Job Description
Accountant, Controllership, Mumbai, India
About the Role
We’re hiring a detail-oriented Accountant in Mumbai with 2–3 years of hands-on accounting experience. You’ll support the month-end close process, handle non-product bill bookings and payments, perform bank and vendor reconciliations, ensure accurate TDS deductions, and assist in preparing audit documentation. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build a strong foundation in accounting within a fast-paced tech/marketplace environment.
Key Responsibilities
Month-End Close Support
Assist in executing the monthly close calendar; post depreciation entries, review accounts
Support the controller team in delivering accurate trial balances and supporting schedules.
Help investigate variances and flag discrepancies for resolution.
Accounts Payable & Bill Processing
Book non-product vendor bills (rent, utilities, professional services, subscriptions, travel, and other operational expenses) accurately and in a timely manner.
Verify GST details on vendor invoices (GSTIN, HSN/SAC codes, tax rates) and ensure TDS applicability is assessed before booking.
Process vendor payments after due verification and approvals; maintain a payment tracker.
Ensure proper coding of expenses to the correct GL accounts and cost centres.
Reconciliations
Perform bank reconciliations on a regular basis and follow up on outstanding items.
Carry out vendor/supplier reconciliations; identify and resolve mismatches in a timely manner.
Reconcile petty cash and credit card statements.
TDS Deductions
Deduct TDS on applicable payments (rent, professional fees, contracts, etc.) as per the Income Tax Act.
Maintain accurate TDS workings and ensure deductions are correctly reflected in the books.
Coordinate with the tax team to ensure vendor PAN verification and compliance before processing payments.
Audit Support
Prepare and organise documentation for statutory audits, tax audits.
Respond to auditor queries and provide supporting schedules, vouchers, and ledger extracts.
Assist in maintaining a well-organised digital filing system for all financial records.
Qualifications
Experience: 2–3 years in an accounting/finance role; prior experience in a startup, tech, or marketplace environment is a plus.
Education: B.Com / M.Com; CA Inter / CMA Inter / MBA (Finance) preferred.
Technical: Good understanding of Indian accounting standards, TDS provisions, and GST fundamentals (invoice verification, tax rates, input eligibility) as applicable to bill processing.
Tools: Proficient in Excel (VLOOKUPs, pivot tables); experience with ERP/accounting software (e.g., NetSuite, Tally, Zoho Books) is a plus.
Skills: Detail-oriented, organised, proactive communicator, comfortable working to tight deadlines.
Working Model
Location: Mumbai, India (hybrid).
Collaborate with the central finance team; occasional extended hours during month-end close and audit periods.
Nice to Have
Experience with multi-entity or multi-currency bookkeeping.
Familiarity with vendor compliance documentation.
Exposure to process automation
