Accountant

The accountant will be responsible for managing all finance, accounts, and compliance-related tasks of the organization with a specific focus on import-related activities. The role requires handling day-to-day accounting, import documentation, taxation, statutory compliance, financial reporting, and coordination with bank,

Key Responsibilities

• Preparation and verification of import documentation (Purchase Orders, Proforma Invoices, Bills of Lading, Packing Lists, Certificates of Origin, etc.).
• Work closely with Customs House Agents (CHA), freight forwarders, shipping lines, and transporters for timely clearance of goods.
• Checking and recording Bill of Entry, customs duty, IGST on imports, and related payments.
• Maintaining proper records of imports for audit, GST input credit, and statutory purposes.
• Manage foreign remittances, advance import payments, and vendor settlements as per RBI and FEMA guidelines.
• Tracking shipments, ensuring timely clearance, and reconciling import-related expenses.
• Record day-to-day financial transactions and maintain accurate books of accounts in Tally
• Preparation of vouchers (Purchase, Sales, Payment, Receipt, Journal).
• Reconciliation of Bank, Vendor, Customer, GST and Customs Duty accounts.
• Maintain inventory records of imported stock, ensuring correct valuation and reporting.
• Monitoring accounts payable/receivable and ensuring timely settlement.
• File GST returns (GSTR-1, GSTR-3B, annual return) including IGST on imports and RCM transactions.
• TDS calculation, deduction, payment, and filing of returns.
• Preparing MIS reports: Import cost sheet, landed cost, duty structure, and profitability.
• Assisting in internal audit, statutory audit, and tax audit.
• Coordination with external consultants (tax advisors, auditors, legal advisors).
• Performing any other finance/compliance tasks as assigned by management.

Qualifications & Skills

• Education:

  B.Com / M.Com / CA Inter / MBA (Finance) or equivalent.

• Experience:

  3-5 years of experience in accounting, imports, and compliance.

• Technical Knowledge:

• Proficiency in

  Tally ERP

• knowledge of

  GST,

• Proficiency in MS Excel, Word, and reporting tools.
• Strong analytical, communication, and coordination skills.
• Ability to handle multi-tasking and meet deadlines.