Finance Accountant

Position: Finance Accountant

Experience: 2-5 Years

Location: Chennai, Tamil Nadu

Employment Type: Full-Time

Department: Finance & Accounts

Reporting To: Finance Manager / Accounts Head

Please Note: Candidates who are immediately available or with shorter notice are only preferred.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are looking for a detail-oriented Finance Accountant to manage accounting operations, accounts payable, accounts receivable, invoice processing, TDS compliance, and audit support. The ideal candidate should possess strong accounting knowledge, hands-on experience in financial operations, and the ability to ensure compliance with statutory and organizational requirements.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintain books of accounts and ensure accurate recording of financial transactions.
• Prepare journal entries, ledgers, and account reconciliations.
• Perform bank reconciliations and monitor cash flow transactions.
• Support month-end and year-end financial closing activities.
• Assist in preparation of financial statements and MIS reports. Accounts Payable (AP)
• Process vendor invoices and payments accurately and on time.
• Verify invoices against supporting documents and approvals. • Reconcile vendor accounts and resolve discrepancies.
• Track outstanding liabilities and ensure timely settlements. Accounts Receivable (AR)
• Generate and process customer invoices.
• Monitor collections and follow up on outstanding receivables.
• Reconcile customer accounts and resolve payment-related issues.
• Prepare receivables aging reports and collection summaries and Invoice Processing
• Review, validate, and process purchase and sales invoices.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and documentation standards.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders for invoice approvals and clarifications.
• Maintain accurate invoice records and supporting documentation.
• Deduct and account for TDS as per applicable regulations.
• Prepare TDS calculations, reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
• Assist in filing TDS returns and ensuring timely tax payments.
• Support GST compliance, reconciliations, and statutory reporting.
• Coordinate with internal and external auditors.
• Prepare audit schedules, reconciliations, and supporting documents.
• Ensure adherence to financial controls and compliance requirements.
• Assist in implementing audit recommendations and corrective actions.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in commerce, Accounting, Finance, or a related field (B. Com/M. Com preferred).
• 2–4 years of relevant experience in accounting and finance functions.
• CA Inter, CA Final student, or CA-qualified candidates will be preferred.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, TDS, GST, and auditing processes.
• Proficiency in Advance Excel and accounting/ERP software such as Tally, Zoho Books, SAP, Oracle, or similar platforms.