Company Description Shah Brothers is a leading merchant house and one of India’s largest exporters of tea. With over 80 years of experience spanning three generations, the company has built a strong reputation in the global tea trade.

We specialize in premium quality teas sourced from some of the finest tea gardens across India. The company exports to more than forty-nine countries, offering consistent quality and reliable service. Applicants can expect to join an established, export-focused organization with deep industry roots and international reach.

Role Description The Senior Accountant – Export & Forex will manage day-to-day accounting and finance activities related to international tea exports and foreign exchange operations. This full time, on-site role based in Kolkata includes preparing and reviewing export documentation, maintaining books of accounts, reconciling bank and forex transactions, and ensuring compliance with relevant tax, customs, and regulatory requirements.

The role involves monitoring foreign currency inflows and outflows, coordinating with banks on export finance, LC documentation, and hedging, and tracking realization of export proceeds.

The Senior

Accountant will collaborate with the export and logistics teams to align financial records with shipment details, prepare periodic MIS and financial reports, and support audits.



The position requires proactive identification of discrepancies, strengthening internal controls, and contributing to process improvements in export and forex accounting.

Qualifications

- Strong skills in financial accounting, export invoicing, and maintenance of ledgers and books of accounts.
- Experience in export documentation, bank reconciliation, and handling letters of credit and export finance.
- Proficiency in foreign exchange accounting, monitoring currency exposure, and coordinating forex deals with banks.
- Knowledge of taxation related to exports (GST, customs duties, incentives), and compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Comfort with accounting software, ERP systems, and MS Excel for reports, analysis, and MIS preparation.
- Relevant academic background such as a Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Accounting, Finance, or a related field; professional qualifications (CA/ICWA or equivalent) are an advantage.
- Several years of experience in accounting within an export-oriented company, preferably in commodities or FMCG.
- Attention to detail, strong analytical and problem-solving ability, and capacity to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Effective communication skills, integrity, and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams on-site in Kolkata.

📌 Senior Accountant – Export & Forex (Kolkata)
🏢 Shah Brothers
📍 Kolkata