Account Officer

About Us

The New Indian Express Group is one of India's oldest and largest media houses, founded by the Late Shri Ramnath Goenka. The New Indian Express Group is publishing Newspapers and Periodicals in the States of Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka, Kerala, Odisha, and the Union Territories of Puducherry, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Yanam and Lakshadweep. It brings out its publication of newspapers and periodicals from 29 Centers. It also has Marketing Offices in Kolkata, Mumbai and New Delhi.

The Company's publications include English Dailies, viz. The New Indian Express, The Morning Standard and Sunday editions, The Sunday Express, The Sunday Standard and the weekly edition Indulge. The Morning Standard and The Sunday Standard are published in New Delhi. The company also brings out Tamil daily Dinamani and Samakalika Malayalam Varika, a weekly magazine in Malayalam.

The group sites are www.Newindianexpress.Com, www.Dinamani.Com, www.Kannadaprabha.Com, www.Samakalikamalayalam.Com, www.Indulgexpress.Com, www.Cinemaexpress.Com,

www.Edexlive.Com.

The Company is professionally managed, with well-qualified and experienced people holding charge of different Departments. The Company's publications are popular and command a large readership.

The Accounts Officer is responsible for managing financial transactions, ensuring accurate financial records, and preparing financial reports. This role involves working closely with other departments to ensure the smooth running of the financial operations within the organisation.

Accounts receivable :

• Plan, organise, and get inputs from superiors and evaluate the operations of accounting and treasury functions.
• Accounting of sale invoice/debit notes/credit notes to customers.
• Review of the Dashboard for raising an invoice given by the Marketing department.
• Preparation of Debtors' outstanding ageing report.
• Debtor’s ledger reconciliation and follow-up for collection.
• Review of customer receipts.

Accounts payable :

• Booking of invoices / Debit notes / Credit notes received from vendors
• Checking the Salary file and passing the necessary entries
• Booking and authorisation of payment to vendors
• Vendor ledger reconciliation
• Vendor payables ageing report preparation
• Coordinating with respective Departmental heads for getting the vendor invoice for timely booking of expenses

Treasury :

• Preparation of payment release through online and forms.
• Arrangements for FC payments - Documentation and Co-ordination with Bank.
• FC inward remittance documentation and follow-up with the banker - FEMA Declaration.
• Petty Cash Management and reviewing day-to-day transactions.

Banking :

• Preparation and review of daily BRS.
• Coordinating with the Bank official for FEMA credit follow-up.

General Ledger :

• Preparation and review of Intercompany reconciliation.
• GL Reconciliation and make necessary corrections.

Statutory Compliances :

• Monthly TDS & GST Payments.
• Quarterly TDS Return filing & reconciliation.
• Monthly GST Return filing GSTR 1 & GSTR 3B.

Month close :

• Accounting and reviewing of expenses for the month close.
• Reviewing of revenue accounting and payroll entries.
• Preparation of Cash Flow Budget Vs Actual & Proposed.
• Preparation of financial statements on a monthly basis.
• Preparation and reporting of the month close – MCM.
• Coordination with other departments and preparation of the yearly SPP (Strategic Planning Process).

Statutory & Internal Audit - Other Matter :

• Providing necessary data & supporting to Statutory Auditors during accounts finalisation.
• Coordinating and providing the necessary data to Internal auditors.
• Attending company-related Legal Hearings.

General :

• Record keeping, Maintaining vendor master file & Trackers.
• Keeping vendor documents, agreements, engagement letters & PO/RO’s.
• Keeping of Bank Account Details Master file.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in an accounting or finance role.
• Proficiency in accounting software such as Tally, QuickBooks, or SAP.
• Strong knowledge of financial regulations and standards.
• Excellent analytical, organisational, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and meet tight deadlines.

Competencies:

• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Ethical and confidential handling of financial data.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritise effectively.