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Job Description: Job Title: Accountant Finance, Taxation & Compliance Location: Kolkata, West Bengal Department: Finance Role Summary We are seeking a detail-driven accounting professional to drive end-to-end bookkeeping, taxation, and statutory compliance. The role demands strong execution discipline, high accuracy, and the ability to navigate multi-layered regulatory frameworks. Exposure to real estate finance will be a strategic advantage. Key Responsibilities Bookkeeping & Accounts Management Maintain day-to-day accounting records in line with applicable standards. Manage accounts payable, accounts receivable, bank reconciliations, and ledger & Trial Balance scrutiny & Invoice Billing. Ensure accurate month-end closing, provisioning, prepare Balance sheet and MIS support. GST Operations Prepare and file GST returns (GSTR-1, GSTR-3B, and others as applicable). Reconcile GST input/output, vendor mismatches, and rectify deviations proactively. Income Tax Income tax computation, TDS workings, and return filing. Manage quarterly TDS returns, 26AS reconciliations, and compliance documentation. Companies Act & Statutory Compliance Coordinate with CS/legal teams for MCA filings, board resolutions, and secretarial documentation. Ensure adherence to statutory timelines and maintain compliance records. Assist in audit processes (internal, statutory, and tax). Real Estate Accounting (Preferred) Handle ledgers relating to land, development rights, project-wise cost allocation, and customer advances. Required Skills & Qualifications: B.Com / M.Com / CA Inter / CMA Inter (preferred). Minimum 3 years of experience in accounting, taxation, and compliance. Strong command over Tally/ERP, Excel, and reconciliation workflows. Working knowledge of GST, Income Tax, and Companies Act. Ability to operate in high-velocity environments with tight deadlines. Real estate industry exposure will be an added advantage. Key Attributes: High attention to detail with a process-driven mindset. Strong documentation discipline and regulatory awareness. Ownership mentality and proactive problem-solving. Head Office - Meridian Plaza, 4th Flr., 209, C. R. Avenue, Kolkata - 700 006 .
11,726 accountant jobs open right now — here's where
Most are in the US, but your next role might be somewhere unexpected.
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Right now there are 11,726 open accountant positions on WorkMundi. The US leads with 3,242 jobs, followed by India (2,285), Australia (1,359), Philippines (629), and Singapore (441). If you've been thinking your options are limited to one country, look again.
One practical move: search by country first, not just by job title. The accountant role differs in scope, compliance, and day-to-day work depending on where you'd be based. A position in Australia may involve different tax codes, audit standards, and reporting cycles than one in India or the US. Narrowing by location before you read descriptions saves time and helps you spot roles that actually fit your expertise.
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