Accounts Officer

SS Consulting; Kozhikode district; On-site; INR 400,000 - 560,000; Full time

Job summary

SS Consulting is seeking a meticulous finance professional to maintain end-to-end books for the company, including consolidation with Head Office, and to close books monthly with P&L, balance sheets and MIS reports. Proficiency in Tally and strong Excel skills are essential.

The role involves coordinating with the estate/factory manager, handling vendor negotiations, ensuring GST, PF, ESI and TDS compliance, and supporting board meetings with financial notes and variance analysis.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of accounting standards, statutory compliances, and Companies Act requirements.
• Experience with accounting software and strong proficiency in MS Excel.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Maintain end-to-end books of accounts for the Company, including consolidation of factory accounts with Head Office books.
• Account for factory-related expenses, raw material purchases, production costs, inventory, and overheads.
• Generate sales e-invoices based on approved sales orders and ensure statutory accuracy.
• Periodically close books of accounts and prepare Profit & Loss Account, balance sheet schedules, and MIS reports.
• Prepare and present financial statements and budget-analysis to the Board of Directors.
• Proficiency in Tally is mandatory
• Open to learn new accounting software, systems and skills.
• Coordinate with the Estate/Factory Manager and factory staff on accounting, costing, inventory, and operational finance matters.
• Handle and support vendor negotiations related to factory purchases and services.
• Ensure timely payment and compliance of all statutory dues including GST, PF, ESI, TDS
• Ensure completion of all statutory filings and returns within prescribed timelines.
• Coordinate with Statutory Auditors and the Company Secretary for audits, assessments, and regulatory matters.
• Assist in Board meeting procedures and compliances as required under the Companies Act; prepare financial notes and variance analysis.

Skills

Accounting proficiency

MS Excel

Communication skills

Team coordination

Integrity and accountability

Tools

Tally ERP

Job description

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain end-to-end books of accounts for the Company, including consolidation of factory accounts with Head Office books.
• Account for factory-related expenses, raw material purchases, production costs, inventory, and overheads.
• Generate sales e-invoices based on approved sales orders and ensure statutory accuracy.
• Periodically close books of accounts and prepare Profit & Loss Account, balance sheet schedules, and MIS reports.
• Prepare and present financial statements and budget-analysis to the Board of Directors.
• Proficiency in Tally is mandatory
• Open to learn new accounting software, systems and skills.

Factory & Operations Coordination

• Coordinate with the Estate/Factory Manager and factory staff on accounting, costing, inventory, and operational finance matters.
• Handle and support vendor negotiations related to factory purchases and services.

Statutory Compliance & Audit

• Ensure timely payment and compliance of all statutory dues including:
  • GST
  • Provident Fund (PF)
  • Employees State Insurance (ESI)
  • Tax Deducted at Source (TDS)
• Ensure completion of all statutory filings and returns within prescribed timelines.
• Coordinate with Statutory Auditors and the Company Secretary for audits, assessments, and regulatory matters.

Corporate Governance & Board Support

• Assist in Board meeting procedures and compliances as required under the Companies Act.
• Prepare financial notes, explanations, and documents required for Board meetings and statutory records.
• Support budget preparation, monitoring, and variance analysis.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong understanding of accounting standards, statutory compliances, and Companies Act requirements.
• Experience with accounting software and strong proficiency in MS Excel.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong coordination, communication, and negotiation skills Communication in English is mandatory.
• High level of integrity, accuracy, and accountability.