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Accountant – Surat

  • Surat, India
  • Office · Full-time
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An accountant with 1–3 years' experience for Explera's Surat head office: Tally Prime entries, reconciliations, GST and TDS working papers and multi-currency supplier payments for a growing travel group.

About Explera DMC

Explera DMC is a B2B destination management company (DMC). Travel agents and tour operators book hotels, transfers, tours, guides and events for their customers through Explera, and our teams in Thailand, Japan, South Korea, India and Hong Kong arrange and deliver those services. We also hire for remote roles open to candidates worldwide.

Role overview

We are hiring one accountant for our Surat head office. Explera is a B2B destination management company: Indian travel agents book hotels, transfers, tours and events in Thailand, Japan, South Korea and Hong Kong through us, so the Surat finance desk handles high volumes of partner receipts and supplier payments in several currencies.

This role suits someone with 1–3 years of accounting experience who is confident in Tally Prime and wants to learn GST, TDS and cross-border payments in a growing travel group. You will work with our CA and group finance, who review returns and month-end figures.

Key responsibilities

1. Bookkeeping & reconciliations

  • Record sales invoices, partner receipts, supplier bills and expenses in Tally Prime
  • Reconcile bank accounts, partner ledgers and supplier ledgers every week
  • Match partner payments to bookings and follow up short or late payments with sales

2. GST, TDS & statutory compliance

  • Prepare GSTR-1 and GSTR-3B working papers, and reconcile input tax credit with GSTR-2B
  • Calculate and deposit TDS, and prepare quarterly return data (24Q / 26Q) and Form 16 / 16A for review
  • Support PF, ESI and professional tax with HR, and keep statutory records audit-ready

3. Payments & multi-currency

  • Prepare supplier payment runs in THB, JPY, KRW, HKD and USD with the bank's foreign remittance team (Form 15CA / 15CB with our CA)
  • Record forex purchases, exchange differences and bank charges correctly

4. Month-end closing & reporting

  • Help close the books by the group timetable and prepare the trial balance
  • Prepare receivables ageing and simple monthly reports for management

5. Audit & controls

  • Support the statutory and tax audits with schedules and documents
  • Follow the approval and payment controls, and suggest improvements

Requirements

  • B.Com or M.Com
  • 1–3 years of accounting experience in India
  • Hands-on Tally Prime; Zoho Books or Busy is a plus
  • Working knowledge of GST, TDS and Indian payroll contributions (PF, ESI, professional tax)
  • Strong Excel: VLOOKUP / XLOOKUP, pivot tables and reconciliations
  • Experience with foreign payments or a travel, tour operator or airline-ticketing business is an advantage
  • Gujarati, Hindi and business English
  • Able to work full-time from our Surat office; valid right to work in India

Why join Explera DMC?

  • Learn GST, TDS and cross-border accounting alongside our CA and group finance
  • Hands-on multi-currency accounting in a multi-country travel group
  • Be part of a dynamic, growing DMC with a strong compliance culture
  • Autonomy to own your role and drive process improvements

Skills and Languages

Languages

English
Business
Hindi
Fluent
Gujarati
Fluent

Skills

  • Tally Prime
  • GST returns
  • TDS
  • Bank reconciliation
  • Accounts payable
  • Accounts receivable
  • Month-end closing
  • Excel

Education

B.Com or M.Com

Questions about this role

What does the Accountant – Surat at Explera do?

An accountant with 1–3 years' experience for Explera's Surat head office: Tally Prime entries, reconciliations, GST and TDS working papers and multi-currency supplier payments for a growing travel group. Day to day, the role includes: record sales invoices, partner receipts, supplier bills and expenses in Tally Prime; reconcile bank accounts, partner ledgers and supplier ledgers every week; match partner payments to bookings and follow up short or late payments with sales.

Where is the Accountant – Surat role based, and is it remote?

Location: Surat, India. Work mode: Office. Employment: full-time. The role is with Explera Vacations Pvt Ltd, part of Explera Group, a B2B destination management company with offices in Thailand, Japan, South Korea, India and Hong Kong.

What experience and qualifications do I need?

Experience: 1–3 years. Education: B.Com or M.Com. Languages: English (Business), Hindi (Fluent), Gujarati (Fluent). Key requirement: B.Com or M.Com.

What is the salary for the Accountant – Surat?

₹18,000 – ₹28,000 / month. The final offer depends on your experience and interview and is confirmed in writing.

What are the working days and hours?

Monday to Saturday, 09:00-18:00 with a 60-minute break (8 working hours a day). Overtime and any rota changes follow the employment contract and local law.

How do I apply for the Accountant – Surat?

Apply online at https://career.expleradmc.com/jobs/local-accountant-india-surat-inac26/apply. The form takes about 10 minutes: your details, CV and the role's questionnaire, plus the documents it asks for (usually a recent photo, a photo ID and your highest education certificate).

What is the hiring process?

1. Apply (10 min): send your profile and resume in about 10 minutes. 2. Screening (within 5 days): a recruiter reviews your application and may call for a short chat. 3. Interview (1–2 rounds): meet the hiring manager and team, online or in the office. 4. Offer (within 1 week): a written offer with salary, benefits and start date. 5. Welcome (first 30 days): onboarding with your team, systems access and a buddy.

When does this job close?

Applications close on 8 November 2026. Apply early: we review applications as they arrive.

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What happens after you apply

Our India teams sell Explera to travel agents and tour operators across India and the GCC, and run finance and marketing for the group. Surat is home to Explera Vacations Pvt Ltd; Ahmedabad hosts our marketing and digital team.

  1. 01 · 10 min

    Apply

    Send your profile and resume in about 10 minutes.

  2. 02 · Within 5 days

    Screening

    A recruiter reviews your application and may call for a short chat.

  3. 03 · 1–2 rounds

    Interview

    Meet the hiring manager and team, online or in the office.

  4. 04 · Within 1 week

    Offer

    A written offer with salary, benefits and start date.

  5. 05 · First 30 days

    Welcome

    Onboarding with your team, systems access and a buddy.