A Naukri Group company
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A Naukri Group companyLoginHire Local Staff
25,000 - 35,000 /month
Platiinum Auto
Fatima Nagar, Pune
5 - 6+ years Experience in Accountant
Full Time
JOB DESCRIPTION – SENIOR ACCOUNTANT
Department: Accounts & Finance
Designation: Senior Accountant
Reporting To: Finance Head / Accounts Manager
Industry: Automobile Dealership
Location: Pune, Maharashtra
1. Job Purpose
To manage day-to-day accounting operations, maintain accurate financial records, ensure timely statutory compliance, monitor dealership transactions, and support management in financial reporting and decision-making.
2. Key Responsibilities
A. Accounting & Financial Operations
Maintain day-to-day accounting entries in Tally/ERP software.
Handle sales, purchase, receipt, payment, journal, and contra entries.
Maintain general ledger, cash book, bank book, and other accounting records.
Prepare monthly trial balance, profit and loss statements, and balance sheet schedules.
Ensure proper documentation and filing of all financial transactions.
B. Banking & Reconciliation
Perform bank reconciliation and cash reconciliation regularly.
Monitor bank transactions, cheque payments, and fund transfers.
Reconcile customer, supplier, and other ledger balances.
Track outstanding payments, receivables, and overdue balances.
C. GST & Statutory Compliance
Verify GST invoices, purchase bills, and sales transactions.
Assist in GST returns, TDS calculations, and TDS return filings.
Coordinate with external auditors and tax consultants.
Ensure timely compliance with applicable GST, TDS, Income Tax, PF, ESIC, and other statutory requirements, as assigned.
Maintain records for statutory audits and assessments.
D. Automobile Dealership Accounting
Verify vehicle sales invoices, purchase invoices, and related accounting entries.
Reconcile OEM/manufacturer accounts, vehicle stock records, and spare parts transactions.
Monitor new vehicle, accessories, spare parts, insurance, extended warranty, and service-related accounting.
Reconcile finance company disbursements with vehicle invoices and customer receipts.
Track vehicle advances, customer balances, dealer incentives, and manufacturer claims.
Coordinate with Sales, Service, Spare Parts, Insurance, and RTO teams for transaction verification.
E. Financial Reporting & Internal Control
Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly financial reports.
Monitor expenses, petty cash, and branch-wise profitability.
Verify supporting documents before processing payments.
Identify accounting discrepancies and ensure timely rectification.
Assist in budgeting, cost control, and audit preparation.
Maintain confidentiality of financial and business information.
3. Required Qualifications & Experience
B.Com / M.Com / MBA Finance or equivalent qualification.
5–6 years of relevant accounting experience; automobile dealership experience preferred.
Strong knowledge of Tally Prime, MS Excel, GST, TDS, and bank reconciliation.
Experience in finalisation of accounts and audit coordination is preferred.
Knowledge of dealership accounting, OEM reconciliation, and inventory accounting will be an advantage.
4. Required Skills
Strong accounting and analytical skills.
Good attention to detail and accuracy.
Ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple tasks.
Good communication and coordination skills.
High integrity, confidentiality, and ownership of work.
Ability to work independently and guide junior accounting staff.
5. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Accuracy and timeliness of accounting entries.
Timely completion of bank and ledger reconciliations.
Compliance with statutory filing deadlines.
Timely submission of monthly financial reports.
Reduction in outstanding and unreconciled balances.
Accuracy of vehicle, spare parts, and other dealership accounts.
Audit observations and timely closure of discrepancies.
Note: The Senior Accountant is responsible for maintaining accurate accounts, ensuring compliance, and supporting the Finance Head in the smooth functioning of dealership financial operations.
