Chief Accountant

Year    MH, IN, India

Job Description

About Promeal Biotech



ProMeal Biotech Pvt. Ltd. is India's largest insect-protein company, producing mealworms, superworms, crickets, roaches, and frass-based organic fertilizers. With a vision to reach ?100 Cr revenue in the next 5 years and become a global leader in insect nutrition, ProMeal is rapidly scaling its production, operations, and exports.

Role Summary



We are looking for an experienced Head of Accounts & Finance who can set up and lead the finance function of a fast-growing agritech manufacturing startup. The person will be responsible for overseeing accounting, compliance, budgeting, investor reporting, and implementation of financial systems (SAP S/4HANA in future). This is a strategic role that requires balancing daily accounting accuracy with long-term financial planning.

Key Responsibilities



1. Accounting & Bookkeeping



Supervise day-to-day accounting operations, vendor invoices, sales booking, and reconciliations.

Maintain accurate books of accounts in compliance with Companies Act and accounting standards (Ind AS).

Ensure timely closing of monthly, quarterly, and annual accounts.

2. Payroll & Payments



Oversee payroll processing in coordination with HR.

Ensure timely salary disbursement, vendor payments, and reimbursements.

Manage cash flow and working capital requirements.

3. Compliance & Audit



Ensure compliance with GST, TDS, PF/ESIC, Income Tax, ROC filings, and other statutory regulations.

Liaison with auditors, banks, consultants, and government bodies.

Prepare annual financial statements, audit reports, and board-level presentations.

4. Budgeting & Financial Planning



Prepare annual budgets, forecasts, and variance analysis.

Track departmental and project-level expenses against budgets.

Provide financial insights to management for decision-making.

5. MIS & Reporting



Develop and present weekly/monthly MIS reports: sales, expenses, profitability, receivables, and payables.

Track channel-wise revenue (B2B, marketplaces, exports) and margin analysis.

Build dashboards for monitoring KPIs (EBITDA, cash flow, debt servicing, etc.).

6. Systems & Process Development



Implement and standardize accounting systems, controls, and SOPs.

Lead future implementation of SAP S/4HANA or other ERP for automation.

Set internal controls for fraud prevention, cost management, and accountability.

7. Strategic Finance & Investor Relations



Support fund-raising activities with financial models, valuations, and investor decks.

Maintain banking relationships and explore working capital/term loan facilities.

Provide accurate financial data for expansion planning (new factory, R&D labs, exports).

Qualifications & Skills



CA / CMA / MBA (Finance) with 8-15 years of experience in finance & accounts.

Strong knowledge of Indian taxation, compliance, and audit processes.

Experience in manufacturing, FMCG, agritech, or biotech preferred.

Hands-on experience with Tally, Zoho Books, or ERP systems (SAP preferred).

Strong analytical, leadership, and communication skills.

Key Attributes



Detail-oriented & disciplined - ensures 100% accuracy in books and compliance.

Strategic thinker - able to plan financial growth alongside operations.

Leadership mindset - builds and mentors an internal accounts team.

Integrity & transparency - ensures ethical handling of company finances.

Compensation

Competitive salary as per industry standards, with performance-linked incentives and growth opportunities.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: ₹25,000.00 - ₹30,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD4144580
  • Industry
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  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    MH, IN, India
  • Education
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  • Experience
    Year