Chartered Accountant

Cowberry Industries; Surat; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 4,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Cowberry Industries is seeking a Chartered Accountant to oversee accounting operations, financial reporting, taxation, and compliance. The role requires strong analytical skills and knowledge of Indian accounting standards and GST/tax regulations.

You will manage budgets, audits, internal controls, and financial analysis to support strategic decisions in a manufacturing‑based operation. The ideal candidate possesses extensive post‑qualification experience and stakeholder management abilities.

Qualifications

• Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA) from ICAI.
• Experience in finance, accounting, taxation, and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day accounting operations, general ledger, payables, receivables, and reconciliations.
• Prepare and review financial statements, balance sheets, P&L, cash flows, and management reports.
• Ensure GST, TDS, Income Tax, PF, ESIC, and other statutory requirements.
• Coordinate internal and statutory audits and tax audits.
• Monitor cash flow, working capital, and financial performance.
• Develop budgets, forecasts, and variance analyses.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Stakeholder management

Problem solving

Education

Chartered Accountant (CA)

Tools

MS Excel

ERP systems

Job description

Job Summary

The Chartered Accountant will be responsible for overseeing accounting operations, financial reporting, taxation, statutory compliance, budgeting, audits, and internal financial controls. The ideal candidate should possess strong analytical skills, sound knowledge of applicable accounting standards and tax regulations, and the ability to support strategic financial decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day accounting operations, general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and bank reconciliations.
• Prepare and review financial statements, balance sheets, profit and loss statements, cash flow statements, and management reports.
• Ensure timely compliance with GST, TDS, Income Tax, PF, ESIC, and other applicable statutory requirements in coordination with relevant teams.
• Manage GST returns, TDS returns, tax computations, advance tax payments, and other applicable tax filings.
• Coordinate internal audits, statutory audits, tax audits, and financial assessments.
• Monitor cash flow, working capital, fund utilization, and financial performance.
• Develop and monitor budgets, financial forecasts, and variance analysis to support management decisions.
• Establish and strengthen internal financial controls, accounting procedures, and risk management practices.
• Ensure accurate inventory valuation, stock reconciliation, cost accounting, and financial tracking of procurement, production, and sales operations.
• Review vendor payments, customer outstanding balances, expense claims, and financial transactions for accuracy and compliance.
• Ensure proper maintenance of books of accounts, financial records, and supporting documentation.
• Coordinate with banks, auditors, tax consultants, financial institutions, and government authorities as required.
• Identify opportunities for cost optimization, process improvement, and enhanced financial efficiency.
• Support management with financial analysis, profitability reports, and other business-related financial insights.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA) from the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI).
• 35 years of relevant post-qualification experience in finance, accounting, taxation, and compliance.
• Strong knowledge of Indian accounting standards, GST, TDS, Income Tax, and applicable statutory regulations.
• Experience in financial reporting, budgeting, auditing, taxation, and internal controls.
• Proficiency in MS Excel and accounting/ERP systems.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and numerical skills.
• Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience in manufacturing, food processing, FMCG, or agriculture-related businesses will be an added advantage.

Preferred Candidate Profile

• Demonstrates integrity, accountability, and a high level of financial discipline.
• Can independently manage finance and compliance activities while coordinating effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Possesses a proactive approach toward identifying financial risks and improving processes.
• Is comfortable working in a growing, fast-paced business environment.