Job Description – Senior Accountant (Manufacturing Industry)

Job Title: Senior Accountant
Department: Finance & Accounts
Reporting To: Finance Manager / CFO / Director – Finance
Location: As per company requirement

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Senior Accountant to manage the company's accounting operations, financial reporting, statutory compliance, taxation, and cost accounting functions. The ideal candidate should have 10 years of experience in a manufacturing industry and possess strong knowledge of accounting standards, GST, TDS, audits, and ERP systems. A Chartered Accountant (CA) qualification is preferred.

Key ResponsibilitiesFinancial Accounting

- Maintain accurate books of accounts in compliance with accounting standards.
- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
- Ensure timely month-end and year-end closing activities.
- Monitor general ledger, journal entries, and account reconciliations.
- Manage fixed asset accounting and depreciation schedules.

Manufacturing & Cost Accounting

- Monitor production costing and inventory valuation.
- Analyze material consumption, production costs, and manufacturing variances.
- Coordinate with production, stores, and procurement departments for cost control.
- Prepare cost reports and MIS for management review.

Taxation & Statutory Compliance

- Ensure timely filing of GST, TDS, Income Tax, and other statutory returns.
- Reconcile GST, TDS, and tax ledgers.
- Coordinate with auditors, tax consultants, and government authorities.
- Ensure compliance with applicable financial and statutory regulations.





Accounts Payable & Receivable

- Oversee vendor payments and customer receivables.
- Monitor outstanding balances and improve cash flow.
- Verify invoices, purchase orders, and payment approvals.

Budgeting & MIS

- Assist in annual budgeting and financial forecasting.
- Prepare monthly MIS reports, profitability analysis, and cash flow statements.
- Analyze financial performance and recommend improvements.

Audit & Internal Controls

- Coordinate internal, statutory, cost, and tax audits.
- Strengthen internal financial controls and accounting procedures.
- Ensure proper documentation and record management.

ERP & Process Improvement

- Work on ERP systems for finance and inventory modules.
- Recommend automation and process improvements for finance operations.

Required Qualifications

- Education: Chartered Accountant (CA) preferred; alternatively M.Com, MBA (Finance)
- Experience: Minimum 10 years in Finance & Accounts, preferably in a manufacturing industry.
- Experience in paper, steel, engineering, FMCG, or process manufacturing industries will be an added advantage.

Required Skills

- Strong knowledge of Accounting Standards and financial reporting.
- Excellent knowledge of GST, TDS, Income Tax,



and statutory compliance.
- Hands-on experience with ERP systems Tally Prime, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, or Data Man or similar).
- Strong understanding of manufacturing costing and inventory accounting.
- Advanced MS Excel skills (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, financial analysis).
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Ability to lead a team and coordinate across departments.

Key Competencies

- Financial Planning & Analysis
- Cost Control
- Leadership & Team Management
- Accuracy and Attention to Detail
- Decision-Making
- Integrity and Confidentiality
- Time Management
- Process Improvement

Preferred Candidate Profile

- CA qualification preferred.
- Minimum 10 years of manufacturing accounting experience.
- Proven experience in handling audits, taxation, costing, budgeting, and financial reporting.
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage an accounts team and work effectively with cross-functional departments.

This job description is well suited for a Senior Accountant in manufacturing organizations, including paper manufacturing, steel, engineering, and other process industries.

Salary & Benefits

* Salary: As per industry standards

* PF, ESIC, and other company benefits as applicable

How to Apply

Walk in-person

Survey No.6, NH4, Ajanti Village, City - Hinganghat, Maharashtra, 442301.

Interested candidates can share their resume at:

[email protected]

+91-XXXXXXXXXX

Perks:

- Health insurance

Work Location: In person

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