Account Executive

Fettling Automation; Chennai District; On-site; INR 480,000 - 640,000; Full time

Job summary

Fettling Automation in Chennai is seeking a Senior Accounts Executive for a full-time, on-site role. You will manage comprehensive financial operations, including bookkeeping, trade finance, payroll, and reporting, ensuring accuracy and compliance with internal controls.

The ideal candidate has a degree in accounting or finance and prior experience in accounting and financial operations. You will liaise with stakeholders and support budgeting, cost control, and financial planning processes.

Qualifications

• Full-cycle accounting and bookkeeping experience.
• Experience with trade finance documentation is required.
• Strong accuracy, compliance, and attention to detail in financial records.

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle accounting, bookkeeping, data entry and admin duties.
• Handle import/export documentation for trade activities.
• Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable and payroll processes.
• Prepare and maintain financial statements, and generate weekly sales reports for MIS.
• Develop and update cost reports, analyze variances and support budgeting.
• Manage online banking, vendor accounts, and weekly cheque processing.
• Coordinate client communications and maintain confidential files and mail.
• Identify and implement improvements in accounting workflows.

Skills

Financial analysis

Trade finance

Data entry / accounting software

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field

Job description

Company Description

Fettling Automation is a leading provider of specialized equipment for fettling shops in foundries across India. We cater to the grinding, degating, and cutting requirements of the foundry industry with innovative solutions. Our commitment is to deliver high-quality products that enhance operational efficiency and streamline processes for our clients. With a focus on industrial automation, we are dedicated to supporting the evolving needs of modern foundries.

Company Description

Fettling Automation is a leading provider of specialized equipment for fettling shops in foundries across India. We cater to the grinding, degating, and cutting requirements of the foundry industry with innovative solutions. Our commitment is to deliver high-quality products that enhance operational efficiency and streamline processes for our clients. With a focus on industrial automation, we are dedicated to supporting the evolving needs of modern foundries.

Role Description

This is a full-time, on-site role for an Senior Accounts Executive located in Chennai. The Senior Accounts Executive will be responsible for managing comprehensive financial operations, including trade finance, book keeping, and administrative duties. The ideal candidate will ensure precision in financial records, analyze financial data, and engage in effective communication with internal and external stakeholders while adhering to organizational goals and compliance requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Accounting & Bookkeeping: Manage full-cycle accounting, bookkeeping, data entry processes, and general administrative office duties.
• Trade Finance: Handle import and export-based documentation for the trading of goods.
• Financial Operations: Oversee all activities related to accounts payable (AP), accounts receivable (AR), and payroll departments.
• Reporting & Analysis: Prepare and maintain financial statements. Generate weekly confidential sales reports for management and maintain daily sales and purchase reports for MIS.
• Budgeting & Cost Control: Prepare and update cost reports, analyzing variances between actual budgets and total sales. Actively support management with a focus on the expense component of the budget.
• Banking & Vendor Management: Administer online banking functions, monitor and record company expenses, manage vendor accounts, and generate weekly on-demand cheques while ensuring compliance with accounting deadlines.
• Client & Office Administration: Schedule client appointments, maintain up-to-date confidential client files, and manage internal and external mail functions.
• Process Improvement: Identify and implement continuous improvements in accounting workflows and data entry processes.

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Prior experience in accounting, bookkeeping, or financial operations.
• Strong foundation in Financial & Accounting Analysis and Trade Finance.
• Proficiency in financial software, tools, and data entry processes.
• Detail-oriented with a strong commitment to accuracy and compliance.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for effective customer service and client engagement.