Accountant

Role Overview Papaya Global is looking for an experienced Accountant in Bengaluru to own the full accounting cycle through trial balance for our India entity. You will partner with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with Indian regulatory and statutory requirements while safeguarding financial record accuracy. Join our team to reinvent global payroll and workforce management with automated technology. Key Responsibilities - Own full-cycle bookkeeping through trial balance to ensure an accurate and audit-ready general ledger. - Post journal entries and perform monthly reconciliations for bank accounts, credit cards, and intercompany balances. - Manage end-to-end Accounts Payable including invoice intake, GL coding, three-way matching, and payment runs. - Prepare and file monthly and quarterly statutory returns such as GST, TDS, PF, ESI, and Professional Tax. - Drive month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes in alignment with group reporting timelines. - Administer global employee expense reimbursements and ensure compliance with internal policy and tax treatments. - Manage local India vendor onboarding, MSME applicability, purchase orders, and reconciliations. - Liaise with Indian tax authorities and external consultants for audits, notices, and statutory submissions. Required Qualifications - Bachelor's or Master's degree in Commerce (B.Com/M.Com); Inter CA or CMA is preferred. - Minimum of five years of hands-on experience in full-cycle bookkeeping and Indian statutory compliance. - Proven hands-on proficiency in NetSuite ERP and advanced Excel skills. - Demonstrated experience applying AI tools in accounting operations for AP, AR, and reconciliations. - Strong written and verbal English communication skills for collaborating with global teams. Why Join Us At Papaya Global, you will be part of a fast-growing, innovative company that is transforming workforce management worldwide. We offer a collaborative, cross-border environment that values ownership, professional growth, and technological innovation.