Senior Executive - Finance & Accounts

Job Title: Accounts Executive

Department: Finance & Accounts
Location: Kochi
Reporting To: Accounts Manager / Director
Company: Autobacs India (Premium Automotive Aftermarket Parts)

I. JOB SUMMARY

As an Accounts Executive at Autobacs India, you will manage day-to-day financial operations, ensure compliance with tax regulations, maintain accurate books of accounts, handle vendor payments, and assist in budgeting and reporting. You will play a key role in supporting the financial health of a fast-growing premium automotive company.

II. STEP-BY-STEP JOB ACTIVITIES Daily Activities

• Record daily sales, purchases, expenses, and bank transactions
• Reconcile customer/vendor ledgers and respond to queries
• Track inventory value in coordination with warehouse
• Generate and send invoices to clients
• Record receipts and payments in accounting software

Weekly Activities

• Perform bank reconciliations
• Prepare weekly cash flow statements
• Reconcile GST inputs and plan for return filings
• Verify vendor bills and prepare payment advice
• Follow up with customers for outstanding dues

Monthly Activities

• Prepare monthly Profit & Loss and Balance Sheet
• Send details to CA for filing GST returns (GSTR-1, GSTR-3B) and TDS
• Submit payroll data for processing
• Generate reports on expenses, collections, and profitability
• Support internal audits or external CA reviews

III. REQUIRED SKILLS

• Accounting Software: Tally, Zoho Books, QuickBooks (as applicable)
• GST & TDS Compliance: Filing returns, reconciliation
• Excel Proficiency: Pivot tables, VLOOKUP, formulas
• Reconciliation: Bank, ledger, inventory
• Reporting: MIS reports, sales analysis, vendor/customer reports
• Accuracy: Double-check entries, documents, calculations

IV. KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED

• Accounting principles (GAAP/Indian Standards)
• GST laws, invoicing rules, credit/debit note adjustments
• TDS rules and rates
• Inventory accounting & costing
• Basic knowledge of automotive spare parts (advantageous)
• Banking procedures and online payment tools

V. ATTITUDE

• Detail-Oriented: Catches small errors before they become big problems
• Responsible: Owns deadlines and accuracy
• Discrete & Trustworthy: Handles confidential data with integrity
• Organized: Maintains systematic records
• Process-Oriented: Follows systems and improves efficiency

VI. PERSONAL TRAITS

• Reliable & Consistent: Shows up and delivers consistently
• Time Manager: Never misses deadlines
• Calm Under Pressure: Handles financial crunch periods without panic
• Analytical Thinker: Sees patterns and detects discrepancies
• Team Supportive: Works closely with sales, warehouse, and leadership

VII. MOTIVES

• Financial Accuracy: Finds satisfaction in clean books
• Achievement-Driven: Wants to grow into senior finance roles
• Supportive Role: Feels fulfilled when helping other departments succeed
• System Improvement: Loves streamlining processes
• Compliance-Oriented: Takes pride in zero penalty filings

VIII. ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

• Experience: 1–4 years in accounting or finance roles
• Education: B.Com / M.Com / CA Inter / MBA in Finance
• Tools: Proficient in accounting software + Microsoft Excel
• Languages: English, Hindi + regional language preferred
• Availability: Full-time, with flexibility during month-end/year-end

IX. COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• Salary: Competitive with performance bonus
• Benefits: Travel allowance, EPF/ESI as applicable, team events
• Perks: Exposure to automotive industry, modern office culture
• Growth: Opportunities for promotion to Accounts Manager

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹20,000.00 - ₹30,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Cell phone reimbursement
• Internet reimbursement

Schedule:

• Day shift

Supplemental Pay:

• Performance bonus

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Vyttila, Kochi, Kerala: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Experience:

• Accounting: 2 years (Required)

Language:

• English (Preferred)

Location:

• Vyttila, Kochi, Kerala (Preferred)

Work Location: In person