Assistant Manager- Distribution Accounts

Job Description-

1. CFA & Transport Agreement Management

 Assist in drafting, reviewing, and maintaining Carrying & Forwarding Agent (CFA) and

transport agreements.

 Ensure adherence to company policies, legal requirements, and commercial terms.

 Coordinate with the Legal and Compliance teams for timely execution and renewals.

2. Commission & Expense Validation

 Validate CFA commissions and related distribution expenses against contractual

terms and company policies.

 Ensure timely and accurate reimbursement of claims to stakeholders.

3. Transport Bill Verification & Reimbursement

 Scrutinize and verify all transport bills to ensure accuracy and compliance.

 Coordinate with the transport team and vendors for discrepancy resolution.

 Ensure timely processing and disbursement of payments.

4. Customer/Vendor Accounts Reconciliation

 Periodically reconcile customer and vendor accounts to maintain accurate financial

records.

 Coordinate with the central Accounts team for resolving discrepancies.

 Ensure proper documentation and follow-up on outstanding items.

5. Distribution Budget Preparation

 Support the preparation and consolidation of the annual distribution budget.

 Monitor actual vs. budgeted expenses and highlight variances for corrective action.

 Provide inputs and data for financial planning and analysis.

6. CFA Bank Guarantee & Security Deposit Follow-Up

 Track and maintain records of bank guarantees and security deposits from CFAs.

 Ensure timely renewals and coordinate with relevant stakeholders for closure or

escalation.

7. Cross-Functional Coordination

 Act as a key point of contact between the distribution accounts team and

departments like Taxation, Finance, Legal, and Operations.

 Ensure smooth communication and resolution of inter-departmental issues.

Required Qualifications & Experience:

 Bachelor's degree in Commerce, Accounting, or Finance.

 8–10 years of relevant experience in accounting in distribution or logistics

environments.