Executive/Sr.Executive/Manager- Accounts

Sevenseas Global Express; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Sevenseas Global Express seeks an experienced finance professional to manage accounting and financial operations for logistics services in Bengaluru. You will handle journal entries, ledgers, reconciliations, and the preparation of P&L, Balance Sheet, and cash flow statements.

Responsibilities include billing, receivables, payables, vendor management, budgeting, MIS reporting, and ensuring GST, TDS compliance. You will collaborate with operations to align financials with business activities.

Qualifications

• Solid knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting.
• Familiarity with logistics operations and billing.
• Experience with GST, TDS, and tax regulations.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills for financial insights.

Responsibilities

• Maintain day-to-day accounting operations, including journal entries, ledgers, and reconciliations.
• Handle accounts payable and receivable, ensuring timely payments and client collections.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow).
• Ensure accurate cost allocation across transport, warehousing, and 3PL operations.
• Monitor expenses and support cost optimisation initiatives in coordination with operations.
• Collaborate with operations, sales, and customer service to align financials with business activities.

Skills

Accounting principles

Financial reporting

Logistics ERP

GST/TDS knowledge

Analytical skills

Tools

ERP software

Job description

Role & responsibilities

Accounting & Financial Management

• Maintain day-to-day accounting operations, including journal entries, ledgers, and reconciliations.
• Handle accounts payable and receivable, ensuring timely vendor payments and client collections.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow).
• Ensure accurate cost allocation across business units transport, warehousing, and 3PL operations.
• Monitor expenses and support cost optimisation initiatives in coordination with operations.

Billing & Receivables

• Prepare and verify customer invoices as per contracts and service agreements.
• Track outstanding payments and follow up for collections within credit timelines.
• Reconcile accounts with customers and resolve billing disputes.
• Support the preparation of MIS on billing and collection efficiency.

Vendor & Payables Management

• Process vendor bills (transporters, warehouse rent, utilities, etc.) after verification.
• Maintain vendor accounts and reconcile statements periodically.
• Coordinate with the operations and procurement teams for timely payment processing.

Budgeting & MIS Reporting

• Assist in preparation of annual budgets and variance analysis.
• Generate regular MIS reports revenue, cost, profitability by customer, and business segment.
• Provide financial insights for management review and decision-making.

Statutory Compliance

• Ensure compliance with GST, TDS, Income Tax, and other statutory regulations.
• Prepare and assist in tax filings, audits, and statutory inspections.
• Maintain accurate documentation and records for audit purposes.

Coordination & Support

• Collaborate closely with operations, sales, and customer service teams to align financials with business activities.
• Support management with ad-hoc financial analysis and project evaluations.
• Assist in ERP/accounting system implementation and updates.

Preferred candidate profile

• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting.
• Familiarity with logistics operations (transport billing, demurrage, warehouse costing, etc.).
• Proficiency in logistics ERP systems.
• Working knowledge of GST, TDS, and other tax regulations.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.