REMOTE (INDIA): Accountant/ Finance Specialist

Job Title: Accountant/ Finance Specialist Location: India (Remote) Employment Type: Part time About the Role: We are looking for a detail-oriented and disciplined Accounts & Compliance Executive to manage bookkeeping, statutory filings, payroll compliance, and approved vendor payment execution for our India entity. This role is execution-focused and requires strong accuracy, compliance knowledge, and integrity. It does not involve financial strategy or budgeting. Key Responsibilities 📘 Bookkeeping & Accounting - Maintain complete books of accounts in Tally / Zoho Books / QuickBooks - Record sales, purchases, expenses, journal entries - Perform weekly bank reconciliation - Maintain vendor and customer ledgers - Track receivables and payables - Close monthly books by the 5th of each month - Prepare basic monthly P&L for internal review 🧾 GST Compliance - Prepare and file: - GSTR-1 - GSTR-3B - Perform ITC reconciliation (2A / 2B) - Maintain GST working sheets - Track GST payable and ensure timely deposit 💼 TDS Compliance - Deduct TDS under applicable sections (194C, 194J, 192, etc.) - Deposit TDS before due date - File quarterly TDS returns (24Q, 26Q) - Download and issue Form 16 / 16A - Maintain TDS register 👥 Payroll, PF & ESI - Process monthly payroll deductions - File PF returns (EPFO portal) - File ESI returns (ESIC portal) - Generate challans and ensure timely payments - Maintain employee compliance records 💳 Vendor Payment Execution - Maintain vendor payment tracker - Verify invoice approvals - Create and send invoices to clients - Prepare payment summary sheet - Execute NEFT / RTGS payments via bank portal (as per approval) - Download and maintain UTR confirmations - No independent payment approval authority Qualifications: - B.Com / M.Com required - 3–5 years experience in Indian accounting & statutory compliance - Strong working knowledge of: - GST portal - TRACES - EPFO - ESIC - Experience with Indian banking portals - Proficient in Excel (pivot tables, reconciliations) - High level of integrity and attention to detail Bonus points if you have experience in process automation or digital finance tools.