Executive / Sr. Executive - Accounts - Mumbai

Hetero; Mumbai; On-site; INR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

Hetero in Mumbai seeks an accounting professional to manage sales and financial reporting, stock control, and ERP data activities. You will post journals, prepare cash flow statements, and coordinate with Head Office.

You will support ERP migration from Sage to SAP, handle import-related accounting and stock handling, and liaise with distributors. A BCom or equivalent and 2–4 years’ experience are required, with strong Excel and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelors in accounting/finance (BCom preferred).
• 2–4 years of relevant accounting experience.
• Proficiency in Sage (preferred) or similar ERP; SAP is an advantage.
• Strong Excel and analytical skills.
• Familiarity with import-related accounting and stock handling.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional coordination with Head Office.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly sales file for reporting and ERP posting.
• Prepare biweekly cash flow statements.
• Post month-end journals (provisions, reclassifications).
• Assist in internal MIS reports for Head Office.
• Perform stock reconciliations monthly and process stock adjustments.
• Prepare reports on near-expiry inventory for liquidation.
• Record and manage invoice posting for imported goods weekly.
• Post payments in creditors ledger and track forex gains/losses.
• Ensure accurate cash book postings and weekly bank reconciliation.
• Post debtors allocations daily and review debtor position weekly.
• Prepare debtors outstanding reports and coordinate with business teams.
• Support ERP migration from Sage to SAP, including data validation and UAT.
• Participate in business analysis and process improvement projects.

Skills

Excel

Analytical skills

Communication

Coordination

Import accounting

Education

BCom or equivalent

Tools

Sage

SAP

Job description

Key Performance Areas:

1. Sales & Financial Reporting

• Prepare the monthly sales file for reporting and upload/posting of sales in the ERP
• Preparation of Cash flow statements on a biweekly basis.
• Preparation of and posting month end journal entries such as provisions, reclassification, etc
• Assist in preparing internal management reports for Head Office, including MIS.

2. Inventory & Stock Management

• Perform stock reconciliations across warehouse and system records monthly
• Process stock adjustments and ensure system accuracy
• Prepare and circulate reports on near-expiry inventory on a fortnightly basis to marketing teams and follow up on action plan for liquidation
• Record and manage Invoice Posting for all the (Goods Receipt Vouchers) for imported goods received at the warehouse on weekly basis.

3. Accounting Operations

• Post payment entries in the creditors ledger in a timely manner especially for all import payments which includes Forex and Updating of same in the payment trackers to submit realized forex gain/loss (P&L) reports to Head Office on month end.
• Ensure accurate posting of cash books in the ERP along with weekly reviews to match bank balances.
• Post debtors allocation entries daily and liaison with distributor partners to get remittance advices and get the debtors position reviewed on a weekly basis.
• Preparation of debtors outstanding reports on an ongoing basis and work closely with business teams to take updates/remarks

4. ERP, Process Improvement & Analysis

• Support the ongoing ERP migration from Sage to SAP, including data validation and UAT
• Participate in business analysis and process improvement projects as assigned

Qualifications & Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or equivalent (BCom preferred)
• Minimum 2–4 years of relevant accounting experience
• Proficiency in Sage (preferred) or similar ERP; exposure to SAP is an advantage
• Strong Excel and analytical skills
• Familiarity with import-related accounting and stock handling
• Excellent communication and coordination skills (especially with cross-functional teams & Head Office)

Preferred Attributes:

• Experience in the pharmaceutical or FMCG distribution industry
• Self-motivated, disciplined, and able to manage deadlines
• Willingness to take initiative in improving systems and reporting