EKOLOGIE FORTE GROUP
JOB DESCRIPTION
Group Accounts Manager – Multi-Stream Revenue & Compliance
Full-Time | On-Roll | Monday – Saturday | Aurangabad Head Office
ROLE PURPOSE
Own the full-spectrum accounting operations across all Ekologie Forte group entities and income streams — covering exports, retail (general trade and e-commerce), farmer producer company operations, government projects, consultancy, and certification services. Ensure audit-ready books, timely statutory compliance support, and accurate financial data that enables board-level decision-making. This role operates at a peer level to the Group Finance Controller, reporting independently to the Board of Directors.
ENTITIES COVERED
Entity
Entity
Ekologie Forte Pvt Ltd (India HQ)
Eko Guarantee Pvt Ltd
ENCON Initiatives LLP & Eko-Guarantee Division
Milawat Free Pvt Ltd (Joint Venture)
Pro-Poor Development Producer Company Ltd (FPC)
IIRD – Institute for Integrated Rural Development (Public Trust)
Phoenix Holdings Private Trust
Trident Holdings Private Trust
Progressive Farmer Welfare Society
WORK PATTERN & REPORTING
Position Title
Group Accounts Manager – Multi-Stream Revenue & Compliance
Shorthand
Group Accounts Manager
Reporting To
Founders & Group Board (Dr. Selvam Daniel / Dr. Vaishali Inamdar)
Level
Senior Leadership – On-Roll (peer to Group Finance Controller)
Engagement Type
Full-Time Employment
Work Days
Monday to Saturday
Location
Aurangabad Head Office (on-site); remote coordination as required
Functional Coordination
Group Finance Controller (peer); Entity MDs/CEOs (dotted line)
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
A. Income Stream Accounting
#
Income Stream
Accounting Scope
1
Exports
Maintain export sales ledgers (FEMA-compliant); record shipping bills, foreign currency receipts, FIRC/BRC reconciliation; track advance remittances and realisation timelines; account for export incentives (RoDTEP, drawback); maintain customer-wise export AR with aging
2
Retail – General Trade
Maintain distributor/stockist-wise sales ledgers; process primary and secondary sales data; account for trade schemes, credit notes, and returns; reconcile scheme payouts against approvals
3
Retail – E-Commerce
Account for marketplace settlements (Amazon, Flipkart, etc.); reconcile platform TDS (194-O), commission deductions, and returns; maintain SKU-wise revenue records; flag settlement delays
4
Farmer Producer Companies
Maintain FPC member transaction ledgers; process procurement payments, equity contributions, and dividend entries; account for PPDF distributions and government grant receipts; ensure compliance with FPC Act accounting norms
5
Government Projects
Maintain project-wise cost and revenue accounts; track milestone-based fund releases; maintain Utilisation Certificate (UC) documentation; ensure expenditure stays within sanctioned heads; prepare project-end financial statements
6
Consultancy Services
Raise service invoices; maintain client-wise revenue ledgers; track TDS (194J) deductions by clients; account for consultancy expenses by project/assignment
7
Service Sector – Organic Value Chain Development
Maintain service delivery cost centres; account for farmer training, supply chain development, and technical assistance costs; track cost recovery and donor/client billing
8
Service Sector – Organic Certification
Account for certification fee income (NPOP, NOP, EU Organic); maintain inspector/auditor fee payables; track scope extension and renewal cycles; ensure Eko-Guarantee division books are maintained separately and audit-ready per ISO 17065 requirements
9
Service Sector – ISO 17020 Related Services
Maintain inspection service revenue and cost accounts; account for third-party inspection fees receivable; track accreditation-related expenditure (NABCB fees, surveillance costs); ensure books support NABCB financial reporting requirements
B. Core Accounting Operations
#
Area
Scope
10
Bookkeeping & Ledger Management
Maintain accurate, current books across all India entities in Tally/ERP; enforce uniform chart of accounts across the group
11
Accounts Payable & Receivable
Process all vendor, farmer, and service provider invoices; manage debtor follow-ups across all streams; ensure adherence to approved credit and payment terms
12
Bank & Cash Reconciliation
