensive monthly financial summaries to senior leadership.
• Coordinate with auditors and manage annual tax audits.
• Oversee petty cash, administrative expenses, and payroll processing at the regional office.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Commerce/Accounting (B.Com), M.Com, Inter CA or CMA qualification required.
• A minimum of 5 years' relevant accounting experience, including at least 2 years in a managerial or supervisory role.
• Advanced hands-on expertise in Tally Prime, covering voucher entries, inventory, and taxation.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel with skills in pivot tables, complex formulas, data reconciliation, and analysis.
• Comprehensive practical knowledge of GST laws, e-way bills, e-invoicing, and TDS/TCS regulations.
• Fluent in English and Malayalam for effective communication with vendors and local authorities.
• Demonstrated leadership, analytical thinking, and excellent communication and problem-solving capabilities.

Preferred Experience

• Background in regional office operations or within a corporate multi-location environment.
• Understanding of income tax procedures and compliance with Kerala municipality regulations.