Accounts Payable Accountant

desertcart; Mumbai Suburban; On-site; INR 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

An expanding eCommerce platform is seeking an Accounts Payable Accountant for its Mumbai office. The role involves processing invoices, managing account reconciliations, and ensuring compliance with financial procedures. Ideal candidates should have over 5 years of experience in finance, especially in logistics and eCommerce, and possess strong analytical and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in accounts payable or similar finance role.
• Good understanding of logistics invoicing and customs duty payments.
• Experience working with ERP/accounting software.

Responsibilities

• Process and verify invoices for accuracy and completeness.
• Maintain and update vendor records.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and accounting standards.

Skills

Attention to detail

Invoice Processing

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in commerce, Accounting, Finance, or related field

CA Inter or similar qualification

Tools

QuickBooks

Zoho Books

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Founded in UAE in early 2014, Desertcart has rapidly emerged as a premier eCommerce platform, specializing in shipping products from the UAE, USA, UK, India, Japan, and China. With a focus on hassle-free shopping, Desertcart handles all shipping, customs clearance, and warranty needs. Boasting an extensive catalog of over 50 million products and a substantial monthly visitor count, Desertcart is committed to providing a diversified and convenient shopping experience for customers across the MENA region. We prioritize customer satisfaction and continue to innovate in both logistics and technology.

Role Description

This is a full-time on-site role for an Accounts Payable Accountant located in Mumbai, India. The Accounts Payable Accountant will be responsible for day-to-day tasks such as processing invoices, handling invoice reconciliation, managing account reconciliations, and ensuring invoice accuracy and timely payments. This role requires a keen attention to detail and adherence to financial procedures.

The ideal candidate will support the accounts payable function for different group entities with a focus on freight, customs, courier, and 3PL and other invoices and accounting, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Review and verify invoices for accuracy, completeness, and proper approval.
• Resolve discrepancies and follow up with vendors or internal departments.
• Maintain and update vendor records.
• Communicate with vendors regarding invoices, payment status and resolvepayment inquiries.

3. Reconciliations:

• Reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies promptly.
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies between invoices, payments, and records.

4. Compliance and Reporting:

• Ensure compliance with company policies, accounting standards, and statutoryregulations (GST, TDS, etc.).
• Assist in month-end closing, accrual entries, reporting, and audit documentation,inter-company accounting.

5. Process Improvement:

• Identify opportunities to streamline and improve accounts payable processes.
• Support implementation of new tools or automation initiatives

Experience:

• 5+ years of experience in accounts payable or a similar finance-related role witha strong focus on logistics, freight, or 3PL vendor management. Should be ableto independently handle AP function for various group entities.
• Good understanding of logistics invoicing, interpreting, customs duty payments and cost allocation methods.
• Experience in working with ERP/accounting software (QuickBooks, Zoho Books).
• Experience in the eCommerce or retail industry is a plus

Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in commerce, Accounting, Finance, or a related field. CA Inter orsimilar qualification is preferred.
• Proficiency in Finance and Accounting
• Experience with Account Reconciliation
• Skills in Invoice Processing and Invoicing
• Strong organizational and analytical skills with attention to detail
• Excellent numerical and data entry skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel (including vlookups, pivots, datavalidation)
• Working knowledge of GST, TDS, VAT and invoice compliance requirements
• Ability to work effectively and independently in a fast-paced environment
• Good communication and interpersonal skills

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing and Finance

• Industries

  Technology, Information and Internet

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