Job Description: Accountant
Experience: 4+ Years
Location: Bangalore, India
Industry: Agriculture
Software Proficiency: Tally, Zoho Books, Advanced Excel
Role Objective
We are looking for a detail-oriented M. Com professional with 4+ years of experience to manage the end-to-end accounting and finance operations of our business. You will be responsible for ensuring that our high-volume trades are accurately reflected in our books, tax-compliant, and optimized for profitability. You will be responsible to work with auditors to ensure the company meets all the regulatory compliances on time working with our auditors.
Key Responsibilities
1. Inventory & Accounting
- Manage daily Physical vs. Book Stock Reconciliation across multiple godowns/warehouses.
- Calculate Landed Cost of commodities by allocating freight, loading/unloading (labour), and other expenses.
- Oversee FIFO-based inventory valuation and monitor Ageing Reports to prevent stock or value loss.
- Issue and manage Debit/Credit Notes for transit losses, weight shortages, or quality-related deductions.
- Prepare quotations working with the field team and send to clients and follow up
2. Taxation & Statutory Compliance
- Ensure 100% accuracy in GST Input Tax Credit (ITC) reconciliation (matching books with GSTR-2B/2A).
- Generate and manage E-Invoices and E-Way Bills directly through Tally/Zoho for all dispatches.
- Handle TDS/TCS on purchase of goods and ensure timely quarterly filings.
- Coordinate with Statutory Auditors for year-end finalization and tax audits.
3. Advanced Excel & MIS Reporting
- Design and maintain a Daily Fund Position tracker to monitor cash inflows and vendor payment schedules.
- Create Gross Margin Analysis reports (Sale Price vs. Landed Cost) for the management team.
- Develop a Monthly Variance Report (Budgeted vs. Actual Expenses) to identify cost-saving opportunities.
- Prepare detailed MIS every month
4. Accounts Payable/Receivable (AR/AP)
- Monitor customer credit limits and provide Stop-Loading alerts for overdue accounts.
- Reconcile vendor statements monthly and manage early payment discount cycles to improve margins.
- Send on time reminders to clients, follow up and secure receivables on time
Soft Skills & Behavioural Competencies
- Assertive Communication: Ability to firmly communicate Stop-Loading alerts to the sales team or warehouse when credit limits are breached.
- Conflict Resolution: Capability to handle disputes with transporters or vendors regarding weight shortages and Shortage Deductions professionally.
- Attention to Detail: High level of precision in data entry and reconciliation; a zero-error mindset when dealing with large-scale volumes.
- Interpersonal Skills: Ability to collaborate effectively with non-finance staff, such as godown keepers, field officers, and procurement officers.
- Time Management: Ability to meet strict month-end closing deadlines and statutory tax filing dates (GST/TDS) without supervision.
- Ethical Integrity: Maintaining absolute transparency and honesty in reporting stock levels and financial variances.
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Education: M. Com (preferred)
- Software: Hands-on expertise in Tally or Zoho Books
- Excel Mastery: Ability to build dashboards, use Data Validation, and handle large datasets without manual errors.
- Domain Knowledge: Solid understanding of the accountancy, GST, Tax and labour compliance, RCM rules and cash flow cycles.
- Communication: Strong professional email etiquette for coordinating with clients, vendors, and auditors.
Language Requirements (Mandatory):
- English: Must be proficient (Mandatory for reporting and professional correspondence).
- Regional Languages: Must be fluent in at least one of the following: Kannada, Hindi, or Telugu (Essential for coordinating with vendors, and off-site staff).
What We Offer
- Flexible Hybrid Model: A balanced work-life environment with remote work options.
- Growth: Opportunity to lead the transition from manual to automated reporting.
- Exposure: Manage the end-to-end finance and accounting operations.
