Job Role: Accountant – B2B Trading / FMCG Distribution
Job Description
- Manage day-to-day accounting operations for a B2B trading business.
- Maintain accurate accounting records, ledgers, invoices, and financial documentation.
- Handle purchase and sales accounting, banking transactions, reconciliations, and GST-related activities.
- Manage trade schemes, margin claims, promotional settlements, and channel accounting.
- Monitor Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable aging.
- Coordinate with sales, warehouse, vendors, customers, and management for transaction verification.
- Assist with monthly closing activities and MIS reporting.
Key Responsibilities
Purchase & Sales Accounting:
- Record and verify Purchase Entries and vendor invoices.
- Process and maintain accurate Sales Entries and customer invoices.
- Prepare and process Debit Notes and Credit Notes.
- Post and verify Journal Vouchers (JV) and adjustment entries.
- Maintain proper supporting documentation for all transactions.
Banking & Reconciliation
- Perform regular Bank Reconciliation.
- Monitor daily banking transactions.
- Conduct Customer and Vendor Ledger Reconciliations.
- Verify outstanding balances and perform Balance Confirmations / Reconciliations.
- Identify and resolve discrepancies in accounting records.
Trade Schemes & Margin Claims
- Manage and account for Margin Claims.
- Handle promotional schemes and trade discounts.
- Process and track Promotional Debit Notes raised on suppliers/brands.
- Coordinate with suppliers and internal teams for promotional settlements.
- Maintain accurate records of trade schemes and channel accounting.
GST & Compliance
- Ensure accurate GST accounting for purchase and sales transactions.
- Support GST return filing requirements.
- Verify GST-related invoices, debit notes, and credit notes.
- Maintain proper GST documentation and records.
Accounts Receivable & Payable
- Monitor Accounts Receivable (AR) and Accounts Payable (AP) aging.
- Track outstanding customer and vendor balances.
- Perform regular ledger reviews and reconciliations.
- Coordinate with customers and vendors regarding outstanding balances.
Inventory & MIS
- Assist with stock reconciliation and inventory-linked accounting.
- Coordinate with warehouse teams for transaction and stock verification.
- Assist in monthly closing activities.
- Prepare and maintain MIS reports and accounting data.
- Ensure accurate documentation and timely completion of accounting activities.
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Commerce (B.Com), Accounting, Finance, or related field.
- 3–5 years of relevant accounting experience.
- Working knowledge of:
- Tally
- Focus ERP
- Zoho Books
- Similar accounting software
- Strong knowledge of GST, debit/credit notes, and ledger management.
- Good proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
- Strong analytical, reconciliation, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
Preferred Experience
- Experience in FMCG, distribution, wholesale, or trading businesses.
- Experience handling FMCG distribution accounts at a distributor office.
- Knowledge of:
- Trade schemes.
- Margin claims.
- Promotional settlements.
- Channel accounting.
- Stock reconciliation.
- Inventory-linked accounting.
Job Details
- Employment Type: Full-Time.
- Experience: 3–5 years.
- Salary: As per industry standards and experience.
