Accountant

About the Role

D.B. Phule Associates is a professional accounting and financial services firm supporting a wide range of clients with accounting, taxation, compliance, and advisory services. Team members work closely with businesses and individuals to help them maintain accurate financial records and make informed decisions.

Role Description

The Accountant will manage day-to-day accounting activities, including recording transactions, maintaining ledgers, and reconciling bank and vendor accounts. The role involves coordinating with clients to collect documentation, clarify queries, and provide timely updates on their financial status. This is a full-time, hybrid role based in the Pune/Pimpri-Chinchwad area.

Key Responsibilities

• Recording transactions
• Maintaining ledgers
• Reconciling bank and vendor accounts
• Preparing financial statements
• Assisting with tax computations and filings
• Supporting statutory and regulatory compliance for clients
• Coordinating with clients to collect documentation, clarify queries, and provide timely updates
• Assisting in month-end and year-end closing activities
• Supporting internal reviews
• Helping improve accounting processes and documentation standards

Qualifications

• Strong core accounting skills, including general ledger management, journal entry posting, and account reconciliation.
• Skills in financial reporting and analysis, such as preparing balance sheets, profit and loss statements, and cash flow summaries.
• Tax and compliance-related skills, including basic knowledge of direct and indirect tax rules, documentation for filings, and familiarity with local regulatory requirements.
• Proficiency in accounting software and productivity tools, such as Tally or similar accounting packages, MS Excel, and basic MS Office applications.
• Strong analytical, numerical, and problem-solving skills, with close attention to accuracy and detail.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills to interact with clients and team members in a clear, professional manner.
• A relevant academic background such as a Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Accounting, Finance, or a related field is preferred.
• Professional certifications (e.g., CA intern, semi-qualified, or equivalent) are an advantage.
• Prior experience in an accounting firm or in handling multiple client accounts is beneficial.
• Ability to manage deadlines and work in a hybrid setup.