Accountant & Tax Specialist (India)

Job Title: Accountant & Tax Specialist (India)

Location: Mumbai, India
Work Mode: Hybrid
Experience Required: 5–10 Years
Employment Type: Full-Time

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Accountant & Tax Specialist to oversee end-to-end accounting operations, statutory compliance, taxation, and financial reporting for the India entity. The ideal candidate will ensure accurate accounting, timely statutory filings, regulatory compliance, and coordination with global finance teams.

Key Responsibilities

Accounting & Financial Operations

• Manage day-to-day accounting activities in accordance with Indian GAAP
• Maintain general ledger, month-end closing, reconciliations, and financial reporting
• Post journals, accruals, prepayments, and provisions accurately
• Handle accounts receivable and accounts payable processes
• Reconcile intercompany transactions and ensure timely settlements
• Manage employee expense claims, reimbursements, and petty cash
• Maintain strict confidentiality of financial records

Taxation & Statutory Compliance

• Manage GST registrations, returns, reconciliations, and refund claims
• Handle TDS deductions, payments, returns, and reconciliations
• Support Income Tax filings, assessments, audits, and notices
• Ensure compliance with PF, ESIC, Professional Tax
• Coordinate ROC filings and annual returns with company secretary
• Liaise with external consultants for statutory compliance
• Maintain compliance calendar for timely submissions
• Support transfer pricing and intercompany compliance documentation

Audit & Risk Management

• Assist in internal, statutory, and group audits
• Prepare audit schedules and supporting documents
• Coordinate with auditors and resolve queries
• Maintain internal controls and compliance procedures
• Manage fixed assets register and depreciation schedules

Financial Reporting & Analysis

• Prepare monthly MIS reports, variance analysis, and forecasting
• Support budgeting and mid-year financial reviews
• Identify cost-saving and process improvement opportunities
• Assist FP&A teams with financial data and reporting

ERP & Systems

• Manage finance data entry and reporting in ERP systems
• Coordinate with international finance teams on shared processes
• Support payroll, banking operations, vendor payments, and invoicing

Requirements

Education

• Bachelor's degree in commerce / accounting / finance
• CA / CMA / CA Inter preferred

Experience

• 5–10 years of accounting and taxation experience in India
• Experience in engineering, manufacturing, EPC, infrastructure, or project-based industries preferred
• Multinational company experience is an advantage

Technical Skills

• Strong knowledge of Indian GAAP
• Expertise in GST, TDS, Income Tax, PF/ESIC/PT
• Knowledge of Companies Act basics
• Transfer Pricing knowledge preferred
• ERP system experience required; Oracle Fusion is an advantage
• Advanced Excel and MS Office skills

Key Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• High attention to detail and confidentiality
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities
• Collaborative mindset for working with global teams