About this role
lastminute.com is looking for an Accountant for its Accountancy team based in India.
The person, reporting to the Indian Finance Manager, will contribute to the accounting closing of the different local Indian entities and will oversee general accounting operations by controlling and verifying the financial transactions but will also have the opportunity to support the accounting teams who manage the other entities of the Group from the HQ based in Switzerland.
Key Responsibilities:
Manage daily accounting entries and maintain accurate books of accounts in the ERP systemProcess invoices, payments, receipts, journal entries, debit/credit notes, and petty cash transactionsPerform bank, vendor, customer, and ledger reconciliationsMaintain fixed asset schedules and support cash flow reportingAssist in month-end and year-end financial closing activitiesVerify vendor invoices, purchase orders, GST details, and TDS applicability before processing paymentsEnsure timely statutory compliance including GST, TDS, PF/ESI, Professional Tax, ROC, and audit requirementsSupport GST return filing, reconciliations, and compliance follow-upsHandle TDS deductions, payments, remittance, return coordination, and certificate support Liaise with the Finance Manager to improve financial proceduresCoordinate with auditors, vendors, and internal stakeholders on finance and compliance mattersAssist on GST refunds, including the generation of EBRC copies.Filing/coordination on monthly Non STPI and other RBI related returns.Skills & Experience:
Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or Economics3–4 years of experience in accounting, finance, or auditStrong knowledge of accounting entries, reconciliations, GST, TDS, and statutory complianceGood analytical, organizational, and communication skillsAbility to manage deadlines, multiple tasks, and maintain high accuracyAbility to work in a team and to communicate at all levels of the organization and with colleagues of other CountriesAbility to work on multiple projects simultaneously, frequently under time pressureCross-cultural sensitivity, self-motivated and used to working in a dynamic and fast-paced environmentDesirable:
Experience with Microsoft Business Central ERPInterest in using AI tools to improve accounting processesExperience in one of the big4 audit firms will be considered a plus