General Ledger (GL) Lead - Packaged Functional Food

Bajo Foods; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,600,000; Full time

Job summary

Bajo Foods is seeking a General Ledger (GL) Lead to own end-to-end accounting, the financial close, statutory compliance and reporting across the company. You will build the controls and processes that let leadership, auditors and investors trust every number as we scale.

The role is based in Bengaluru and requires 5-8 years of relevant accounting experience in FMCG/manufacturing sectors, with strong Indian GAAP and GST proficiency.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of accounting and finance experience in FMCG or manufacturing sectors.
• Strong command of Indian Accounting Standards, GST, TDS, and income tax.
• Hands-on experience with month-end closes, audits, inventory costing.
• Proficiency in ERP like Tally or Zoho Books.
• Advanced Excel skills and financial analysis capability.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end monthly, quarterly and year-end close processes.
• Lead statutory, tax, and internal audits with auditors and authorities.
• Manage inventory accounting, costing and margin analysis.
• Drive process improvements and ERP/system enhancements.
• Partner with FP&A, A/P, A/R and tax teams to ensure MIS alignment.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Financial analysis

Controls & compliance

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

CA Inter / CMA / MBA Finance / M.Com

Tools

Tally

Zoho Books

ERP implementation exposure

Job description

General Ledger (GL) Lead - Packaged Functional Food

We're looking for a General Ledger (GL) Lead to own end-to-end accounting, the financial close, statutory compliance and reporting across the company. You will build the controls and processes that let leadership, auditors and investors trust every number as we scale.

What You Will Own

Financial Close & Reporting Own the month-end, quarter-end and year end close end-to-end. Prepare and present accurate monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements in line with Indian GAAP and applicable accounting standards.

General Ledger & Chart of Accounts

Maintain and oversee the General Ledger so every record is accurate and complete. Keep the Chart of Accounts structure and classifications clean as the business adds new channels, entities and products.

Journal Entries & Reconciliations

Prepare, review and post journal entries, accruals, provisions, prepaid expenses, depreciation and adjustment entries. Run detailed balance sheet reconciliations and close open items on time.

Internal Controls & Policies

Establish and enforce accounting policies, internal controls and SOPs. Monitor related-party and inter-company transactions across our multi-entity structure for compliance and accurate reporting.

Fixed Assets

Manage capitalization of tangible and intangible assets and depreciation accounting. Maintain the Fixed Asset Register, run periodic physical verification and reconcile asset records.

Inventory Accounting & Costing

Own inventory accounting across manufacturing units, warehouses, distributors and D2C channels. Run periodic inventory reconciliations, ensure accurate stock valuation and product costing across SKUs, and support management with costing insights and margin analysis.

Taxation & Statutory Compliance

Ensure timely compliance with GST, TDS, Advance Tax and Income Tax, and review GST reconciliations and filings. Account for income tax provisions and deferred tax, and ensure compliance with the Companies Act, FEMA, working with external tax advisors on complex matters.

Audits Lead statutory audits

Lead statutory audits, tax audits and internal audits end-to-end. Coordinate with auditors, Company Secretaries and regulatory authorities, and support investor reporting requirements.

Systems & Process Improvement

Drive accounting automation and process improvements, and oversee ERP and accounting system enhancements, integrations and implementations. Build scalable, controlled processes that reduce manual effort as we grow. Cross-functional Partnering Work closely with Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Treasury, Taxation and FP&A, so the books and the MIS always tie out.

Ideal Background

5-8years of relevant accounting and finance experience, ideally in FMCG, Manufacturing, D2C, Retail or Consumer Goods companies.

CA Inter, CMA, MBA (Finance) or M.Com, or equivalent qualification.

Strong command of Indian Accounting Standards, GST, TDS, Income Tax and financial reporting requirements.

Hands-on experience running month-end closes, audits, inventory accounting and costing in a manufacturing or FMCG setup.

Proficiency in Tally, Zoho Books or similar ERP / accounting platforms; ERP implementation exposure is a plus.

Advanced Excel skills and strong financial analysis capability.

A process-driven, detail-oriented owner who builds strong controls, works well across teams and drives outcomes independently in a fast-paced environment.

Location & Reporting

The role is based out of Bengaluru and reports into the Head of Finance, working closely with the leadership team, auditors and the wider finance function.