- Familiarity with Tally accounting and ensuring accurate and timely monthly and annual closing of
accounts
- Ensuring periodic reconciliation and not leaving items unreconciled;
- Familiarity with TDS/GST/PF etc. returns to be filed and due dates;
- Broad familiarity with Income Tax provisions, provisions relating to set-off of losses, capital gains etc.;
- Preparation of MIS from Accounts;
- Comfortable with an unstructured and fast paced environment;
- Ffigure out what needs to be done and when and how, without waiting for guidance or instructions;
- Strong business focus, meticulousness in filing and documentation and strong on process;
- Maturity and depth in dealing with directors and departmental heads
- Supervising 3-4 reportees
- Promptly and accurately responding to internal and external queries received;
- Familiarity with statutory audit of accounts and annual closing procedures;
Desirable attributes
- Previous work experience in a VC funded startup and FDD/LDD processes;
- Familiarity with ESOP accounting and administration;
- Tightening internal controls in a business friendly manner
- Oriented towards cost efficiency and optimization;
- Proactive communicator and quick responses to emails/phone interactions
Personal attributes
- Strong on integrity and leading by personal example;
- Ability to deliver under tight deadlines with calmness;
- Demonstrated interpersonal skills and mature temperament
- Should be perceived internally as a buddy and guide for advising on finance matters rather than an
obstructionist or controller;
- Should be a business facilitator with a strong finance approach to control risks rather than a risk avoider
