Account Manager

Job Description Accounts Manager

Position: Accounts Manager
Company: Deccan Nutraceuticals Pvt. Ltd.
Department: Finance & Accounts
Location: Viman Nagar, Pune City Office
Reports To: Finance Head / Managing Director
Experience: 8+ Years
Salary: 6–8 LPA (depending upon experience and expertise)
Joining: Immediate Joiners Preferred

Job Summary -

Deccan Nutraceuticals Pvt. Ltd. is seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Accounts Manager to oversee the company's accounting operations, financial planning and reporting, statutory compliance, taxation, budgeting, and financial controls.

The ideal candidate will have 8+ years of experience in finance and accounting, preferably in the manufacturing, pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, FMCG, or related industry. The candidate will be responsible for ensuring accurate financial records, statutory compliance, efficient accounting processes, and timely financial reporting to support management decision-making.

Key Responsibilities -

• Manage and oversee the monthly auditing of the Accounts team, including day-to-day activities, accounting entries, and preparation of financial and MIS statements.
• Ensure monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and management reports are prepared, reviewed, and checked before presenting them to management.
• Ensure timely compliance with GST, TDS, Income Tax, and other applicable statutory requirements.
• Coordinate with auditors, tax consultants, banks, and regulatory authorities.
• Plan and monitor cash flow, working capital, and fund management.
• Prepare budgets, financial forecasts, and variance analysis reports.
• Maintain Fixed Asset Registers and oversee inventory accounting.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, company policies, and internal controls.
• Supervise, guide, and mentor the Accounts team to improve efficiency and accuracy.
• Support management with financial analysis and MIS reports for strategic decision-making.
• Handle payroll accounting and statutory employee compliance, wherever applicable.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement, automation, and system upgradation within the finance function.
• Review existing accounting processes and identify and eliminate time-consuming and inefficient activities.
• Work towards upgrading current accounting systems and implementing automation wherever possible.
• Mentor the Assistant Accounts Manager and help develop them into an independent finance professional.

Required Qualifications -

• Bachelor's degree in Commerce (B.Com) is required.
• M.Com, CA (Inter), CMA, or MBA (Finance) will be preferred.
• CA / Half CA qualification is required along with any other degree.
• Minimum 8+ years of experience in Finance & Accounts.
• Experience in manufacturing, pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, FMCG, or related industries is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of GST, TDS, Income Tax, Companies Act provisions, and statutory compliance.
• Proficiency in Tally ERP/TallyPrime, ERP systems, Microsoft Excel, Zoho Books, and ERPNext.
• Experience in preparing financial statements, MIS reports, audit documentation, and management reports.

Skills & Competencies -

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational abilities.
• Leadership and team management skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• High level of integrity, confidentiality, and accountability.
• Strong interest in automation, process optimization, and technology-driven accounting systems.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) -

• Accuracy and timeliness of financial reporting.
• Compliance with statutory and tax filing deadlines.
• Efficient cash flow and working capital management.
• Successful completion of internal and statutory audits.
• Improvement in accounting processes and internal controls.
• Timely preparation of MIS reports for management.
• Successful implementation of automation and process improvements.
• Reduction of manual and time-consuming accounting activities.

Preferred Experience -

• 8+ years of experience in Manufacturing, Accounting & Auditing.
• Exposure to Inventory Accounting and Costing.
• Experience with ERP-based Accounting Systems.
• Experience in handling statutory audits, internal audits, and regulatory inspections.
• Experience in accounting system upgradation, automation, and process optimization.