Accountant, Controllership, Mumbai, India About the Role We’re hiring a detail-oriented Accountant in Mumbai with 2–3 years of hands-on accounting experience. You’ll support the month-end close process, handle non-product bill bookings and payments, perform bank and vendor reconciliations, ensure accurate TDS deductions, and assist in preparing audit documentation. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build a strong foundation in accounting within a fast-paced tech/marketplace environment. Key Responsibilities Month-End Close Support * Assist in executing the monthly close calendar; post depreciation entries, review accounts * Support the controller team in delivering accurate trial balances and supporting schedules. * Help investigate variances and flag discrepancies for resolution. Accounts Payable & Bill Processing * Book non-product vendor bills (rent, utilities, professional services, subscriptions, travel, and other operational expenses) accurately and in a timely manner. * Verify GST details on vendor invoices (GSTIN, HSN/SAC codes, tax rates) and ensure TDS applicability is assessed before booking. * Process vendor payments after due verification and approvals; maintain a payment tracker. * Ensure proper coding of expenses to the correct GL accounts and cost centres. Reconciliations * Perform bank reconciliations on a regular basis and follow up on outstanding items. * Carry out vendor/supplier reconciliations; identify and resolve mismatches in a timely manner. * Reconcile petty cash and credit card statements. TDS Deductions * Deduct TDS on applicable payments (rent, professional fees, contracts, etc.) as per the Income Tax Act. * Maintain accurate TDS workings and ensure deductions are correctly reflected in the books. * Coordinate with the tax team to ensure vendor PAN verification and compliance before processing payments. Audit Support * Prepare and organise documentation for statutory audits, tax audits. * Respond to auditor queries and provide supporting schedules, vouchers, and ledger extracts. * Assist in maintaining a well-organised digital filing system for all financial records. Qualifications * Experience: 2–3 years in an accounting/finance role; prior experience in a startup, tech, or marketplace environment is a plus. * Education: B.Com / M.Com; CA Inter / CMA Inter / MBA (Finance) preferred. * Technical: Good understanding of Indian accounting standards, TDS provisions, and GST fundamentals (invoice verification, tax rates, input eligibility) as applicable to bill processing. * Tools: Proficient in Excel (VLOOKUPs, pivot tables); experience with ERP/accounting software (e.g., NetSuite, Tally, Zoho Books) is a plus. * Skills: Detail-oriented, organised, proactive communicator, comfortable working to tight deadlines. Working Model * Location: Mumbai, India (hybrid). * Collaborate with the central finance team; occasional extended hours during month-end close and audit periods. Nice to Have * Experience with multi-entity or multi-currency bookkeeping. * Familiarity with vendor compliance documentation. * Exposure to process automation