Accounts Officer

Electronics City Industrial Township Authority (ELCITA) is looking for an Accounts Officer. The scope of work includes maintenance of books of accounts as per existing Laws.

He/she should be able to implement best practices and evolve effective processes that promote accounts management in an efficient and sustainable manner.

Key Roles and Responsibilities

Roles:

1. Maintain books of accounts as per applicable laws and standards.
2. Examine, analyse, and prepare financial records and statements.
3. Promote sustainability and ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) norms in all financial activities.

Responsibilities:

• Accounts Management:a. Record and manage Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable.b. Reconcile accounts with the general ledger using Tally Prime and Fund-Based Accounting Software (FBAS).
• Banking Operations:c. Track bank deposits and payments.d. Manage petty cash transactions.
• Taxation:e. Calculate annual property taxes as per the Karnataka Municipalities Act (KMA).f. Collect property taxes and issue receipts to property owners.
• Income Management:g. Prepare demand notes for other income sources, such as approvals, OFC (Optical Fiber Cable) charges, water demand notes, and sanitary demand notes.
• Statutory Compliance:h. Assist the manager with statutory payments, including PT, PF, TDS, and GST Returns.
• Budgeting and Audits:i. Support budget planning, projections, and preparation.j. Reconcile sundry debtors and creditors quarterly.k. Actively participate in financial audits.

General Support:
l. Assist the Manager Accounts & Finance with various tasks, ensuring timely statutory payments and compliance.
m. Undertake additional tasks as assigned by the Manager.

Essential Qualifications and Skills

• Educational Qualification:
• B. Com or M. Com with at least 4 years of experience in bookkeeping, general ledger management, TDS, accounts payable/receivable, and budgeting.
• Technical Skills:
• Proficiency in advanced accounting software like Tally Prime, FBAS, and MS Excel.
• Language Skills:
• Proficient in English (written and verbal).
• Ability to read, write, and speak Kannada fluently.
• Soft Skills:
• Strong integrity and honesty.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.