Senior Accountant

Location: Najafgarh

Senior Accountant   Department:  Finance & Accounts
Reporting To:  Finance Head

Location:

Airnet Head Office

Employment Type:

Full-Time
About the Role We are looking for a  Senior Accountant – AP, Taxation & Compliance  who can independently manage day-to-day accounting responsibilities, with strong ownership of  Accounts Payable, taxation, reconciliations and statutory compliance .
The ideal candidate should be highly accountable, detail-oriented and capable of working independently with minimal supervision. This is a hands-on role where the individual will be expected to  take ownership from start to finish rather than wait for instructions or follow-ups .

Key Responsibilities
1. Accounts Payable – AP  Manage the complete  vendor payment and Accounts Payable cycle .
Verify vendor invoices against PO, GRN and supporting documents.
Ensure correct accounting of purchase invoices, expenses, GST and TDS.
Maintain accurate vendor ledgers.
Prepare and maintain  vendor ageing and outstanding reports .
Prepare payment schedules based on due dates, business priorities and available cash flow.
Coordinate with vendors regarding invoices, outstanding balances and payment status.
Reconcile vendor accounts regularly and resolve discrepancies.
Track vendor advances, debit notes and credit notes.
Coordinate with Purchase, Warehouse, Billing and Operations for invoice discrepancies.
Ensure no payment is processed without appropriate supporting documents and approvals.
2. GST & Taxation  Handle day-to-day GST-related accounting and compliance activities.
Reconcile  GSTR-2B with purchase records and books of accounts .
Identify and resolve GST mismatches and ineligible ITC.
Ensure correct GST treatment of purchase and expense transactions.
Assist in preparation and filing of applicable GST returns.
Handle  TDS calculation, deduction, payment and return-related activities .
Maintain proper records and documentation for GST and TDS.
Track statutory tax payment and filing deadlines.
Coordinate with the CA/tax consultant for tax matters, assessments, notices and reconciliations.
3. Accounting & Reconciliations  Maintain accurate accounting records in  Tally/ERP .
Perform regular vendor ledger reconciliations.
Perform bank reconciliations.
Review purchase, expense and journal entries for accuracy.
Monitor outstanding advances and other balance sheet items.
Identify duplicate, incorrect or unusual entries and take corrective action.
Assist with monthly and year-end closing.
Prepare schedules and supporting documents required for audits.
Ensure proper documentation and audit trail for accounting transactions.
4. Compliance & Controls  Maintain a  statutory compliance calendar  and ensure all deadlines are met.
Ensure timely completion of GST, TDS and other applicable statutory requirements.
Maintain proper records for statutory audits and assessments.
Ensure adherence to internal approval and payment processes.
Identify control gaps and recommend improvements.
Ensure that financial transactions are properly supported and authorised.
Assist in strengthening internal financial controls and accounting processes.
5. Reporting & MIS  Prepare weekly  AP ageing and vendor outstanding reports .
Prepare payment schedules and upcoming liability reports.
Report pending reconciliations and unresolved issues.
Provide regular updates on statutory liabilities and compliance status.
Assist the Finance Head in preparing monthly financial reports and MIS.
Highlight unusual transactions, financial risks or discrepancies immediately.
Independence & Accountability This role requires a  high level of ownership and independent working .
Take complete ownership of assigned accounting, AP and compliance activities from start to finish.
Work independently with  minimal day-to-day supervision .
Be responsible for meeting all statutory and internal deadlines without repeated follow-ups.
Proactively identify errors, mismatches, pending items and compliance risks.
Take corrective action rather than simply reporting a problem.
Maintain trackers for pending payments, reconciliations, filings and other critical activities.
Follow up independently with vendors, internal departments, banks, CA and…