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Senior Accountant Job Description

A senior accountant job description for companies that need someone to own books finalisation, statutory compliance and audits while guiding junior staff. It is written for finance heads and HR teams hiring at the 5–8 year experience level.

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JOB DESCRIPTION – SENIOR ACCOUNTANT

Job Title:: Senior Accountant
Department:: Finance & Accounts
Reports To:: Finance Manager / Chief Financial Officer
Location:: [Work Location]
Employment Type:: Full-time, Permanent
Experience:: 5–8 years, with at least 2 years supervising a team
Job Code:: [Reference Number]

About [Company Name]

[Company Name] is [one-line description of your business, products/services and team size]. Office address: [Company Address].

Job Summary

The Senior Accountant will own the accuracy of [Company Name]'s books, lead month-end and year-end finalisation, ensure GST, TDS and other statutory compliances are met on time, coordinate statutory and internal audits, and supervise a team of [Number] accountants.

Key Responsibilities

Review vouchers, ledgers and reconciliations prepared by junior accountants
Lead month-end closing including accruals, prepaid expenses and provisions
Finalise annual accounts and prepare schedules for the Balance Sheet and P&L
Ensure timely filing of GST returns, TDS returns and annual GST reconciliation
Coordinate statutory, tax and internal audits and close audit observations
Prepare monthly MIS reports on revenue, expenses, receivables and payables
Oversee vendor payment runs and treasury cash position
Maintain inter-company and branch reconciliations
Implement and document accounting controls and SOPs
Train and allocate work to junior accountants and accounts executives
Support budgeting and variance analysis for the finance manager

Required Skills

Expertise in finalisation of accounts as per Indian accounting standards
Thorough knowledge of GST, TDS, and audit requirements
Tally Prime / SAP / Oracle with advanced Excel
People supervision and review skills
Clear communication with auditors and management

Qualifications & Experience

B.Com / M.Com; CA Inter or CMA Inter preferred
5–8 years of accounting experience with at least 2 years in a senior role
Hands-on experience handling statutory audits

Preferred Skills (Good to Have)

Knowledge of Ind AS
ERP implementation exposure
Experience with multi-location or multi-GSTIN businesses

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

KPI	Target	Review Frequency
Annual accounts finalised	By [Date]	Annually
Monthly MIS delivered	By [Day] of month	Monthly
Statutory due dates met	100%	Monthly
Audit observations	Fewer than [Number] repeat points	Annually

Salary Range

₹[Minimum CTC] – ₹[Maximum CTC] per annum (CTC), depending on experience and skills. Final offer will show the fixed and variable split and approximate in-hand salary.

Benefits

Provident Fund (EPF) and ESI as applicable, gratuity as per law
[Number] days of paid leave plus public holidays as per company policy
[Health insurance / group mediclaim cover]
Annual performance bonus as per policy

How to Apply

Send your CV with a short note on the largest audit or finalisation you have led and the team size you managed. Send your application to [HR Email] with the subject line "Application – Senior Accountant – [Your Name]" or apply through [Application Link]. Last date to apply: [Date].

Prepared by
[HR Name]
Human Resources
Date: [Date]

Approved by
[Reporting Manager]
Finance & Accounts
Date: [Date]

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What this template includes

A job summary that explains why the senior accountant role exists and where it sits in Finance & Accounts
11 role-specific responsibilities, starting with review vouchers
Required skills such as expertise in finalisation of accounts as per indian accounting standards and thorough knowledge of gst, tds, and audit requirements, so screening criteria are clear
Qualifications and experience (5–8 years, with at least 2 years supervising a team) stated up front to filter applications
A KPI table, e.g. annual accounts finalised, that later becomes the appraisal yardstick
Salary range, benefits and how-to-apply sections with placeholders ready to fill

When to use it

Your accounts team has grown and junior accountants need a supervisor
You want to bring audit preparation and finalisation in-house
The CFO needs a reliable second-in-command for compliance
You are restructuring finance roles and need a clear seniority ladder

How to customise this template

1Replace [Company Name], [Work Location] and the reporting line (Finance Manager / Chief Financial Officer) with your actual details
2Trim or reorder the responsibilities so the top three reflect what the senior accountant will spend most time on
3State the size of the team the senior accountant will supervise and the turnover range of the business
4Fill in the salary range as annual CTC in ₹ and decide whether to show it publicly or only on request
5Set realistic targets in the KPI table with the hiring manager before the role goes live

HR tips

Separate the senior role from the accountant role by giving it ownership of finalisation and audits, not just more entries
Mention any multi-state GST registrations, since that changes the complexity a candidate must handle
Include a KPI on reviewer accuracy, such as errors caught before audit

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Frequently asked questions

How is a senior accountant different from an accountant?+

A senior accountant owns finalisation of accounts, statutory compliance and audit coordination and reviews the work of juniors. An accountant mainly handles daily entries and reconciliations.

How much experience does a senior accountant need?+

Typically 5–8 years in accounting, including experience in finalising accounts and dealing with auditors. CA Inter or a semi-qualified CA background is common.

Does a senior accountant handle income tax returns?+

Often they prepare the tax computation and support the tax auditor or CA, while signing and filing usually rests with the CFO or external CA.

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