About the company
Saman Tea Private Limited is among India's leading exporters of tea, sunflower oil, and FMCG goods, headquartered in Kolkata, with active trade operations across the Middle East and an expanding vertical in construction materials and indoor furnishings.
Role overview
We are looking for a Chartered Accountant to head the Accounts function and lead a team of 10–12 finance professionals. The role owns end-to-end financial management, statutory compliance, monthly MIS, and treasury for a high-volume, multi-vertical export business. The incumbent will be a hands-on leader who can drive both compliance rigour and team performance.
Key responsibilities:-
Accounting & reporting
- Finalization of standalone and consolidated accounts in line with applicable accounting standards (Ind AS)
- *Monthly closure of books and timely submission of monthly accounts* to management — P&L, balance sheet, cash flow, and variance analysis
- Prepare and circulate monthly MIS dashboards, vertical-wise profitability, debtor/creditor ageing, inventory reports, and KPI trackers
- Quarterly and annual book closures, and management reporting packs
Taxation & compliance
- Own GST compliance end-to-end: GSTR-1, 3B, 9 & 9C, ITC reconciliation, LUT/bond management, export refunds, departmental audits, and assessments
- Oversee direct tax compliance: TDS/TCS, advance tax, corporate income tax, tax audit (Form 3CD), transfer pricing where applicable, and scrutiny assessments
- Manage FEMA-compliant inward/outward remittances, EEFC operations, agent commissions, and export incentive accounting (RoDTEP, Duty Drawback, Advance Authorization)
- Liaise with statutory auditors, internal auditors, tax consultants, and government authorities
Treasury & banking
- Manage working capital, banking relationships, packing credit (PCFC/EPC), LC discounting, BG/SBLC, and treasury operations
- Monitor forex exposure and hedging where required
- Cash flow planning and fund-flow management
Team leadership & collaboration
- Lead, mentor, and develop a team of 10–12 accounts personnel — set KRAs, conduct reviews, manage performance, and build a strong second line
- Foster a culture of teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement within the department
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Exports, Logistics, Procurement, Sales, and Operations teams to ensure smooth commercial and financial workflows
- Coordinate with leadership on commercial finance, costing for new ventures, capex evaluation, and ad-hoc strategic projects
Controls & systems
- Strengthen internal controls, SOPs, and ERP processes
- Drive digitization and process automation initiatives within the function
- Ensure data integrity and audit readiness at all times
Required qualifications:-
Chartered Accountant — mandatory (no exceptions)
- 5–10 years of post-qualification experience
- Proven track record of finalization of accounts at companies with substantial turnover (₹100+ crore)
- Strong working knowledge of GST, TDS, direct tax, and FEMA
- Demonstrated experience leading teams of 8+ members
- Hands-on with Tally / SAP / Oracle or equivalent ERP; strong Excel and MIS skills
- Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management abilities
Preferred:-
- Background in an export-oriented company, ideally in tea, edible oils, agri-commodities, or FMCG
- Familiarity with international trade documentation, LCs, and cross-border banking
- Exposure to multi-entity group structures and consolidations
Reporting to:- Director
Compensation:- Commensurate with experience and industry standards
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: Up to ₹2,400,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
