Accountant

Important Information (Check before applying):Location: BangaloreType: Full-time, 100% in-officeEducation: B.Com.Minimum Exp Reqd: 1 year full-timeDate of Joining: Immediate joiners preferredWe are hiring a hands-on Accountant to own day-to-day accounting, compliance, and reporting for the company and maintain directors’ personal books of accounts with the highest standards of confidentiality. This role sits at the heart of our finance operations in a fast-paced startup environment with strong growth exposure.Key Responsibilities:Books & ReportingMaintain accurate books of accounts in Zoho Books (and Excel/Google Sheets as needed)Prepare monthly P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow, and management MIS with variance analysisPerform bank, vendor, customer, and inter-company reconciliations; manage petty cash and advancesCompliance (India)GST: GSTR-1, GSTR-3B, annual returns, reconciliations (2A/2B), E-invoices, E-way billsTDS/TCS: Monthly workings and challans, quarterly returns (24Q/26Q), Form 16/16A, compliance with sections and thresholdsIncome Tax: Advance tax workings, year-end computations, coordination for company ITRPayroll & Statutory: Payroll processing, PF/ESI/PT challans and returns, gratuity trackingSupport statutory audit, tax audit and year-end close; coordinate with external CA/CS firmsAP/AR & TreasuryVendor onboarding and 3-way matching, payment runs, credit control, ageing and follow-upsOptimize cash flow; prepare weekly cash forecasts and payables/receivables dashboardsDirectors’ Personal BooksMaintain personal ledgers, investment and loan schedules, reimbursements, and tax documentationEnsure strict confidentiality, secure records, and timely filingsProcess & ControlsStandardize SOPs, close checklists, document retention, and maker-checker controlsIdentify automation opportunities within Zoho Books and related toolsMust-Have QualificationsEducation: B.Com / M.Com / CA-IntermediateExperience: 1–3 years in India accounting and compliance (startup or MSME exposure is a plus)Tools: Zoho Books (mandatory), advanced Excel/Sheets; familiarity with Tally is a plusKnowledge: Solid command of Ind-AS basics, GST, TDS/TCS, PF/ESI/PT, income tax, and audit supportSkills: Accuracy, speed, ownership mindset, strong reconciliation and documentation disciplineIntegrity: High professional ethics and confidentiality given access to sensitive informationWhy Join UsHigh-ownership role with exposure across finance, compliance, and strategic decision-makingStartup environment with fast learning, autonomy, and growth opportunitiesOpportunity to shape processes and implement best-in-class controls