Senior Accountant, Accounts & Tax

Job description

The Asia Group (TAG), LLC is now accepting applications for a Senior Accountant, Accounts & Tax to join our Gurugram office.  

Headquartered in Washington, D.C., The Asia Group ("TAG") is a strategic and capital advisory firm that positions clients – ranging from Fortune 100 multinationals to innovative startups – for success in established and emerging markets across the Indo-Pacific region. Our diverse team possesses decades of government and private sector experience with a work ethos that emphasizes teamwork, collegiality, creativity, entrepreneurialism, and mentorship. 

The Senior Accountant, Accounts & Tax performs day-to-day accounting and India tax compliance for the firm's Indian operations, reporting to the Assistant Finance Manager. The role combines hands-on accounting, data entry, reconciliations, and AP/AR support feeding the month-end close with end-to-end support of GST and TDS/TCS filings and support for statutory audit, ROC, and transfer-pricing requirements. The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented, proactive professional with a strong foundation in accounting and Indian taxation who can manage multiple statutory deadlines independently and accurately and operate in a dynamic environment.
 
 Due to the volume of applications received, responses from our recruiting team may be delayed. No phone calls   or emails and WhatsApp messages, please.

Job requirements

• Bachelor's degree in commerce, Accounting, or Finance (B.Com or equivalent) required; CA Inter, CMA Inter, LLB, or M.Com strongly preferred given the compliance ownership of this role.
• 3–6 years of relevant experience in accounting, taxation, and compliance, ideally within a multinational, professional-services firm, or outsourced finance setup.
• Hands-on experience independently managing GST and TDS/TCS filings end to end — preparation, reconciliation, and discrepancy resolution.
• Solid working knowledge of Indian taxation (GST, TDS, TCS) and a working understanding of corporate compliance, including ROC / Companies Act filing coordination.
• Strong working knowledge of Tally and/or ERP systems; NetSuite experience preferred. Candidates strong in Tally should be comfortable onboarding to NetSuite as the organization transitions systems.
• Demonstrated experience supporting statutory audits, including preparation of schedules, documentation, and auditor coordination.
• Working exposure to inter-company accounting and transfer-pricing documentation preferred, as these are recurring responsibilities in this role.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Office tools, with advanced Excel strongly preferred.
• Strong attention to detail, an ownership mindset, and the ability to manage multiple statutory deadlines independently with minimal supervision.
• Comfort using AI or automation tools to streamline routine finance and reconciliation work is required.

What Success Looks Like in Year One

• GST and TDS/TCS filings are completed accurately and on time, with 2B/3B and 26AS reconciliations clean and discrepancies resolved.
• Month-end accounting tasks and reconciliations are delivered on time according to the global close calendar.
• Support for statutory and other audits, ROC, and transfer-pricing are provided without surprises.
• Smooth onboarding from Tally to NetSuite as the systems transition completes.

Candidates must be eligible to work in India and are expected to work in-person at the TAG Gurugram office five days per week

Job responsibilities

General Ledger & Month-End Close

• Perform data entry in Tally and NetSuite — sales, purchases, receipts, and payments.
• Prepare bank reconciliation statements and debtors / creditors statements.
• Prepare GL reconciliations and journal entries, as directed by the Assistant Finance Manager, to support the month-end close.
• Maintaining Fixed Asset Register and depreciation schedules.
• Preparation of monthly provision and prepaid expense schedules.
• Maintain internal finance and accounting processes and internal controls.

Accounts Payable & Receivable

• Support accounts payable and accounts receivable processing as needed.
• Assist with setting up payments and general finance and compliance tasks.

GST Compliance

• File GSTR-1 and GSTR-3B.
• Reconcile GSTR-2B against GSTR-3B using an automated ITC-register report and resolve discrepancies with vendors.
• Issue GST invoices and credit notes.
• Maintain documentation and records related to GST filings, provisions, and related accounting activities.

TDS / TCS Compliance

• File TDS / TCS returns.
• Reconcile Form 26AS against the financials.
• Apply for Lower Deduction Certificates (LDC) and implement the approved LDC rates.
• Maintain documentation and records related to TDS/TCS filings, provisions, and related accounting activities.

Audit Support

• Prepare schedules and documentation and facilitate auditor requests for the annual or other statutory audits.
• Assisting in GSTR9 & 9C Reconciliation.

Corporate / ROC Compliance

• As needed, assist with the Legal team on ROC / Companies Act filings and related requirements.

Inter-company & Transfer Pricing

• Assist with transfer-pricing workings and inter-company documentation.

Payroll

• Process India payroll end to end in accordance with applicable accounting standards and tax regulations, coordinating with HR and other team members as needed.
• Calculate, deposit, and file statutory components on time — TDS on salaries, provident fund (PF), professional tax, and ESI, as applicable.
• Prepare payroll journal entries during month end close processes.
• Maintain payroll records and documentation to support statutory filings, the annual audit, and internal controls.

Revenue Recognition

• Prepare monthly transfer price billings and revenue recognition
• Maintain supporting documentation as may be required to support annual audits and the month end close process.

Expense Management (Razor Pay transitioning to Concur)

• Review expense report transactions for proper documentation and approvals.
• Prepare journal entries during month end close processes.
• Enter accounts payable invoices for posting and assist with support required for payment approvals

Other

• Use AI and automation tools to streamline routine finance and reconciliation work.
• Take on other accounting and compliance activities as needs arise.

Job benefits

TAG provides competitive benefits with regular training opportunities available to its employees