Company Description

Founded in UAE in early 2014, Desertcart has rapidly emerged as a premier eCommerce platform, specializing in shipping products from the UAE, USA, UK, India, Japan, and China. With a focus on hassle-free shopping, Desertcart handles all shipping, customs clearance, and warranty needs. Boasting an extensive catalog of over 50 million products and a substantial monthly visitor count, Desertcart is committed to providing a diversified and convenient shopping experience for customers across the MENA region. We prioritize customer satisfaction and continue to innovate in both logistics and technology.

Role Description

This is a full-time on-site role for an Accounts Payable Accountant located in Mumbai, India. The Accounts Payable Accountant will be responsible for day-to-day tasks such as processing invoices, handling invoice reconciliation, managing account reconciliations, and ensuring invoice accuracy and timely payments. This role requires a keen attention to detail and adherence to financial procedures.

The ideal candidate will support the accounts payable function for different group entities with a focus on freight, customs, courier, and 3PL and other invoices and accounting, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Invoice Processing:

Review and verify invoices for accuracy, completeness, and proper approval.
Resolve discrepancies and follow up with vendors or internal departments.

2. Vendor Management:

Maintain and update vendor records.
Communicate with vendors regarding invoices, payment status and resolve payment inquiries.

3. Reconciliations:

Reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies promptly.
Investigate and resolve discrepancies between invoices, payments, and records.

4. Compliance and Reporting:

Ensure compliance with company policies, accounting standards, and statutory regulations (GST, TDS, etc.).
Assist in month-end closing, accrual entries, reporting, and audit documentation, inter-company accounting.

5. Process Improvement:

Identify opportunities to streamline and improve accounts payable processes.
Support implementation of new tools or automation initiatives

Experience:

5+ years of experience in accounts payable or a similar finance-related role with a strong focus on logistics, freight, or 3PL vendor management. Should be able to independently handle AP function for various group entities.
Good understanding of logistics invoicing, interpreting, customs duty payments and cost allocation methods.
Experience in working with ERP/accounting software (QuickBooks, Zoho Books).
Experience in the eCommerce or retail industry is a plus

Qualifications and Skills:

Bachelor's degree in commerce, Accounting, Finance, or a related field. CA Inter or similar qualification is preferred.
Proficiency in Finance and Accounting
Experience with Account Reconciliation
Skills in Invoice Processing and Invoicing
Strong organizational and analytical skills with attention to detail
Excellent numerical and data entry skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel (including vlookups, pivots, data validation)
Working knowledge of GST, TDS, VAT and invoice compliance requirements
Ability to work effectively and independently in a fast-paced environment
Good communication and interpersonal skills