Job description:

Job Summary:

The Sr. Accountant is responsible for maintaining the full spectrum of accounting operations with a particular emphasis on cost accounting, budgeting, and the identification and management of Government schemes, subsidies, and policy benefits applicable to the company. The role bridges day-to-day accounts management with strategic financial intelligence to ensure that the organization maximizes every available entitlement under Central and State Government frameworks.

Key Responsibilities:

- Budgeting, Costing & Cost Control
- Develop and maintain a comprehensive cost accounting system for all product lines separately.
- Calculate cost of production (COP), cost of goods sold (COGS), and contribution margins per SKU.
- Conduct variance analysis between standard and actual costs and report to the GM.
- Identify cost reduction opportunities across raw material procurement, packaging, logistics, and processing.
- Maintain product-wise profitability statements updated on a monthly basis.

Budgeting & Financial Planning

- Prepare the Annual Operating Budget in coordination with department heads, under the direction of the Finance Manager.
- Develop rolling monthly forecasts and compare against actuals; flag variances exceeding defined thresholds.
- Prepare department-wise expense budgets and monitor adherence on a monthly basis.
- Support capital expenditure planning and payback analysis for proposed investments.

Government Schemes, Subsidies & Policy Benefits

- Maintain an updated database of all Central and State Government schemes, subsidies, and incentives applicable to agro-processing, food manufacturing, organic exports, and women-led enterprises.
- Proactively identify and apply for eligible Government schemes.
- Coordinate with government agencies, liaison consultants, and statutory bodies for timely filing, follow-up, and claim realisation.
- Maintain complete records of applications, approvals, disbursements,



and utilisation certificates for all schemes.
- Track changes in government policies and budget announcements that may affect the company's entitlements.

Accounts Management & Compliance

- Oversee day-to-day accounting operations including journal entries, ledger maintenance, accounts receivable, and accounts payable.
- Ensure timely and accurate closure of monthly, quarterly, and annual books of accounts.
- Manage statutory compliance: GST returns, TDS deduction and filing, advance tax workings, and coordination with the external auditor.
- Monitor and manage cash flow to ensure adequate working capital at all times.
- Reconcile bank accounts, vendor accounts, and inter-company transactions on a regular basis.
- Maintain fixed asset register, calculate and book depreciation as per applicable accounting standards.

MIS & Reporting

- Prepare monthly MIS reports covering P&L;, balance sheet highlights, cash flow statement, and KPI dashboard.
- Submit weekly accounts receivable ageing reports and flag overdue customers to the Management.
- Provide costing inputs for pricing decisions and new product launches.
- Prepare ad hoc financial analyses as required by the Management.

Requirements

- B.Com / M.Com (CA Inter preferred)
- Minimum 5 years of relevant experience
- Strong knowledge of GST, TDS, Accounting, Budgeting, Costing and statutory compliance
- Proficiency in MS Excel & Tally
- Good communication and team management skills
- High attention to detail and deadline-oriented

Preferred Skills

- Experience in multi-entity accounting
- Experience and Knowledge of costing and budgeting
- Knowledge of project reports for schemes and subsidy
- Good communication Skills in English & Hindi

Additional Requirement

Immediate joiners preferred

Work Location: In person

Perks:

- Provident Fund

Pay: ₹20,000.00 - ₹50,000.00 per month

Benefits:

- Provident Fund

Application Question(s):

- Do you have experience in budgeting and costing?
- Do you have a minimum of 5 years experience in Accounting?

Work Location: In person

📌 Sr. Accountant (India)
🏢 Nectar Fresh
📍 India