REMOTE (INDIA): Accountant/ Finance Specialist

Overview

An Accounts & Compliance Executive / Accountant (Finance Specialist) role is available for a part-time position in India (Remote). This is an execution-focused role focused on bookkeeping, statutory compliance, payroll compliance, and approved vendor payment execution for the India entity. The position does not involve financial strategy or budgeting.

Responsibilities

Bookkeeping & Accounting

• Maintain complete books of accounts in Tally / Zoho Books / QuickBooks
• Record sales, purchases, expenses, and 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

Requirements

• 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

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with process automation or digital finance tools

Location & Employment

• Location: India (Remote)
• Employment type: Part time