Key Responsibilities

A. Daily Sales & Cash Management

- Record and reconcile daily retail sales across cash, card, UPI, and other payment modes.
- Verify daily sales reports against POS system records and actual collections.
- Monitor cash receipts, cash deposits, refunds, discounts, and sales returns.
- Identify and report cash shortages, excess collections, or transaction discrepancies.
- Ensure timely submission of daily sales and cash reconciliation reports.

B. Accounting & Bookkeeping

- Maintain accurate records of daily financial transactions in accounting software or ERP systems.
- Record retail outlet expenses, petty cash transactions, supplier invoices, and other payments.
- Verify bills, invoices, vouchers, and supporting documents before recording transactions.
- Maintain accounts payable and receivable records, where applicable.
- Ensure proper documentation and filing of financial records.

C. Inventory & Stock Accounting

- Coordinate with the store and inventory teams to reconcile physical stock with system records.
- Verify stock transfers, goods received, sales returns, damaged goods, and stock adjustments.
- Monitor stock discrepancies and report unusual variances to management.
- Assist in periodic stock verification and inventory valuation.
- Ensure all stock-related transactions are properly documented.

D. GST & Statutory Compliance

- Verify GST details on purchase and sales invoices.
- Assist in GST reconciliation and preparation of records required for GST returns.
- Maintain proper documentation for tax compliance and audits.
- Coordinate with the central accounts team or external auditors for statutory requirements.
- Support compliance with applicable accounting and taxation regulations.

E. Financial Reporting & Reconciliation

- Prepare daily, weekly,



and monthly sales and collection reports.
- Reconcile bank statements, payment gateway settlements, card transactions, and UPI collections.
- Track retail expenses against approved budgets.
- Assist in monthly closing activities and preparation of outlet-level financial statements.
- Highlight unusual expenses, financial discrepancies, and outstanding transactions to management.

F. Coordination & Internal Controls

- Coordinate with the store manager, sales team, warehouse, and central accounts department.
- Ensure all financial transactions are supported by valid bills, invoices, and approvals.
- Follow company policies for cash handling, expenses, discounts, refunds, and financial documentation.
- Maintain confidentiality of company financial information.
- Perform other accounting-related duties assigned by management.

3. Required Qualifications

- Bachelor's degree in Commerce (B.Com) or an equivalent qualification.
- Additional accounting or taxation certifications will be an advantage.
- Working knowledge of GST, basic taxation, bookkeeping, and bank reconciliation.
- Proficiency in MS Excel and accounting software such as Tally, Zoho Books, or similar systems.

4. Experience

- 2–4 years of experience in accounting, preferably in retail, apparel, fashion, or consumer goods.
- Experience handling daily sales reconciliation, cash management, inventory accounting, and GST documentation is preferred.




- Freshers with strong accounting knowledge may be considered if suitable for the role.

5. Required Skills & Competencies

- Strong numerical and analytical skills.
- High accuracy and attention to detail.
- Knowledge of retail sales and payment reconciliation.
- Good organisational and documentation skills.
- Ability to identify discrepancies and resolve issues systematically.
- Good communication and coordination skills.
- Integrity and accountability in handling financial records and cash.
- Ability to meet daily, weekly, and monthly reporting deadlines.

6. Performance Expectations

- Daily sales and collection reports must be reconciled and submitted within the prescribed timeline.
- All discrepancies must be investigated and escalated promptly.
- Financial entries must be accurate, complete, and supported by appropriate documentation.
- Monthly reconciliations and reporting must be completed within the deadlines set by the accounts manager.
- All financial records must be maintained systematically and made available for internal review or audit.

7. General Responsibilities

The employee is expected to comply with company policies, maintain qualified conduct, protect confidential financial information, and carry out assigned duties responsibly and within established deadlines.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: ₹25,000.00 - ₹30,000.00 per month

Benefits:

- Cell phone reimbursement

Application Question(s):

- Do you have prior accounting experience in a retail store, showroom, or apparel industry?
- Do you have working knowledge of GST, invoicing, and GST reconciliation?

Education:

- Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

- Accounting: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: In person

📌 Accountant (Mangalore)
🏢 M S SPORTSWEAR
📍 Mangalore