Account Manager

Job description

Key Responsibilities 1. Financial Accounting & Operations • Oversee the daily operations of the accounting department (accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, and cash flow). • Ensure accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial closing. • Manage banking relationships, working capital facilities, and foreign exchange (FX) transactions for import/export of raw materials. 2. Cost Accounting & Inventory Management • Monitor and analyze Product Costing (COGS) , tracking variances between standard and actual costs (yield losses, scrap, and raw material price fluctuations). • Oversee valuation of complex inventory (Raw Materials, Work-in-Progress/Intermediates, and Finished Goods) in compliance with relevant accounting standards. • Collaborate with the plant operations and supply chain teams to conduct regular physical inventory verification and reconcile variances. 3. Compliance & Taxation • Ensure strict compliance with local and international statutory requirements (e.g., GST/VAT, Custom Duties, Corporate Tax, and TDS). • Coordinate and lead internal, statutory, and tax audits, ensuring zero non-compliance reports. 4. Reporting & Systems • Prepare detailed financial statements, budget variance reports, and MIS reports for senior management. • Maintain and optimize the finance module of the companys ERP system (e.g., SAP, Oracle, or Microsoft Dynamics). Role Requirements & Qualifications Requirement Description Education CA with Graduation in commerce Experience 8 to 10 years of core accounting experience in a manufacturing setup (API, Bulk Drugs, or Pharmaceuticals preferred). Technical Skills Advanced proficiency in ERP systems (SAP FI/CO module is a massive plus) and MS Excel. Deep knowledge of cost accounting in a process-manufacturing environment.