Export Account Executive

Dodhia Group; Mumbai; On-site; INR 450,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Dodhia Group in Mumbai, Maharashtra, is seeking an experienced Export Accountant to manage export accounting, documentation, banking transactions, GST compliance, receivables, and coordination with banks, freight forwarders, customs agents, and internal departments.

The candidate should have sound knowledge of accounting principles, export procedures, foreign currency transactions, and applicable statutory requirements.

Qualifications

• B.Com / M.Com / MBA Finance or equivalent qualification.
• Experience in export accounting and GST compliance is required.
• Sound knowledge of export documentation and foreign currency accounting.
• Hands-on experience with LUT, shipping bills, and bank realisation documentation.
• Strong Excel skills including PivotTables and lookups.
• Experience with ERP/accounting systems (Tally/SAP/Oracle) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Export Accounting & Documentation—record exports, invoices, credits, debits and reconcile with shipping docs.
• Banking & Foreign Exchange—coordinate with banks for drawings, remittances, and FX.
• GST & Compliance—assist LUT/bond documentation and GST returns reconciliation.
• General Accounting & Reconciliation—bank/ledger reconciliations; handle month-end close.
• Coordination & Reporting—liaise with logistics, customs, banks, and internal teams; prepare export cost and receivable reports.

Skills

Export Accounting

GST Expertise

Excel Pro

ERP Systems

Coordination Skills

Communication Skills

Documentation Skills

Education

Commerce degree

Tools

Tally

SAP

Oracle

Job description

Job Description Export Accountant
Department: Accounts & Finance
Designation: Export Accountant
Experience: 57 Years
Location: Mumbai, Maharashtra
Employment Type: Full-time
Reporting To: Accounts Manager / Finance Manager
Job Summary
We are looking for an experienced Export Accountant to manage export-related accounting, export documentation, banking transactions, GST compliance, receivables, and coordination with banks, freight forwarders, customs agents, and internal departments. The candidate should have sound knowledge of accounting principles, export procedures, foreign currency transactions, and applicable statutory requirements.
Key Responsibilities
1. Export Accounting & Documentation

• Record export sales, export invoices, credit notes, debit notes, and related accounting entries.
• Maintain accurate records of export shipments, customer accounts, and foreign currency transactions.
• Verify commercial invoices, packing lists, shipping bills, bills of lading, airway bills, and other export documents.
• Reconcile export sales with shipping and customs documentation.
• Maintain customer-wise export receivables and outstanding reports.

2. Banking & Foreign Exchange

• Coordinate with banks for export bill submission, negotiation, and collection.
• Track export payment realisation and follow up on overdue export receivables.
• Maintain records of inward remittances and bank realisation documents, including e-BRC where applicable.
• Coordinate with banks for foreign exchange conversion, bank charges, and exchange differences.
• Assist with monitoring compliance with applicable RBI and FEMA requirements.

3. GST & Statutory Compliance

• Assist in GST compliance for export transactions, including LUT/bond documentation where applicable.
• Reconcile export invoices with GST returns and shipping bill details.
• Support refund claims relating to eligible zero-rated exports, including follow-up on documentation and discrepancies.
• Coordinate with consultants and auditors for GST, statutory audits, and export-related assessments.
• Maintain records for applicable export incentives and regulatory documentation.

4. General Accounting & Reconciliation

• Prepare bank, customer, vendor, and ledger reconciliations.
• Monitor accounts receivable and payable and resolve discrepancies.
• Pass journal entries for foreign exchange gains/losses, provisions, and month-end adjustments.
• Support monthly closing, trial balance review, and financial reporting.
• Maintain proper documentation and audit trails for all transactions.

5. Coordination & Reporting

• Coordinate with sales, purchase, logistics, stores, production, and dispatch teams.
• Liaise with freight forwarders, customs brokers, shipping companies, and banks.
• Prepare shipment-wise cost statements and export receivable reports.
• Maintain export documentation files and ensure timely availability of records for audits.
• Provide regular updates on outstanding payments, shipment status, and pending documentation.

Educational Qualification

• B.Com / M.Com / MBA Finance or equivalent qualification.
• Additional training in export-import documentation or taxation will be an advantage.

Required Skills & Experience

• 57 years of relevant experience in export accounting, preferably in a manufacturing or trading company.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and GST.
• Practical experience in export documentation and foreign currency accounting.
• Working knowledge of LUT, shipping bills, bank realisation documentation, and export payment follow-up.
• Good Excel skills, including PivotTables, lookups, and reconciliations.
• Experience with Tally, SAP, Oracle, or another ERP/accounting system.
• Strong coordination, analytical, communication, and documentation skills.