Accountant

FLS Group; Pune District; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Employee medical insurance

Personal accident insurance

Opportunity to work in an internationa

Job summary

FLS Group in Pune is seeking a proactive Accountant to join our finance team in Pune GSC and manage end-to-end accounting and financial reporting for an Italy-based entity. This role covers Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, General Ledger, statutory compliance, budgeting, performance reporting, and audit coordination.

The ideal candidate will work independently, handle multiple finance activities, and coordinate with international stakeholders to ensure accurate, timely reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's in accounting/finance; professional qualifications like CA Inter, CMA, ACCA are an advantage.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in accounting and finance, including AP, AR, GL.
• Strong practical knowledge of end-to-end accounting, financial closing, reconciliations and audit support.
• Sound knowledge of VAT/GST, TDS/withholding tax requirements.
• Experience with international entities or European finance teams is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage the complete accounts payable cycle: invoice verification, coding, posting and payment preparation.
• Oversee customer invoicing, cash application, receipts, and AR reconciliations; monitor ageing and collections.
• Perform GL tasks, month-end close, reconciliations, and support internal/external audits.
• Own end-to-end accounting for the Italy-based entity; record accruals, prepayments, provisions and fixed assets.
• Support taxation and statutory compliance including GST/VAT and TDS; coordinate with tax advisors.
• Assist in budgeting, monthly MIS reports, variance analysis and cash-flow forecasting.
• Coordinate with the Italy-based finance team and other international stakeholders to meet reporting deadlines.

Skills

Accounts Payable

Accounts Receivable

General Ledger

Taxation

Audit coordination

Financial reporting

Budgeting & MIS

International coordination

Internal controls

Education

Bachelor's/Master's in Accounting/Finance

CA Inter / CMA / ACCA advantageous

Job description

We are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Accountant to join our finance team in Pune GSC and manage the end-to-end accounting and financial reporting activities of an Italy-based entity.

This is a versatile, hands-on role offering ownership of the entity’s accounting operations, covering Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), General Ledger (GL), statutory compliance, budgeting, performance reporting, and audit coordination.

The ideal candidate should be comfortable working independently, managing multiple finance activities, coordinating with international stakeholders, and ensuring accurate, timely and compliant financial reporting.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Accounts Payable (AP)

• Manage the complete accounts payable cycle, including vendor invoice verification, coding, posting, and payment preparation.
• Review vendor statements, resolve discrepancies and ensure timely settlement of supplier balances.
• Monitor payment terms, outstanding liabilities, and vendor reconciliations.
• Ensure appropriate supporting documentation and approval controls are in place for all payments.

2. Accounts Receivable (AR)

• Oversee customer invoicing, cash application, receipt allocation, and customer account reconciliations.
• Monitor outstanding receivables, overdue balances, and ageing reports.
• Coordinate with customers and internal stakeholders to resolve billing and payment discrepancies.
• Support collection follow-ups and provide regular updates on receivables and cash-flow positions.

3. General Ledger, Closing & Audit

• Perform and oversee General Ledger (GL) accounting, including journal entries, account reviews, and month-end close activities.
• Prepare, review, and maintain balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring timely resolution of outstanding items.
• Coordinate internal and external audits, including preparation of audit schedules, supporting documents and responses to auditor queries.
• Ensure the timely completion of statutory and group reporting requirements.
• Maintain audit-ready accounting records and follow up on audit observations and corrective actions.

4. End-to-End Accounting & Entity Ownership

• Take ownership of the entity’s day-to-day accounting operations and ensure accurate and timely financial records.
• Manage the complete accounting cycle, including journal entries, accruals, prepayments, provisions, fixed assets, and balance-sheet reconciliations.
• Perform month-end and year-end closing activities in accordance with applicable accounting standards and group reporting requirements.
• Review general ledger balances, investigate variances and resolve outstanding reconciliation items.
• Maintain proper documentation, internal controls, and compliance with group finance policies.

5. Taxation & Statutory Compliance

• Possess sound working knowledge of GST/VAT, including applicable compliance requirements, reconciliations, and return support.
• Understand TDS / withholding tax principles, including applicable deductions, documentation, reconciliations, and reporting requirements.
• Support tax filings, statutory audits, and other compliance activities in coordination with tax advisors or consultants.

6. Budgeting, MIS & Performance Reporting

• Assist in preparing annual budgets, periodic forecasts, and financial projections.
• Prepare monthly management reports covering revenue, costs, profitability, budget-versus-actual performance, and key variances.
• Investigate significant variances and provide meaningful explanations and actionable insights to management.
• Support cash-flow forecasting, working-capital monitoring, and financial performance analysis.
• Ensure accurate and timely submission of financial data to the group finance and controlling teams.

7. International Stakeholder Coordination

• Work closely with the Italy-based finance team and other international stakeholders to meet reporting deadlines.
• Communicate effectively on accounting queries, reconciliations, closing activities, and financial performance.
• Adapt to European business hours and reporting deadlines as required.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, reporting accuracy, and operational efficiency.

COMPETENCIES & REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor/ master’s degree in accounting, Finance or Commerce; professional qualifications such as CA Inter, CMA, ACCA or equivalent are an advantage.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in accounting and finance, preferably covering AP, AR, and GL.
• Strong practical knowledge of end-to-end accounting, financial closing, reconciliations, and audit support.
• Sound knowledge of VAT/ GST, TDS /withholding tax requirements.
• Experience supporting international entities or working with European finance teams would be an advantage.
• Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities and take ownership of deliverables.
• Good written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to coordinate with international stakeholders.
• Experience in the shipping, logistics, freight forwarding, or transportation industry would be an added advantage.

WORKING ARRANGEMENT

• The role supports a dual entity based and requires flexibility to align working hours with the different time zone, particularly during month-end, year-end, and reporting deadlines.
• Candidates should be comfortable with the agreed shift schedule and reasonable flexibility in working hours when business requirements demand it.
• The position is based at our Pune office. Company-provided transport facilities are not available, so candidates should be comfortable arranging their own commute.
• Immediate joiners or candidates available at short notice will be preferred.

WHY JOIN US

• Competitive compensation package
• Employee medical insurance
• Personal accident insurance
• Opportunity to work in an international team with exposure to grow your career