Head Accountant

Bookford Publications Pvt. Ltd. is one of India’s fastest-growing children’s books and puzzles publishing houses, with over 700+ titles across books, board books, and educational puzzles. With our own in-house manufacturing plant and strong presence across marketplaces, modern retail, and exports, we are building a 360° kids’ learning ecosystem.

We are looking for a Head Accountant to lead our accounts department, oversee all day-to-day financial activities, and manage a small team.

Key Responsibilities

• Daily Accounts & Bookkeeping: Supervise recording of all sales, purchases, expenses, and payments in BUSY ACCOUNTING SOFTWARE/ERP and ensure accurate accounting entries.
• Team Management: Lead and guide the accounts team, delegate tasks, review their work, and ensure timelines are met.
• Bank & Cash Management: Oversee daily reconciliation of bank accounts, petty cash handling, vendor/customer payments, and fund flow.
• Taxation & Compliance: Ensure timely filing of GST, TDS, PF/ESI, and other statutory returns; liaise with auditors and consultants for statutory audits.
• Inventory & Costing: Coordinate with operations and warehouse for stock reconciliation, costing of books/puzzles, and maintaining proper control.
• Receivables & Payables: Track outstanding payments from distributors, marketplaces, and retail partners; manage vendor payments in line with credit terms.
• Financial Reporting: Prepare monthly/quarterly P&L, balance sheet, and MIS reports for management review.
• Process Improvement: Identify gaps in current accounting processes and implement controls for efficiency and accuracy.
• Coordination with Management: Work directly with the Directors on financial planning, budgeting, and strategy.

Key Skills & Requirements

• Qualifications: B.Com / M.Com / MBA (Finance) / CA (Inter or Final preferred).
• Experience: Minimum 6–8 years in accounting and finance; experience in publishing/manufacturing sector preferred.
• Technical Skills: Strong knowledge of Tally ERP, MS Excel (advanced), GST, TDS, and other Indian accounting standards.
• Team Handling: Proven experience managing and mentoring a team of accountants/executives.
• Soft Skills: Strong leadership, analytical thinking, attention to detail, and ability to work under deadlines.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to lead the finance function in a fast-scaling publishing house.
• Exposure to national and international markets (retail, e-commerce, export).
• Competitive salary (based on experience) with long-term growth prospects.

CONTACT- 9717367327 / 9717200987

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: In person