Chief Accountant / Accounting Manager

Company:NADA Happiness LLP

Location:Calicut, Kerala

Employment Type:Full-time

Reporting To:Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Experience: 7–12 Years

About the Company

NADA Happiness LLP is a Kerala-based business support and consultancy company providing dedicated back-office support to its group and associated companies. Our team supports key business functions, including HR Services, Accounting & Finance, Graphic Design and IT Support, ensuring efficient and streamlined operations for our global businesses.

Role Overview

We are looking for an experienced and hands-on Chief Accountant / Accounting Manager to oversee daily accounting operations, financial reporting, month-end closing and accounting controls from our Calicut back office.

The role involves managing the General Ledger, supervising Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions, ensuring accurate financial statements, coordinating audits and maintaining compliance with applicable statutory requirements.

The selected candidate will report directly to the CFO and lead the accounting team to ensure timely, accurate and reliable financial information for management.

Candidates with FMCG , wholesale , distribution, or trading industryexperience will have a strong advantage.

Key Responsibilities:

1. General Accounting & Financial Operations

- Oversee daily accounting activities and ensure accurate recording of all financial transactions.
- Manage and review General Ledger accounts, journal entries, provisions, accruals and adjustments.
- Ensure proper classification and documentation of financial transactions.
- Maintain accurate accounting records in accordance with company policies and applicable accounting standards.
- Supervise routine accounting activities and ensure adherence to internal financial controls.

2. Month-End Closing & Financial Reporting

- Lead and ensure timely completion of monthly and year-end accounting closing activities.
- Prepare and review monthly financial statements, including Profit & Loss Account, Balance Sheet and Cash Flow Statements.
- Verify account reconciliations, accruals, provisions and closing adjustments.
- Prepare accurate monthly financial reports and MIS for the CFO and senior management.
- Analyse financial results, identify significant variances and provide relevant explanations.

3. Accounts Payable & Accounts Receivable Supervision

- Supervise the AR & Credit Control Accountant and AP / Supplier Accountant.
- Monitor customer outstanding balances, ageing reports, credit limits and collection performance.




- Review supplier reconciliations, payment schedules and outstanding liabilities.
- Ensure proper accounting controls over receivables, payables and related transactions.
- Coordinate with sales, procurement and other departments to resolve accounting discrepancies.

4. Bank Reconciliation & Cash Management

- Review bank reconciliations and ensure timely resolution of discrepancies.
- Monitor bank balances, cash transactions and payment records.
- Support working capital monitoring through effective management of receivables, payables and cash flow.
- Ensure proper verification and authorisation of financial transactions.

5. VAT, Statutory Accounting & Compliance

- Ensure accurate VAT accounting, reconciliation and supporting documentation.
- Coordinate statutory accounting requirements and applicable tax-related reporting.
- Ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards, statutory regulations and internal policies.
- Maintain proper financial records and documentation for statutory and management reviews.

6. Audit Coordination & Internal Controls

- Coordinate internal and external audits.
- Prepare audit schedules, reconciliations and supporting documents.
- Respond to audit queries and ensure timely resolution of observations.
- Review existing accounting procedures and recommend improvements to strengthen financial controls.

7. ERP & Accounting Systems

- Manage accounting operations through Microsoft Dynamics ERP or equivalent accounting systems.
- Ensure accurate transaction posting, ledger maintenance and financial reporting through the ERP.
- Monitor data accuracy and consistency across accounting functions.
- Identify opportunities to improve accounting workflows, reporting efficiency and internal controls.

8. FMCG Accounting & Business Coordination

- Oversee accounting activities related to FMCG sales, purchases, inventory and distribution operations.
- Coordinate with sales, procurement and warehouse teams to ensure accurate accounting records.
- Review inventory-related reconciliations and accounting adjustments.
- Support product-wise profitability, cost analysis and margin reporting where required.




- Monitor accounting discrepancies related to sales returns, purchase returns, discounts and supplier/customer adjustments.

9. Team Management & Coordination

- Lead, supervise and guide the accounting team.
- Assign responsibilities and monitor the timely completion of accounting activities.
- Review the work of AR, AP and other accounting personnel.
- Coordinate directly with the CFO regarding financial reporting, operational issues and accounting controls.
- Ensure smooth coordination between the Calicut back office and the group's finance operations.

Qualifications & Experience:

- ACCA / CA / CMA / B.Com / M.Com.
- Professional accounting qualifications such as CA, CMA or ACCA will be preferred.
- 7–12 years of relevant experience in Accounting or Finance
- FMCG industry experience is a strong advantage
- Experience in trading, distribution or manufacturing businesses will be an advantage.
- Proven experience in General Ledger management, monthly closing and financial statement preparation.
- Experience supervising Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions.
- Practical knowledge of VAT accounting, statutory compliance and audit coordination.
- Experience working with ERP/accounting systems.
- Prior team management or supervisory experience preferred.

Required Skills:

- General Ledger accounting and reconciliation.
- Monthly and annual financial closing.
- Financial statement preparation and MIS reporting.
- Bank reconciliation and cash management.
- Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable supervision.
- VAT and statutory accounting.
- Audit coordination and internal financial controls.
- FMCG accounting, inventory and distribution-related financial transactions.
- ERP proficiency, preferably Microsoft Dynamics.
- Advanced MS Excel and financial reporting skills.
- Strong analytical, organisational and problem-solving abilities.
- Effective communication and team management skills.
- Ability to independently manage daily accounting operations and meet reporting deadlines.

WHAT WE OFFER:

- Competitive salary package based on experience and competency.
- Opportunity to be part of the back office- team supporting an established GCC business group
- Direct exposure to the CFO and senior management.
- Experience in multi-location FMCG and trading finance operations.
- Professional growth and career development opportunities.
- Stable, full-time position based in Calicut.

Pay: ₹60,000.00 - ₹80,000.00 per month

Advantages

- Cell phone reimbursement
- Internet reimbursement

Work Location: In person

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