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.