Job Summary:
The Accountant will be responsible for managing day-to-day accounting operations, statutory compliance, financial reporting, reconciliations, and budgeting activities. The role requires ensuring accurate financial records, compliance with applicable regulations, and timely reporting to management.
Key Responsibilities:
Financial Accounting & Bookkeeping
- Manage day-to-day accounting activities including journal entries and ledger maintenance
- Process and maintain accurate accounting records for all financial transactions
- Perform daily bank postings and cash management activities
- Ensure accounting records are complete, accurate, and updated regularly
Accounts Payable (AP) & Accounts Receivable (AR)
- Process vendor invoices and ensure timely payments
- Monitor customer collections and outstanding receivables
- Maintain AP and AR reconciliations
- Coordinate with internal stakeholders for invoice validation and payment processing
Banking & Reconciliations
- Perform daily bank transaction postings
- Prepare monthly bank reconciliations and investigate reconciling items
- Conduct monthly balance sheet reconciliations and ensure timely resolution of outstanding items
- Maintain supporting schedules and reconciliation documentation
Statutory Compliance
- Manage compliance activities related to GST, TDS, EPF, and other statutory requirements
- Ensure accurate deduction, deposit, and reporting of TDS as per applicable regulations
- Prepare and file statutory returns within prescribed timelines
- Coordinate with consultants, auditors, and regulatory authorities when required
- Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards and regulations
Financial Reporting & Budgeting
- Prepare monthly financial reports and management reporting packages
- Support monthly closing activities and reporting timelines
- Assist in budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis
- Provide financial data and analysis to support business decision-making
Controls & Process Improvement
- Ensure adherence to internal controls and company policies
- Support audit requirements and provide necessary documentation
- Identify process improvement opportunities to enhance efficiency and accuracy
Required Qualifications/ Key Skills:
- Masters/ bachelor’s degree in commerce, Accounting, Finance
- 4–6 years of experience in accounting and finance operations
- Strong understanding of GST, TDS, EPF, Income Tax, statutory compliance, and accounting principles
- Experience in AP, AR, reconciliations, reporting, and month-end close activities
- Proficiency in ERP systems, Microsoft Excel, and Power BI with the ability to prepare reports, analyse financial data, and support decision-making.
- Accounting, Bookkeeping , Financial Reporting & Budgeting
- Attention to Detail
- Analytical Skills
- Communication & Stakeholder Management
Skills Required
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Commerce, Accounting, or Finance
- 4-6 years of experience in accounting and finance operations
- Strong understanding of GST, TDS, EPF, Income Tax, statutory compliance, and accounting principles
- Experience in accounts payable, accounts receivable, reconciliations, reporting, and month-end close activities
- Proficiency in ERP systems, Microsoft Excel, and Power BI
- Attention to detail
- Analytical skills
- Communication and stakeholder management
What We Do
FLS Group is a leading provider of global supply chain solutions, specializing in comprehensive cargo logistics. The company offers expertise in all modes of transportation, including handling, warehousing, and chartering, with a focus on project cargo and heavy lift. It provides tailor-made global solutions in logistics and trading to ensure seamless supply chain management and efficient import and export services.
