Job Description

Location:
Kolkata, West Bengal

Experience:
Minimum 5 years with graduate degree, 3 years with post-graduate degree or a professional certification.

About the Company
The Garment People is an apparel sourcing and product development company headquartered in Kolkata, India, with production operations in Bangladesh. We work with apparel brands and retailers across global markets, providing end-to-end sourcing, product development and manufacturing solutions. With a strong focus on knitwear, we work closely with garment manufacturing partners to deliver quality products, efficient supply chain management and reliable execution. Our operations span multiple geographies, requiring strong financial discipline, systematic accounting and efficient commercial coordination. Role Overview We are looking for a detail-oriented and well-organised Accounts & Commercial Executive to manage the company's day-to-day accounting operations, statutory tax compliances, banking reconciliations and export-related commercial documentation. The ideal candidate should have strong fundamentals in accounting, a sound understanding of GST and TDS compliances, and the ability to independently manage routine financial operations with accuracy and discipline.

Key Responsibilities
1. Day-to-Day Accounting
• Maintain books of accounts and make daily accounting entries.
• Record sales, purchases, expenses, receipts and payments.
• Maintain and reconcile ledgers and maintain accurate accounting records.
• Ensure proper documentation and supporting records for all transactions. 2. GST & TDS Compliance
• Independently prepare and file monthly GST returns, including GSTR-1 and GSTR-3B.
• Perform regular Input Tax Credit reconciliation with GSTR-2B.
• Calculate, deduct and deposit TDS within prescribed timelines.
• Prepare and file applicable TDS returns and maintain related records.




• Ensure timely compliance with applicable statutory requirements. 3. Banking & Reconciliation
• Perform regular bank statement reconciliation.
• Monitor receipts, payments and outstanding transactions.
• Maintain proper records of bank transactions and supporting documents. 4. Export Commercial Documentation
• Prepare commercial export documents, including commercial invoices, packing lists and other relevant export documentation.
• Coordinate with internal teams, banks, freight forwarders and other stakeholders for documentation requirements.
• Ensure accuracy and consistency of information across export documents. Candidate Profile & Qualifications
• B.
Com graduate with a minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience or M.
Com postgraduate with 3 years of relevant work experience or CA/CMA inter with 3 years of relevant work experience.
• M.
Com candidates will be preferred.
• CA Intermediate / CMA Intermediate qualified candidates will be preferred, provided they are not currently pursuing the final level.
• Strong fundamentals in accounting and taxation.
• Practical experience in GST and TDS compliance and return filing.
• Good working knowledge of Tally Prime and MS Excel.
• High level of accuracy, attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of assigned responsibilities.
• Prior experience in export commercial documentation is not mandatory. Other Requirements
• Must be willing to travel locally within Kolkata for official work, including bank visits and other documentation-related activities.
• Should be disciplined, responsible and comfortable handling confidential financial information.
• Strong communication and coordination skills. Key Selection Criteria: Robust accounting fundamentals, hands-on GST and TDS filing experience, accuracy, attention to detail and reliability.

📌 Senior Accounts and Commercial Executive (Kolkata)
🏢 The Garment People
📍 Kolkata