Accounts Executive

Role & responsibilities

• Handle day-to-day accounting independently sales, purchases, journal entries, expense booking and general ledger.
• Manage the complete AP/AR cycle, including invoicing, payments, and vendor/customer reconciliations with follow-up on collections.
• Handle accounting for import and export transactions, including LC documentation, bank guarantees, and trade finance paperwork.
• Coordinate with freight forwarders, clearing agents and shipping lines; verify bills of lading, customs declarations and duty/tax charges.
• Compute landed cost of imported goods and ensure correct cost allocation to inventory.
• Process multi-currency transactions and account for forex gain/loss on import-export deals.
• Carry out bank reconciliations, petty cash management, and monitor daily cash/bank position.
• Prepare and file statutory returns (GST, TDS) and ensure compliance with applicable regulations.
• Support month-end/year-end closing, MIS reports and P&L preparation.
• Reconcile stock/inventory of traded goods with warehouse and logistics records.
• Maintain fixed asset register and related schedules.
• Coordinate directly with banks, suppliers, customers, auditors and authorities act as the first point of contact rather than escalating routine matters.
• Support internal and external audits with schedules and query resolution.
• Maintain proper documentation and filing for financial and trade records.

Preferred candidate profile

• Bachelor's , Masters in Accounting, Finance, Commerce or related field.
• 3–6 years of accounting experience, with mandatory background in a trading company handling import/export transactions.
• Hands-on knowledge of LC processing, shipping/customs documentation and forex accounting — essential, not preferred.
• Working knowledge of GST, TDS and general statutory compliance.
• Proficient in Tally and strong in Excel.
• Comfortable taking full ownership of tasks independently — an all-rounder mindset rather than a narrow specialist, suited to a mid-level role with real accountability.
• Strong attention to detail, ability to multitask and manage deadlines.
• Good communication skills for coordinating with banks, vendors, customers and logistics partners.