FREELANCE ACCOUNTANT

We are looking for a skilled freelance accountant with hands-on experience in Tally (ERP 9 / Tally Prime) who can independently manage GST, TDS, inventory accounting, and full bookkeeping workflows. The ideal candidate should have end-to-end exposure to financial compliance and a strong working knowledge of all major Tally features and modules.

REQUIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE • Minimum 7 years of experience in accounting with Tally • Strong working knowledge of: • GST laws and practical filing • TDS applicability and compliance • Inventory module, Stock Groups, Units, Batches • Familiarity with Tally features such as: • Cost centers, tracking numbers, voucher classes, multi-godown setup, bill-wise details • Experience in data cleanup, import/export of data, and Tally to Excel • Ability to work independently with accuracy and deadline orientation

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

✅ 1. Functional Testing • Verify core accounting workflows: journal entries, sales, purchases, receipts, payments. • Test voucher types (sales, purchase, contra, credit note, debit note, etc.). • Ensure double-entry logic and ledger posting accuracy. • Validate ledger groups, opening balances, and auto-postings (e.g., GST in purchase).

✅ 2. GST Module Testing • Test GST configuration (rate setups, HSN/SAC codes, nature of transactions). • Validate auto-calculation of CGST, SGST, IGST. • Check GSTR-1 and GSTR-3B summary and detailed reports. • Cross-check tax invoice formats, export invoices, and e-way bill data.

✅ 3. TDS Module Testing • Validate TDS deduction on expenses (rent, professional, contract, etc.). • Test auto-detection of TDS rates and thresholds. • Verify Form 26Q/24Q summary and TDS payable ledgers. • Confirm TDS reports and vendor-wise liabilities.

✅ 4. Inventory and Stock Testing • Test stock items, units, godowns, and multi-location tracking. • Check inventory valuation methods (FIFO, Weighted Avg). • Validate negative stock warnings, stock transfer entries. • Ensure correct inventory integration with accounting vouchers.

✅ 5. User Interface & Workflow Testing • Test voucher entry forms for field-level validations and logical flow. • Ensure responsive UI behavior across modules (sales, purchases, reports). • Verify auto-calculation, dropdown loading, and data pre-fills.

✅ 6. Reporting Module Testing • Cross-verify Trial Balance, P&L, Balance Sheet and Cash Flow Reports. • Match ledger transactions vs. their impact in summary reports. • Test filters, date ranges, and export functions in reports.

✅ 7. Permissions and Roles Testing • Validate user access controls, menu visibility, and field restrictions. • Test role-based actions (entry vs approval, view vs edit/delete). • Ensure audit trail logging of critical actions.

✅ 8. Import/Export and Backup Testing • Test Excel/CSV import of ledgers, vouchers, and inventory. • Validate export of reports and data in various formats (PDF, Excel). • Ensure data integrity post backup and restore.