Accountant

Location: Hyderabad Kajaguda Office

Company: Bon Fiction (Tree-to-Bar Craft Chocolate Division of GACS Foods)

Department: Finance & Accounts

Reports To: Director / Finance Manager

Bon Fiction is an award-winning Indian craft chocolate brand rooted in the Godavari region. As a tree-to-bar company, we grow, ferment, dry, and craft our own cocoa into globally acclaimed chocolate bars. Our work unites agriculture, artistry, and precision manufacturingbuilt on the principles of sustainability, traceability, and innovation.

The Accountant will oversee Bon Fiction's day-to-day financial operations, including bookkeeping, vendor and customer accounts, compliance, and cost tracking across chocolate manufacturing and sales units. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, accountable, and familiar with GST, TDS, and manufacturing cost accounting. The role requires close coordination between office, factory, and farm teams.

• Maintain accurate books of accounts in Tally / Zoho Books / Odoo.
• Record purchase, sales, expense, and journal vouchers systematically.
• Reconcile bank statements, cash books, and inter-location transactions.
• Monitor petty cash, reimbursements, and advances for all locations.
• Support month-end and year-end closings, ensuring ledger accuracy.

• Manage supplier bills, payment terms, and vendor reconciliations.
• Generate and verify invoices for domestic and export sales.
• Track receivables, follow up on payments, and maintain ageing reports.
• Ensure vendor and customer accounts are accurate and current.

• File monthly GST returns (GSTR-1, GSTR-3B) and reconcile with books.
• Calculate and remit TDS, PF, ESI, and other statutory payments.
• Maintain audit-ready documentation for internal and external audits.
• Liaise with auditors and consultants for statutory compliance.

• Track raw material procurement, consumption, and wastage.
• Prepare batch-wise costing for chocolate production and cocoa processing.
• Maintain valuation of inventory (raw, WIP, and finished goods).
• Analyse cost variations and provide input for pricing and margins.

• Generate weekly and monthly reports on expenses, sales, and cash flow.
• Prepare profitability statements and variance analyses.
• Assist in preparing financial projections for grants or funding (e.g., NHB / MOFPI).
• Provide actionable insights for management decisions.

• Collaborate with factory, dispatch, and farm teams for documentation (GRNs, delivery notes, transport bills, etc.).
• Coordinate with the Director and Finance Manager for payment approvals and budgets.
• Liaise with external advisors (CA, tax, and legal consultants).

• Education: B.Com / M.Com / MBA (Finance) / CA Inter.
• Experience: 36 years in manufacturing or FMCG accounting (food industry preferred).
• Proficiency in Tally ERP / Zoho Books / Odoo and MS Excel.
• Strong understanding of GST, TDS, and cost accounting principles.
• Experience in inventory management and production costing preferred.

• Exceptional attention to detail and numerical accuracy.
• Analytical mindset with problem-solving ability.
• Organised, punctual, and disciplined in meeting deadlines.
• Strong communication and interpersonal coordination.
• Ability to work across multiple operational locations.

Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.

Performance-based incentives may apply.

• Primary location: Hyderabad Kajaguda Office.
• Working hours: 9:30 AM 6:30 PM (MondaySaturday).
• Occasional travel to the factory or dispatch centre as required.
• Bon Fiction is an equal opportunity employer committed to excellence, sustainability, and innovation in craft chocolate.