Accountant Role (Plantation Background, Kannada Speaker)

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain accurate financial records for Aura Plantation's coffee and tea operations, including labor, input costs, production, sales, and maintenance.

• Monitor and report on budgets, expenditures, and profitability across both coffee and tea divisions.

• Process accounts payable and receivable; manage timely payments and invoicing.

• Administer payroll for estate workers and staff, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements (PF, ESI, etc.). • Prepare and present monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for both crops.

• File GST, income tax, and other statutory returns in accordance with Indian tax laws.

• Liaise with auditors, financial institutions, and government bodies as needed.

• Maintain inventory and asset records for inputs like fertilizers, machinery, and harvested produce.

• Provide cost analysis and financial forecasts to support plantation-level decision making.

• Track and document eligibility for agricultural subsidies, grants, and tea/coffee board incentives. Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Commerce, or Finance.

• 3–5 years of accounting experience; preference for candidates with experience in tea or coffee plantations, or other agricultural enterprises.

• Proficiency in accounting software (Tally, QuickBooks, or equivalents like Xero).

• Solid understanding of Indian tax regulations including GST, TDS, and income tax.

• Strong communication skills in English and Hindi; working knowledge of Kannada preferred.

• Excellent time-management, accuracy, and documentation skills.

• Ability to collaborate with plantation workers and management while handling responsibilities independently.