Job Title: Chief Accountant
Location: Khar West, Mumbai
Reporting To: General Manager
Department: Accounts and Finance
Salary: INR 60,000 to INR 65,000 per Month
Job Summary
We are a 100% export-oriented organization looking for an experienced and highly analytical Chief Accountant to independently manage the entire accounting function. The role requires strong expertise in export finance, statutory compliances, foreign banking, and advanced Excel-driven MIS. The candidate must be capable of generating accurate monthly Profit & Loss Accounts and financial reports for management decision-making.
Key Responsibilities
1. Financial Accounting & Monthly Closing
● Maintain complete and accurate books of accounts.
● Ensure timely monthly closure of accounts and preparation of Monthly Profit & Loss Account.
● Prepare Balance Sheet schedules, variance analysis, and management MIS.
● Monitor cost allocations, provisions, depreciation, and revenue recognition.
● Analyse profitability by product / customer / export order.
2. Export Accounting & Realisation Monitoring
● Handle accounting of export sales, shipping bills, and export incentives.
● Track export receivables and ensure timely realisation as per regulatory timelines.
● Coordinate with banks for BRC / FIRC issuance and documentation compliance.
● Handle accounting and compliance relating to Letter of Credit (LC) transactions.
3. Foreign Banking & Export Finance
● Manage PCFC, Packing Credit, bill discounting, foreign remittances and buyer’s credit.
● Account and monitor foreign exchange fluctuations and forward contracts.
● Liaise with banks for export documentation, remittances, and utilisation reporting.
4. Statutory & Regulatory Compliances
● Ensure complete compliance with:
o TDS (deduction, reconciliation and returns)
o GST (returns, export LUT, refund processes and reconciliations)
o Professional Tax (PT)
o Income-tax and other statutory requirements
● Maintain compliance with FEMA and export regulations.
● Coordinate with auditors, consultants, and regulatory authorities.
5. Banking & Working Capital Management
● Manage working capital limits and submission of stock statements / financial data to banks.
● Monitor utilisation of fund-based and non-fund-based limits.
● Support management in cash flow planning and fund management.
6. MIS & Advanced Excel Reporting
● Generate detailed monthly MIS including:
o Monthly Profit & Loss
o Export realisation ageing
o Forex exposure
o Working capital status
o Cost and profitability analysis
● Develop advanced Excel reports, dashboards, and reconciliations.
● Improve reporting accuracy and automation.
7. Internal Controls & Team Handling
● Implement strong accounting controls and review mechanisms.
● Supervise accounts team and ensure adherence to timelines.
● Provide financial insights and support business decision-making.
Candidate Profile
Minumum Qualification: Inter-CA / M.Com
Experience: Minimum 3 years’ experience as an Accounts Manager in an export-oriented organisation and 10+ years in Accounting and Finance
Key Skills:
● Ability to independently prepare Monthly Profit & Loss Account
● Excellent Advanced Excel skills
● Strong knowledge of TDS, GST, PT and Income-tax compliances
● Hands-on experience with BRC, FIRC, LC, Packing Credit, PCFC and foreign banking
● Knowledge of export documentation and FEMA regulations
● Strong analytical and leadership capabilities
Pay: ₹60,000.00 - ₹65,000.00 per month
Work Location: In person
