Job Description

Role Overview

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Reporting to the Finance & Accounting Manager, the Chartered Accountant will support the finance function across accounting operations, taxation, compliance, reporting, financial controls, and business support activities for Atlantic Gate's freight forwarding operations in India.

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The role requires a hands-on finance qualified with strong technical accounting expertise, a sound understanding of the logistics and freight forwarding industry, and the ability to collaborate effectively with both internal and external stakeholders.

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Key Responsibilities

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1. Financial Operations & Accounting

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- Manage end-to-end accounting operations, including Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), and General Ledger (GL).
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- Oversee freight forwarding accounting activities, including ocean and air freight accruals, vendor freight audits, detention and demurrage monitoring, and account reconciliations.
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- Ensure accurate and timely month-end and year-end closing activities.
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- Review accounting entries, reconciliations,



and supporting documentation to ensure compliance with accounting standards and company policies.
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- Maintain the integrity and accuracy of financial records and ledgers.
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2. Audit, Compliance & Taxation

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- Coordinate statutory audits and ensure timely completion of all audit requirements.
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- Support internal audit activities and ensure prompt resolution of audit findings.
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- Liaise with statutory auditors, internal auditors, tax authorities, and external consultants as required.
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- Manage indirect tax compliance, including GST reconciliations, GSTR-1, GSTR-3B filings, E-Way Bills, and Input Tax Credit (ITC) tracking.
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- Manage direct tax compliance, including TDS deductions, remittances, corporate tax filings, and maintenance of statutory records.
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- Coordinate with external tax advisors and consultants to ensure full regulatory compliance.
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- Liaise with th

📌 Chartered Accountant (Mumbai)
🏢 Atlantic Gate
📍 Mumbai