Junior Accountant

We are looking for a skilled Accountant who will be responsible for managing day-to-day accounting operations, maintaining financial records, and ensuring compliance with tax regulations. The ideal candidate will have experience in travel industry accounting, strong knowledge of GST, and proficiency in accounting software.
Key Responsibilities
Core Accounting Functions:

Maintain complete books of accounts including journal entries, ledgers, and trial balance
Process daily cash and bank transactions with proper documentation
Manage accounts receivable and accounts payable
Prepare and verify invoices for tour packages (domestic and international)
Handle supplier payments and vendor reconciliation
Process staff expense reimbursements and travel advances
Maintain petty cash and ensure proper documentation
Perform monthly bank reconciliations
Monitor and follow up on outstanding customer payments

Travel Industry Specific Tasks:

Calculate tour package costing and profitability analysis
Handle foreign currency transactions and exchange rate calculations
Process payments to international vendors and suppliers
Manage airline ticket reconciliation and IATA settlements (if applicable)
Track commission receivables from hotels and vendors
Handle refund processing and cancellation accounting
Maintain records of advance bookings and tour deposits
Coordinate with sales team for payment collection and credit control

GST & Tax Compliance:

Prepare and file monthly/quarterly GST returns (GSTR-1, GSTR-3B)
Ensure proper GST invoicing for B2B and B2C transactions
Handle GST on international tour packages and foreign services
Maintain GST input credit records and reconciliation
Prepare and file TDS returns and issue Form 16/16A
Ensure compliance with income tax regulations
Assist in annual income tax return filing

Financial Reporting:

Prepare monthly profit & loss statements and balance sheets
Generate MIS reports for management review
Create tour-wise profitability reports
Prepare cash flow statements and fund flow analysis
Generate aging analysis for receivables and payables
Prepare budget variance reports
Assist in annual audit and provide necessary documentation

Software & Systems Management:

Maintain accounting records in Tally ERP/Prime or similar software
Generate GST reports and e-way bills as required
Integrate accounting data with company CRM system
Ensure regular backup of financial data
Create and maintain Excel-based financial trackers

Bachelor's degree in Commerce (B.Com) - Master's degree (M.Com) preferred
Minimum 3-5 years of accounting experience, preferably in travel/tourism industry
Thorough knowledge of accounting principles and practices
Updated knowledge of GST laws and compliance

Technical Skills:

Proficiency in Tally ERP 9/Prime (mandatory)
Advanced MS Excel skills (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, formulas)
Experience with GST portal and e-filing
Knowledge of online banking and payment gateways
Familiarity with CRM integration for accounts
Experience with TDS and income tax software