Chartered Accountant

Western Coffee; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Western Coffee in Bengaluru seeks a qualified Chartered Accountant to manage financial operations, accounting activities, taxation, and statutory compliance. You will lead financial management, reporting, and audits, and provide insights to support strategic decisions.

The role requires 1–2 years post-qualification experience, strong GST, TDS and income tax knowledge, and proficiency in MS Excel and Tally/ERP.

Qualifications

• Qualified Chartered Accountant with ICAI membership.
• 1–2 years of post-qualification experience in accounting, taxation, or finance operations.
• Strong knowledge of GST, TDS, income tax, and statutory compliance.
• Proficiency in MS Excel and accounting software such as Tally or ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Financial Management: Manage company financials and monitor performance.
• Accounting Operations: Oversee journal entries, ledgers, reconciliations, and expenses.
• Financial Reporting: Prepare financial statements and management reports.
• Taxation: Handle direct and indirect taxes, including GST, TDS, and filings.
• Statutory Compliance: Ensure compliance with tax laws and accounting standards.
• Audit Coordination: Coordinate with internal and external auditors.

Skills

Analytical skills

Detail-oriented

Communication skills

Time management

Problem solving

Education

Chartered Accountant (CA)

Tools

Tally

ERP systems

MS Excel

Job description

Western Coffee is involved in every level of the coffee supply chain, working with growers, intermediaries, exporters, roasters, and consumers. This broad presence allows the organization to understand market dynamics from farm to cup and offer integrated solutions to partners worldwide. The company’s collaborative approach aims to create value, improve quality, and support sustainable growth across the industry. Professionals joining Western Coffee gain exposure to a global commodity business with strong operational and financial complexity. The environment offers opportunities to contribute to meaningful, long-term relationships within the coffee ecosystem.

Job Summary

We are looking for a qualified and detail-oriented Chartered Accountant (CA) to manage the company's financial operations, accounting activities, financial reporting, taxation, and statutory compliance. The ideal candidate should have strong analytical skills, sound financial knowledge, and the ability to ensure accurate financial records and compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Financial Management: Manage company financial, monitor financial performance, and support effective financial planning.
• Accounting Operations: Oversee day-to-day accounting activities, including journal entries, ledger maintenance, bank reconciliations, and expense tracking.
• Financial Reporting: Prepare and review financial statements, management reports, and periodic financial summaries.
• Taxation: Handle direct and indirect tax matters, including income tax, GST, TDS, and related filings.
• Statutory Compliance: Ensure timely compliance with applicable tax laws, accounting standards, and statutory requirements.
• Audit Coordination: Coordinate with internal and external auditors and provide the necessary financial records and supporting documents.
• Budgeting and Forecasting: Assist in preparing budgets, financial forecasts, and variance analysis.
• Cash Flow Management: Monitor cash flow, receivables, payables, and working capital requirements.
• Financial Documentation: Maintain accurate financial records, invoices, vouchers, tax documents, and other supporting documentation.
• Process Improvement: Identify opportunities to improve accounting procedures, financial controls, and reporting efficiency.
• Management Support: Provide financial insights and recommendations to support business decisions.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA) with membership of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI).
• 1–2 years of relevant post-qualification experience in accounting, taxation, financial reporting, or finance operations.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial statements, taxation, and statutory compliance.
• Working knowledge of GST, TDS, income tax, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Proficiency in MS Excel and accounting software such as Tally or other ERP systems.
• Strong analytical, numerical, and problem-solving skills.
• Good communication, organizational, and time-management skills.
• High attention to detail, integrity, and confidentiality when handling financial information.

Preferred Candidate Profile

• Ability to independently manage accounting and compliance activities.
• Strong understanding of financial controls and reporting procedures.
• Proactive approach to resolving financial discrepancies and meeting statutory deadlines.
• Ability to coordinate effectively with auditors, tax consultants, banks, and internal teams.