Job Title: Accounting Executive
Location: Bengaluru
Experience: CA Inter Pass with 3–5 years of relevant experience
Compensation: ₹5.5 LPA – ₹6.5 LPA
Joining Timeline: Immediate to mid-February (preferred)
Job Summary
Skylark Drones is looking for a detail-oriented and hands-on Accounting Executive to manage day-to-day accounting operations and ensure accuracy, compliance, and timely financial closures. The ideal candidate will have strong practical experience with Zoho Books and Zoho Inventory, sound knowledge of Indian accounting standards, and the ability to independently handle accounting responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.
This role plays a critical part in maintaining financial discipline, statutory compliance, and reliable financial reporting across the organization.
Key Responsibilities
- Maintain accurate books of accounts and ensure timely posting of all accounting entries
- Handle day-to-day accounting operations including Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), bank transactions, and journal entries
- Perform regular bank, vendor, and customer reconciliations
- Manage GST compliance, including reconciliations, returns, and timely filings
- Support month-end and year-end closing activities
- Ensure appropriate accounting treatment in line with Indian Accounting Standards (Ind AS)
- Coordinate with statutory auditors, CA firms, and internal stakeholders during audits
- Maintain proper accounting documentation and records for compliance and audit readiness
- Monitor expenses and ensure accurate cost allocation and classification
- Assist with payroll accounting and statutory compliances including TDS, PF, and related filings
- Identify process gaps and contribute to improvements in accounting processes and internal controls
Mandatory Skills & Qualifications
CA Inter Pass
- Strong hands-on experience with Zoho Books and Zoho Inventory (mandatory)
- Good working knowledge of GST, TDS, and statutory compliances
- Strong understanding of accounting principles, controls, and reconciliations
- Proficiency in Excel / Google Sheets
Preferred Attributes
- Experience working in a startup or fast-growing organization
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Strong sense of ownership, accountability, and attention to detail
- Good communication and coordination skills
- Process-oriented mindset with a focus on continuous improvement
Our Core Values
At Skylark Drones, our values guide how we work, collaborate, and grow together. We look for people who not only excel at their roles but also live these values every day:
Mutual Respect
We treat everyone with kindness, empathy, and professionalism. We respect diverse perspectives and foster an inclusive workplace where every individual feels valued and heard.
Why this matters: Mutual respect strengthens collaboration, teamwork, and long-term relationships with colleagues, clients, and partners.
Communication
We believe in clear, transparent, and thoughtful communication. This includes actively listening, asking questions, and seeking feedback to ensure alignment and understanding.
Why this matters: Strong communication builds trust, prevents misunderstandings, and promotes openness across teams.
Dependability & Adaptability
We take ownership of our responsibilities and deliver consistently high-quality work, while remaining flexible in a fast-changing environment. We strive to be dependable teammates and part of the solution when challenges arise.
Why this matters: Reliability and adaptability build trust and enable us to navigate uncertainty with confidence.
Bias for Action
We take initiative, act proactively, and make informed decisions without unnecessary delays. We are comfortable taking calculated risks and moving forward with purpose.
Why this matters: A bias for action fuels innovation, momentum, and sustainable growth.
Strive for Excellence
We set high standards for ourselves and continuously seek to improve. We embrace challenges, push beyond comfort zones, and take pride in delivering our best work.
Why this matters: This mindset drives continuous improvement and helps us achieve our full potential as individuals and as a company.
Learn and Grow
We are committed to continuous learning and personal development. We learn from both successes and failures, seek feedback, and use it to sharpen our skills and knowledge.
Why this matters: A culture of learning ensures we stay equipped to succeed in evolving roles and growing responsibilities at work and beyond.
We encourage every team member to embrace these values in their daily work and interactions, and to hold one another accountable. Together, these values help us build a strong, high-performing organization we can all be proud of.
