Senior Accountant

About the Role

Digikore Studios, based in Viman Nagar, Pune, is seeking an experienced Senior Accountant with 4 to 7 years of expertise to oversee accounting operations including taxation, reconciliations, statutory compliances, and financial reporting. The person will independently manage accounting tasks and collaborate with management, auditors, clients, vendors, and consultants.

Primary Responsibilities

• Oversee daily accounting for sales, purchases, receipts, payments, journal entries, and expenses.
• Maintain and audit the general ledger, accounts payable, and receivable.
• Manage client billing, vendor payouts, and track outstanding balances and ageing reports.
• Conduct regular bank, vendor, customer, and ledger reconciliations to ensure accuracy.
• Prepare and manage GST documentation, including GSTR-1, GSTR-3B filings, and reconciliations.
• Calculate, process, and document TDS payments and quarterly returns.
• Liaise with chartered accountants and tax consultants for GST, TDS, income tax, and statutory obligations.
• Support the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end financial closing processes.
• Compile profit and loss statements, balance sheets, trial balances, and various financial reports.
• Coordinate salary-related accounting, employee reimbursements, and statutory deductions alongside HR.
• Monitor project and client-specific expenses and revenues, assisting in management reporting.
• Prepare MIS, receivables, payables, and cash flow reports.
• Facilitate internal and statutory audits by providing necessary documents and schedules.
• Ensure all accounting and taxation documentation is properly maintained and compliant with regulations.
• Supervise junior accounting staff to guarantee accurate and thorough accounting records.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• B.Com, M.Com, MBA Finance, or equivalent degree.
• 4 to 7 years of proven accounting and taxation experience.
• Comprehensive knowledge of GST, TDS, and Indian accounting standards.
• Practical skills in Tally Prime, ERP, or similar accounting platforms.
• High proficiency in MS Excel, including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, and SUMIF/SUMIFS.
• Experience with accounts finalization and audit processes.
• Strong grasp of accounts payable/receivable, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Excellent analytical mindset with attention to detail.
• Effective communication and coordination abilities.
• Capability to work autonomously and handle multiple deadlines effectively.

Preferred Attributes

• Background in VFX, animation, media, entertainment, production, or IT services is advantageous.
• Experience managing project/client accounting and billing is desirable.
• Additional qualifications such as CA Inter, CMA, or M.Com are a plus.