Job Description – Accounts Executive
Department- Finance & Accounts
Reporting To- Manager – Finance & Accounts
Location- Kolkata
Employment Type- Full-Time
Educational Qualifications
- B.Com / M.Com / MBA (Finance) preferred
- Additional qualification in Accounting, Taxation, or related fields will be an added advantage
Experience
- 3–5 years of relevant experience, preferably in a manufacturing industry environment
Job Purpose
The Accounts Executive will be responsible for supporting day-to-day accounting operations, statutory compliance, inventory accounting, ERP-based transactions, and coordination with stores and cross-functional departments to ensure smooth and efficient financial operations.
Key Responsibilities
1. Accounting & Financial Operations
- Record and process accounting entries related to purchases, sales, journals, debit notes, credit notes, expenses, and provisions.
- Maintain accurate books of accounts in compliance with accounting standards and company policies.
- Prepare and review bank reconciliations, vendor reconciliations, customer reconciliations, and ledger scrutiny.
- Assist in monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closing activities.
2. Manufacturing & Inventory Accounting
- Manage accounting for raw materials, consumables, work-in-progress (WIP), and finished goods.
- Verify inventory transactions and coordinate with production and stores departments.
- Support stock reconciliation and physical inventory verification processes.
3. GRN & Store Coordination
- Verify Goods Receipt Note (GRN) entries against purchase orders and supplier invoices.
- Coordinate with the Stores Team regarding material receipts, issues, stock discrepancies, and related documentation.
- Ensure timely accounting and recording of inward material transactions.
4. ERP Operations
- Handle accounting, inventory, purchase, and reporting transactions within the ERP system.
- Ensure accuracy and integrity of master data and transactional entries in ERP.
- Adapt quickly to ERP implementation, upgrades, or migration processes.
5. Taxation & Statutory Compliance
- Maintain working knowledge of GST, TDS, Income Tax, and other statutory compliance requirements.
- Assist in GST reconciliations, return preparation support, and TDS computations.
- Support internal audits, statutory audits, and tax audits.
6. MIS & Reporting
- Prepare periodic MIS reports and financial summaries.
- Analyze expense trends, outstanding reports, and reconciliation statements.
- Support management with financial and operational data analysis.
Required Skills & Competencies
- Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial processes
- Good understanding of manufacturing and inventory accounting
- Hands-on experience working with ERP systems
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Good communication, coordination, and interpersonal skills
- High attention to detail and accuracy
Preferred Candidate Profile
- Prior experience in a manufacturing environment will be preferred
- Ability to coordinate effectively with cross-functional teams
- Capable of handling multiple responsibilities and meeting deadlines in a dynamic work environment
- Self-motivated, adaptable, and willing to learn new systems and processes
