Account Manager (E-commerce)

Indira University; Pune District; On-site; INR 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Indira University seeks a skilled finance professional to manage day-to-day accounting, reconcile e-commerce settlements, ensure GST and tax compliance, and prepare financial statements and MIS reports. Collaboration with operations, sales, and auditors will be essential.

You will coordinate with internal teams on marketplace settlements, inventory, and profitability analyses, while maintaining statutory compliance and accurate financial reporting.

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in accounting, taxation, and e-commerce finance operations.
• Strong knowledge of GST, TDS, income tax, and Companies Act requirements.
• Experience with ERP/accounting software and Excel.
• Familiarity with e-commerce marketplace reconciliation tools.
• Ability to coordinate with internal teams, auditors, and tax consultants.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day accounting operations including sales, purchases, expenses, receipts, payments, and journal entries.
• Maintain general ledger, customer/vendor ledgers, bank reconciliation, and cash flow statements.
• Reconcile e-commerce sales, returns, cancellations, refunds, discounts, and settlements from marketplaces.
• Reconcile payment gateway transactions and bank receipts with accounting records.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, MIS reports, and profitability analysis.
• Monitor accounts receivable, accounts payable, working capital, and cash flow.

Skills

Analytical skills

Reconciliation

Team coordination

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Communication skills

Tools

Tally

Excel

ERP/accounting software

Job description

• Manage day-to-day accounting operations, including sales, purchases, expenses, receipts, payments, and journal entries.
• Maintain general ledger, customer/vendor ledgers, bank reconciliation, and cash flow statements.
• Reconcile e-commerce sales, returns, cancellations, refunds, discounts, commissions, and settlements received from various marketplaces.
• Reconcile payment gateway transactions and bank receipts with accounting records.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, MIS reports, and profitability analysis.
• Monitor accounts receivable, accounts payable, working capital, and cash flow.

2. E-Commerce Operations

• Reconcile marketplace settlements, including Amazon, Flipkart, and other online selling platforms, as applicable.
• Verify marketplace commissions, logistics charges, advertising expenses, penalties, and other deductions.
• Coordinate with operations, warehouse, sales, and customer service teams regarding order reconciliation, returns, inventory, and refunds.
• Monitor inventory accounting, stock valuation, and physical stock reconciliation.
• Track sales performance, gross margins, product-wise profitability, and operational expenses.
• Ensure timely accounting of marketplace transactions and accurate financial reporting.

3. GST Compliance

• Ensure accurate GST accounting and compliance with applicable GST laws.
• Prepare and file GSTR-1, GSTR-3B, and other applicable GST returns.
• Reconcile sales and purchase data with GSTR-1, GSTR-2B, and books of accounts.
• Monitor input tax credit eligibility and ensure proper documentation.
• Manage GST reconciliations for e-commerce sales, returns, credit notes, and marketplace transactions.
• Coordinate GST assessments, notices, audits, and departmental queries.

4. TDS & Income Tax Compliance

• Calculate, deduct, deposit, and report TDS under applicable provisions of the Income-tax Act.
• Prepare and file applicable TDS returns and issue TDS certificates.
• Reconcile TDS receivable and payable balances with Form 26AS, AIS, and books of accounts, as applicable.
• Assist in advance tax calculations, income-tax return preparation, and tax provision workings.
• Coordinate tax audits, statutory audits, and income-tax assessments with consultants and auditors.

5. Companies Act & Statutory Compliance

• Maintain books of accounts in accordance with applicable accounting standards and statutory requirements.
• Support preparation of annual financial statements, schedules, and supporting documentation.
• Coordinate statutory audits and provide schedules, confirmations, and reconciliations to auditors.
• Coordinate with the Company Secretary and statutory consultants for applicable Companies Act filings, including annual filings and financial statement submissions.
• Ensure timely compliance with applicable corporate laws, regulatory requirements, and internal financial controls.

6. MIS & Management Reporting

• Prepare monthly MIS reports covering revenue, expenses, profitability, cash flow, and working capital.
• Prepare marketplace-wise and product-wise profitability reports.
• Analyse budget versus actual performance and identify cost‑saving opportunities.
• Present financial updates, compliance status, and operational performance to management.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Relevant experience in accounting, taxation, and e-commerce finance operations.
• Strong knowledge of GST, TDS, income tax, and applicable Companies Act requirements.
• Experience with Tally, ERP/accounting software, Excel, and e-commerce marketplace reconciliation tools.
• Strong analytical, reconciliation, communication, and team coordination skills.
• Accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple compliance deadlines.
• Strong financial analysis and problem‑solving skills.
• Effective coordination with internal teams, auditors, tax consultants, and marketplace representatives.