Daily/weekly reconciliation across all entity bank accounts; resolve and report unreconciled items within 48 hours
13
Payroll Processing
Compute and disburse monthly payroll; manage PF, ESI, PT deductions and filings; maintain payroll registers across entities
14
GST Compliance Support
Prepare GSTR-1, GSTR-3B working files; reconcile ITC stream-wise; coordinate with consultant for timely filing; handle export LUT/refund documentation
15
TDS / TCS Management
Deduct, deposit, and file TDS returns across applicable sections (194C, 194J, 194Q, 194-O, 195); issue certificates; maintain records
16
Inter-Company Accounts
Maintain and reconcile inter-entity loan accounts, management fee billings, and cost-sharing reimbursements; report mismatches monthly to the Board
17
Month-End Close & MIS Inputs
Close books by 4th of each month; provide stream-wise trial balance, P&L, and cash-flow actuals to Board and Finance Controller by 5th
18
Trust & Society Accounts
Maintain separate books for IIRD, Phoenix Trust, Trident Trust, and Farmer Societies; prepare annual receipts & payments accounts and balance sheets
19
Audit & Documentation
Maintain complete voucher files (physical + digital); provide schedules and working papers to statutory and internal auditors; respond to audit queries within 5 working days
PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
KPI
Target
Books closed by 4th of each month
100% on time
Bank reconciliation completion
Within 48 hrs of month-end
Export realisation (FIRC/BRC) reconciliation
100% within RBI timelines
GST/TDS working files submitted to Finance Controller
3+ working days before statutory due date
Government project UC submissions
Zero delays against grant conditionalities
Inter-company accounts reconciled at month-end
Zero unresolved differences
Audit query resolution with supporting documents
Within 5 working days
Payroll processed and disbursed
By 28th of each month
Document retrieval turnaround
Within 24 hours for any voucher or file
Statutory penalty exposure attributable to accounts errors
₹ 0
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
- B.Com / M.Com — mandatory
- CA Inter / CMA Inter — strongly preferred
- 5–8 years of multi-entity, multi-stream accounting experience
- Tally ERP 9 / TallyPrime — hands-on proficiency (mandatory)
- Working knowledge of GST (including exports/LUT/refund), TDS, FEMA basics, FPC Act, PF/ESI
- Exposure to government-funded project accounting and UC preparation — preferred
- Familiarity with organic certification or ISO-accredited body accounting — advantage
KEY SKILLS & COMPETENCIES
- Multi-stream revenue accounting
- Export documentation & FEMA compliance
- FPC and public trust bookkeeping
- Government project financial management and UC preparation
- GST (export + domestic) and TDS across applicable sections
- Tally / ERP proficiency
- Audit documentation discipline
- Inter-company reconciliation
- Advanced Excel
- Payroll processing (PF, ESI, PT)
- Confidentiality and professional integrity
ENGAGEMENT TERMS
- Full-time, on-roll employment
- Working days: Monday to Saturday
- Monthly CTC: Negotiable based on experience and qualifications
- Subject to: Confidentiality agreement, conflict-of-interest declaration
- Annual performance review linked to KPIs defined above
GOVERNANCE STRUCTURE – FINANCE LEADERSHIP
Both senior finance roles report independently to the Board of Directors and operate as peers with defined coordination protocols.
Dimension
Group Finance Controller
Group Accounts Manager
Reporting
Board of Directors
Board of Directors
Level
Senior Leadership – Retainer (CA)
Senior Leadership – On-Roll
Engagement
Part-time retainer
Full-time, Monday–Saturday
Primary Focus
Strategy, compliance oversight, costing, audit, trust advisory
Operational accounting, multi-stream revenue, statutory filings support
Key Output
KPI dashboard, audit reports, funding models, compliance sign-off
Stream-wise books, trial balance, MIS inputs, voucher files
Coordination
Peer – receives MIS inputs; independent board access
Peer – provides data inputs; independent board access on operational matters
This document is confidential and intended for internal circulation only. | Ekologie Forte Group
Pay: ₹15,349.08 - ₹58,009.96 per month
Benefits:
- Leave encashment
- Provident Fund
Work Location: In person
