Staff Accountant

About the Role

The Staff Accountant will be responsible for managing daily accounting activities, including recording transactions, maintaining general ledgers, and reconciling bank and account balances. The role involves preparing financial statements, supporting tax return preparation, and ensuring compliance with relevant accounting and tax regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing daily accounting activities.
• Recording transactions.
• Maintaining general ledgers.
• Reconciling bank and account balances.
• Preparing financial statements.
• Supporting tax return preparation.
• Ensuring compliance with relevant accounting and tax regulations.
• Assisting with accounts payable and receivable.
• Monitoring expense records.
• Supporting internal and external audits by organizing and providing required documentation.
• Preparing reports for management.
• Identifying discrepancies and suggesting corrections to improve financial accuracy.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Accounting software
• MS Excel (including spreadsheets, formulas, and data analysis)

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, general ledger management, and financial reporting.
• Attention to detail, accuracy in data entry, and strong organizational skills for managing multiple tasks.
• Ability to understand and apply tax regulations, compliance requirements, and basic auditing practices.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Relevant education such as a bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Professional certifications (e.g., CA, CPA, CMA) are an advantage.
• Prior experience in an accounting or tax consultancy environment is preferred but not mandatory for strong entry-level candidates.