Senior Accountant ( Kolkata)

Job Description

mail : - info@naukripay.com

accountant's core responsibility is managing financial data for individuals or organizations, which includes tracking transactions, preparing financial statements, ensuring compliance with regulations, and providing financial advice to aid in decision-making and optimize financial performance. Key duties involve bookkeeping, reconciling accounts, managing budgets, filing taxes, performing audits, and creating financial reports.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Record Keeping :

Accurately recording all financial transactions, maintaining ledgers, and managing financial documents.

Financial Reporting :

Preparing key financial statements such as balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements for internal and external stakeholders.

Budgeting & Forecasting :

Developing and managing budgets, forecasting financial performance, and monitoring spending to ensure financial stability.

Tax Preparation & Compliance :

Ensuring all financial records and statements comply with local, national, and international regulations, preparing and filing tax returns accurately.

Financial Analysis :

Analyzing financial data to identify trends, assess risks, and recommend strategies to management to reduce costs, enhance revenue, and improve profitability.

Auditing :

Conducting internal and external financial audits, reconciling discrepancies, and ensuring the accuracy of financial records.

Advisory Services :

Providing financial advice to management and clients to support strategic decision-making, investment strategies, and other fiscal matters.

Essential Skills

Attention to Detail :

Crucial for maintaining accuracy in financial records and reports.

Analytical Skills :

Ability to analyze complex financial data to identify key trends and insights.

Technical Proficiency :

Familiarity with accounting software, artificial intelligence (AI), and robotics process automation (RPA) tools for efficiency.

Communication Skills :

Ability to clearly explain financial findings and strategies to management and clients through reports and meetings.

Knowledge of Regulations :

Understanding of accounting principles, financial laws, and tax regulations.

Requirements

Work experience as an Accountant. Excellent knowledge of accounting regulations and procedures, including the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) Hands-on experience with accounting software like FreshBooks and QuickBooks. Advanced MS Excel skills including Vlookups and pivot tables.