Accountant Role (Plantation Background, Kannada Speaker)

Aleph-Labs; Chikkamagaluru; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agricultural enterprise in Karnataka is seeking a Mid-Senior level Accountant to manage financial records for their coffee and tea plantations. Responsibilities include budgeting, profit monitoring, payroll administration, and statutory compliance including GST filings. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and 3–5 years of relevant experience, with solid proficiency in accounting software like Tally and QuickBooks. Strong communication skills in English and Hindi are essential, along with the ability to work independently.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of accounting experience in agricultural enterprises preferred.
• Solid understanding of Indian tax regulations including GST and income tax.
• Ability to collaborate with workers while handling responsibilities independently.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate financial records for coffee and tea operations.
• Monitor and report on budgets and profitability.
• Prepare and present financial reports for both crops.

Skills

Accounting software proficiency

Strong communication skills

Time management

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Commerce, or Finance

Tools

Tally

QuickBooks

Xero

Job description

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate financial records for Aura Plantation’s coffee and tea operations, including labor, input costs, production, sales, and maintenance.
• Monitor and report on budgets, expenditures, and profitability across both coffee and tea divisions.
• Process accounts payable and receivable; manage timely payments and invoicing.
• Administer payroll for estate workers and staff, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements (PF, ESI, etc.).
• Prepare and present monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for both crops.
• File GST, income tax, and other statutory returns in accordance with Indian tax laws.
• Liaise with auditors, financial institutions, and government bodies as needed.
• Maintain inventory and asset records for inputs like fertilizers, machinery, and harvested produce.
• Provide cost analysis and financial forecasts to support plantation-level decision making.
• Track and document eligibility for agricultural subsidies, grants, and tea/coffee board incentives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Commerce, or Finance.
• 3–5 years of accounting experience; preference for candidates with experience in tea or coffee plantations, or other agricultural enterprises.
• Proficiency in accounting software (Tally, QuickBooks, or equivalents like Xero).
• Solid understanding of Indian tax regulations including GST, TDS, and income tax.
• Strong communication skills in English and Hindi; working knowledge of Kannada preferred.
• Excellent time-management, accuracy, and documentation skills.
• Ability to collaborate with plantation workers and management while handling responsibilities independently.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Accounting/Auditing and Finance