Accountant

Accountant – Travel & DMC Business Location: Chennai Experience: Minimum 3 Years Employment Type: Full-Time About the Role We are looking for an experienced and detail-oriented Accountant to manage the day-to-day accounting, taxation, invoicing, receivables and payables for our travel and destination management business. The ideal candidate should have strong knowledge of Indian accounting and taxation, particularly GST and Income Tax, and should be comfortable handling transactions and invoicing in multiple currencies including INR, USD and IDR. Key Responsibilities

• Maintain day-to-day books of accounts and accounting records.
• Handle GST compliance and GST return filing, including reconciliation of GST data.
• Handle Income Tax / ITR-related accounting and documentation.
• Prepare and manage sales invoices, purchase invoices, credit notes and debit notes.
• Manage Accounts Receivable (AR) and follow up on outstanding customer payments.
• Manage Accounts Payable (AP), vendor invoices and payment schedules.
• Maintain and reconcile customer, supplier and general ledgers.
• Perform bank, cash and ledger reconciliations.
• Handle accounting transactions involving INR, USD and IDR.
• Maintain proper records of foreign currency invoices, receipts, payments and exchange-rate differences.
• Understand accounting requirements related to international travel / DMC transactions.
• Ensure correct application of applicable Indian GST, TDS and Income Tax rules.
• Coordinate with auditors, tax consultants, banks and other financial professionals when required.
• Prepare monthly financial reports, outstanding reports and other management reports.
• Ensure timely filing and compliance with applicable statutory requirements.
• Maintain proper documentation and supporting records for all financial transactions.
• Assist management with budgeting, cash-flow tracking and financial analysis.
• Identify accounting discrepancies and resolve reconciliation issues promptly. Required Skills & Qualifications
• Minimum 3 years of relevant accounting experience.
• Strong practical knowledge of Indian GST and taxation rules.
• Experience with GST return filing and reconciliation.
• Knowledge of Income Tax / ITR filing and TDS.
• Strong understanding of Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable.
• Good knowledge of ledger accounting and bank reconciliation.
• Experience handling foreign currency transactions is preferred.
• Comfortable working with USD, INR and IDR transactions.
• Strong Excel / Google Sheets skills.
• Experience with accounting software such as Tally, Zoho Books, QuickBooks or similar.
• Good attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to independently manage day-to-day accounting activities.
• Good communication and coordination skills. What We Are Looking For We are looking for someone who can take ownership of the company’s accounting function, maintain accurate books, ensure tax compliance and provide timely financial information to management. The candidate should be reliable, organized, proactive and comfortable working in a fast-paced international travel business.