09 Nov
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BLOWFISH
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India
Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced accountant with a strong background in international e-commerce to support and grow our online business. You will manage day-to-day accounting, financial systems, product pricing, purchasing and vendor relationships. This is a key role with real responsibility for purchasing decisions and profitability.
Key Responsibilities
Accounting and Compliance
- Maintain accurate ledgers and post sales, purchases, expenses and journal entries in Microsoft Business Central, Odoo and Xero.
- Process supplier invoices and credit notes, manage payment runs and track outstanding balances.
- Reconcile bank accounts, supplier statements, payment gateways, and Amazon and other marketplace settlements.
- Prepare accruals, prepayments and management accounts, and support year-end reporting.
- Prepare or support VAT returns and maintain accurate records across multiple countries.
- Reconcile inventory records to the accounts and investigate stock and valuation differences.
Pricing and Margin Management
- Calculate product profitability, including product costs, VAT, Amazon fees, freight and landed costs.
- Set and update prices to maintain target margins.
- Monitor competitor pricing and recommend or make adjustments.
Purchasing and Vendor Management
- Analyse supplier price lists to identify profitable products.
- Make purchasing decisions based on margin, demand and stock levels.
- Place purchase orders, and manage vendor records, lead times and payment terms.
- Negotiate pricing, credit terms and rebates, and resolve invoice disputes.
- Track stock levels to avoid stockouts and overstocking.
Reporting, Data and Systems
- Build and maintain Power BI dashboards covering sales, margin, cash flow, stock value and supplier spend.
- Maintain accurate product, cost, supplier and purchase history data in Excel or Google Sheets.
- Maintain system integrations and data accuracy, and support automation and process improvements.
Amazon and E-commerce Support
- Add recent products and listings where required.
- Analyse product performance and suggest improvements.
- Support day-to-day operations using Seller Central, Keepa or similar tools.
Requirements
Must-have
- Minimum 3 years of accounting, purchasing or vendor management experience with an e-commerce retailer based outside India
- Hands-on experience with Microsoft Business Central, Power BI, Odoo and Xero
- Proven supplier management and negotiation experience
- Strong knowledge of reconciliations, month-end close and VAT
- Strong understanding of Amazon FBA and FBM fees and profit margin calculations
- Advanced Excel or Google Sheets skills
Preferred
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, Business, Supply Chain, IT or a related field
- Accounting qualification, such as CA, ACCA or CMA
- Experience with Amazon Seller Central
- Experience in wholesale or arbitrage sourcing, or Quick Commerce procurement
- Familiarity with Keepa, Sellerboard or similar tools
What We're Looking For
- Someone who understands numbers and focuses on growing profit, not just sales
- Able to make independent, well-reasoned buying decisions
- Organised, detail-oriented and proactive
- Strong planning, communication and problem-solving skills
Role Type: Full-time, remote
Pay: ₹50,000.00 - ₹80,000.00 per month
Application Question(s):
- Vendor management and negotiation: How many vendors have you managed at one time, and what did you handle for them?
- International e-commerce: Which e-commerce retailers outside India have you worked for, in which countries and for how many years? Please state your role, product categories and approximate monthly revenue. (Minimum 3 years required.)
- Systems experience: Rate your hands-on experience in Microsoft Business Central, Power BI, Odoo and Xero as none, basic, intermediate or advanced. For each one, what did you personally use it for, and for how long?
- IT management: What IT systems or projects have you managed, such as an ERP implementation, integrations, data migration or automation? What was your role, and what was the measurable result?
- Education and Amazon: What is your highest qualification, including subject, university and graduation year? What hands-on experience do you have with Amazon Seller Central, FBA or other marketplaces, if any?
Work Location: Remote
📌 E-commerce Accountant, Pricing & Purchasing Manager (India)
🏢 BLOWFISH
📍 India