Accountant/ Accounts Executive

Job Description Accounting

This role is ideal for a B.Com graduate with strong hands-on experience in accounts, compliance, and financial reporting. Candidates with CMA (Inter) or equivalent qualifications, practical knowledge of Zoho Books/ERP systems, and advanced Excel/MIS reporting skills will be given preference.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate books of accounts in Zoho Books and ensure timely recording of day-to-day transactions.
• Manage accounts receivable and accounts payable, including invoicing, collections, vendor payments, and reconciliations.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and MIS reports; present insights to management.
• Lead month-end and year-end closing processes and ensure accuracy of ledgers and reports.
• Perform cash flow management and working capital planning to ensure smooth operations.
• Assist in budget preparation, forecasting, variance analysis, and cost-control initiatives across production.
• Analyze production costs, cost-per-unit, and identify opportunities for margin improvement.
• Ensure compliance with GST, TDS, payroll, and other statutory requirements; coordinate timely filings.
• Coordinate with internal and external auditors; support statutory and tax audits.
• Implement internal financial controls, policies, and process improvements to strengthen finance operations.
• Support pricing, procurement decisions, and supplier contract reviews from a financial perspective.
• Train and supervise junior accounting staff and maintain documentation for finance processes.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Education: B.Com graduate (mandatory).
• Preferred: CMA (Inter) / CA (Inter) or equivalent finance certification.
• Experience: 3–7 years in accounting & finance (manufacturing/food sector exposure preferred).
• Hands-on experience with Zoho Books (or similar ERP/accounting systems); experience implementing or maintaining ERP is a plus.
• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, formulas, basic macros) and MIS/dashboard creation.
• Practical knowledge of GST, TDS, payroll, and Indian accounting standards.
• Strong analytical mindset, attention to detail, integrity, and ability to work independently and with cross-functional teams.
• Good communication skills and ability to present financial information to non-finance managers.