Associate Manager- Account

Job Title: Associate manager- Accounts (For plant)

Job Location: Kalamassery, Kerala

Organisation- Listed MNC in manufacturing sector with multiple plant set ups in India & at global locations

Relevant Experience:

·      Min 5+ years of experience,

·      working in manufacturing industry

Education Qualification(s):

Job Responsibilities:

1. Month-End Closure & Reporting

·      Ensure timely completion of month-end closing activities in adherence to internal deadlines

·      Prepare and book accurate accounting provisions and manage their monthly, quarterly and annual reversals

·      Review the GL balance, variance analysis for the trial balance items and oversee the accounting operations of the Company’s operations in Kerala plants

·      Work in close coordination with internal departments across Kerala plants

·      Manage intercompany transactions and ensure accurate accounting between related entities

2. Tax Compliances (Direct & Indirect)

·      Ensure compliance with applicable tax regulations to avoid penalties and any tax liabilities

·      Liaise with Central and State GST departments

·      Coordinate with Corporate Taxation, Legal and other teams on litigation and compliance matters for Kerala plants

·      Prepare and file monthly GST returns (GSTR-1, GSTR-3B) for the plant in a timely and accurate manner

·      Coordinate with external consultants for the preparation and submission of the Annual GST Return

·      Perform GST reconciliation for vendor accounts and handle vendor ledger clearing

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·      Liaise with internal and external auditors to ensure smooth and timely completion of audit requirements

·      Ensure prompt resolution and closure of audit observations to achieve audits without open points

·      Support tax audits by providing accurate documentation and financial data

4. Fixed Asset & Inventory Management

·      CWIP monitoring, ageing analysis

·      Asset capitalization, retirement

·      Reconciliation and reporting

·      Fixed asset physical verification

·      Coordinate with relevant departments and provide support for various inventory verification processes in accordance with the guidelines and norms

·      Maintain accurate asset records to support better control, audit readiness, and statutory compliance.

5. Banking & Payment

·      Manage day-to-day banking operations for company accounts operated in Kerala plant

·      Ensure timely processing and disbursement of statutory payments from the plant

·      Oversee fund management, online/offline payments, fixed deposits and bank reconciliations

·      Handle issuance and management of bank guarantees for all India locations related to the company

·      Coordinate with internal departments and external banking partners to ensure smooth operations

6. Export-Import & Customs Compliance

·      Possess sound knowledge of customs formalities related to export and import activities

·      Ensure adherence to all applicable regulatory requirements in coordination with logistics and relevant authorities

7. Other Activities

·      Ensure MSME compliance in accordance with applicable statutory norms and timelines

·      Manage employee reimbursement processes through platforms such as the Concur Portal and ensure compliance through regular updates on systems like Lease Portal etc

·      Coordinate critical plant-level regulatory activities, including:

o  Duty-free movement permissions

o  Bond registration and cancellation

o  E-way bill compliance

o  Godown additions on the GST portal and corresponding updates in warehouse insurance policies

·      Involvement in negotiation and administration of various insurance policies and claim settlement process applicable at the plant

Budget: upto 15 LPA including 10% variable

If interested pls share your resume at

Contact No.: 9109870890