Accounts Executive

Group Pharmaceuticals; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 600,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Group Pharmaceuticals is seeking an experienced finance professional to manage day-to-day accounting operations, ensuring accurate recording of financial transactions and timely month-end closing. You will oversee AP/AR, GL, GST compliance, and ERP-related processes in a fast-moving pharmaceutical environment.

The role requires strong reconciliation, analytical skills, and proficiency in Excel and ERP systems.

Qualifications

• Commerce degree (B.Com/M.Com) preferred with financial accounting knowledge.
• Experience in GST, TDS and statutory accounting requirements.
• Proficient in MS Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP) and data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Manage AP/AR and general ledger processes.
• Ensure timely vendor payments and reconciliations.
• Support month-end and year-end closing activities.
• Coordinate GST and statutory compliance; assist audits.
• Maintain ERP accounting entries and inter-department coordination.
• Prepare MIS and management reports on financial data.
• Ensure proper documentation and filing.

Skills

Accounting principles

GST/TDS compliance

Accounts Payable/Receivable

General Ledger

Reconciliation & analytics

MS Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKU

ERP/accounting software (SAP, Tally, O

Communication & coordination

Attention to detail

Meeting deadlines & independence

Education

B.Com / M.Com

Tools

SAP

Tally

Oracle

Dynamics

Job description

Role & responsibilities

Job Purpose

To manage day-to-day accounting operations, ensure accurate and timely recording of financial transactions, support month-end closing and reconciliations, and ensure compliance with applicable statutory and company requirements.

Key Responsibilities

1. Accounts Payable & Receivable

• Process and verify vendor invoices, purchase invoices and expense claims.
• Ensure timely booking and processing of vendor payments.
• Monitor customer outstanding and follow up for collections.
• Perform customer and vendor ledger reconciliation.
• Resolve discrepancies in invoices, payments and accounting entries.

2. General Accounting Operations

• Maintain accurate accounting records and ensure timely posting of transactions.
• Handle journal entries, provisions, accruals and expense accounting.
• Perform bank, cash, vendor and customer reconciliations.
• Support inter-company and branch accounting activities, wherever applicable.
• Ensure proper accounting documentation and filing.

3. Month-End & Year-End Closing

• Support monthly, quarterly and annual closing activities.
• Prepare schedules for provisions, accruals, prepaid expenses and other balance-sheet items.
• Assist in preparation of trial balance and financial statements.
• Ensure timely completion of closing activities and reconciliation of ledgers.

4. GST & Statutory Compliance

• Support GST-related accounting and reconciliation activities.
• Assist in preparation of data for GST returns and statutory filings.
• Ensure proper accounting of TDS and other applicable statutory deductions.
• Coordinate with internal/external auditors and consultants for required information.

5. MIS & Reporting

• Prepare regular accounts-related MIS and management reports.
• Provide details and schedules required by management.
• Analyse outstanding, expenses, ageing and other financial data.
• Ensure accuracy and timely submission of reports.

6. Audit & Internal Controls

• Provide necessary documents and schedules for statutory, internal and tax audits.
• Ensure compliance with company accounting policies and internal controls.
• Identify discrepancies and assist in implementing corrective actions.
• Maintain proper supporting documentation for all accounting transactions.

7. ERP & Process Management

• Ensure accurate and timely transaction processing in the ERP/accounting system.
• Coordinate with other departments for purchase, sales, expenses and payment-related transactions.
• Support process improvements and automation in accounting operations.

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and practices.
• Good understanding of GST, TDS and statutory accounting requirements.
• Experience in Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and General Ledger.
• Strong reconciliation and analytical skills.
• Good knowledge of MS Excel, including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP and basic data analysis.
• Experience in ERP/accounting software such as SAP, Tally, Oracle, Dynamics or similar.
• Good communication and coordination skills.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to meet deadlines and work independently.

Qualification

B.Com / M.Com preferred.

Experience

46 years of relevant experience in Finance & Accounts operations.

Experience in a pharmaceutical, manufacturing or FMCG environment will be preferred.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Accuracy and timeliness of accounting entries.
• Timely vendor payments and customer reconciliation.
• Timely completion of bank and ledger reconciliations.
• Accuracy and timeliness of GST/TDS-related data.
• Timely month-end closing.
• Reduction of outstanding reconciliation items.
• Audit compliance and timely submission of audit schedules.