Assistant Account Manager

Department: Finance & Accounts (Client)

Location: Chennai, Kolathur

Reports To: Manager – Head Finance

Role Overview

The Assistant Manager – Accounts will be responsible for managing end-to-end accounting operations across retailer onboarding, vendor code creation, payment processing, invoicing, reconciliations, statutory compliance, and branch/HQ accounting. The role requires strong hands-on experience in Tally, banking operations, GST/TDS compliance, and coordination with internal/external stakeholders to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and compliance of all financial activities.

Key Responsibilities

1. Retailer Onboarding & Portal Management

• Manage complete

  retailer onboarding

  process as per SOP through Redipea portals.
• Verify all supporting documents and ensure compliance with company policies.
• Coordinate with internal teams for approvals and onboarding status updates.
• Maintain onboarding trackers and documentation.
• Co ordinate with Tech Team and Operation Teams

1. Tally Management & Vendor Code Creation

• Responsible for

  bulk vendor code creation

  in Tally for onboarded retailers.
• Ensure accurate mapping of retailer details, GST, PAN, bank information, and ledger grouping.
• Maintain master data hygiene and support periodic clean-up.

3. SOP & Process Documentation

• Prepare and update

  Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)

  for retailer onboarding, vendor creation, invoicing, reconciliations, and payment processes.
• Identify process gaps and recommend improvements.

1. SMS Trigger & Communication Handling

• Coordinate and manage

  SMS triggers

  related to invoicing, payment acceptance, and other system-driven notifications.
• Work with Tech Team and operation teams to ensure delivery accuracy and timely communication.

5. Banking Operations & Payment Processing

• Handle

  beneficiary addition

  in bank portals . Client list approved by Auditor
• Prepare and process

  payments to retailers

  from

  escrow accounts

  ensuring correctness and compliance.
• Download, verify, and reconcile

  Bank Reverse MIS

  for all transactions. Update the UTR number in redipea portal and Tally
• Maintain strong control over payment cycles and approvals.

6. Tally Accounting – Branch & Head Office

• Maintain complete books of accounts in

  Branch Tally and Head Office Tally

  .
• Post day-to-day accounting entries including purchases, sales, receipts, payments, and JV adjustments.
• Perform monthly closing activities and ledger scrutiny.

7. Reconciliation & Client Accounts Management

• Prepare and perform regular

  reconciliation of client accounts

  .
• Track collections, outstanding balances, and resolve mismatches with clients and internal teams.
• Ensure timely closure of recon items and clean books.
• Laision with Client for Service order, outstanding Collections, Client on boarding, Reconciliation etc

8. Invoicing & Revenue Accounting

• Raise

  sales invoices

  to clients based on business agreements /Service order of Clients
• Coordinate with Internal Teams for billable value as per retailer payment list from reverse MIS. Region wise/State wise
• Ensure accurate revenue recognition as per accounting standards.

9. GST & TDS Compliance

• Prepare monthly

  GST reconciliation

  , working files, and payment summaries.
• Assist in GST working for GSTR-1, GSTR-3B, and other required filings.
• Calculate

  TDS liabilities

  , prepare challans, and ensure timely payments.
• Coordinate with auditors for GST/TDS queries and documentation.
• GST – Input Tax credit payment to Retailers after appearing in GSTR 2b
• Should handle Multi State GST

Key Skills & Competencies

• To handle Team size of 3 to 5
• Strong knowledge of

  Tally ERP / Tally Prime

  .
• Good understanding of accounting principles and reconciliations.
• Working knowledge of

  GST, TDS, and statutory compliance

  .
• Proficiency in MS Excel (VLOOKUP, Pivot, MIS reports).
• Ability to handle large data sets and ensure accuracy.
• Strong communication and coordination skills.
• Ability to work under deadlines with a high degree of ownership.

Qualifications & Experience

• B.Com / M.Com / MBA (Finance) or equivalent.
• 3–6 years of experience in Accounts & Finance.
• Experience in retail, FMCG, distribution, fintech, or service industry preferred.
• Hands-on experience in banking portals, escrow payments, and reconciliations.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Timely and error-free vendor/retailer onboarding.
• Accuracy in Tally entries and monthly financial closing.
• Completion of reconciliations within defined TAT.
• Zero delays in GST/TDS payments and filing support.
• 100% compliance in internal and external audits.
• Smooth functioning of payment cycles and MIS accuracy.