Head Accountant

Year    DL, IN, India

Job Description

Bookford Publications Pvt. Ltd.

is one of India's fastest-growing children's books and puzzles publishing houses, with over 700+ titles across books, board books, and educational puzzles. With our own in-house manufacturing plant and strong presence across marketplaces, modern retail, and exports, we are building a 360 kids' learning ecosystem.

We are looking for a

Head Accountant

to lead our accounts department, oversee all day-to-day financial activities, and manage a small team.

Key Responsibilities



Daily Accounts & Bookkeeping:

Supervise recording of all sales, purchases, expenses, and payments in BUSY ACCOUNTING SOFTWARE/ERP and ensure accurate accounting entries.

Team Management:

Lead and guide the accounts team, delegate tasks, review their work, and ensure timelines are met.

Bank & Cash Management:

Oversee daily reconciliation of bank accounts, petty cash handling, vendor/customer payments, and fund flow.

Taxation & Compliance:

Ensure timely filing of GST, TDS, PF/ESI, and other statutory returns; liaise with auditors and consultants for statutory audits.

Inventory & Costing:

Coordinate with operations and warehouse for stock reconciliation, costing of books/puzzles, and maintaining proper control.

Receivables & Payables:

Track outstanding payments from distributors, marketplaces, and retail partners; manage vendor payments in line with credit terms.

Financial Reporting:

Prepare monthly/quarterly P&L, balance sheet, and MIS reports for management review.

Process Improvement:

Identify gaps in current accounting processes and implement controls for efficiency and accuracy.

Coordination with Management:

Work directly with the Directors on financial planning, budgeting, and strategy.

Key Skills & Requirements



Qualifications:

B.Com / M.Com / MBA (Finance) / CA (Inter or Final preferred).

Experience:

Minimum 6-8 years in accounting and finance; experience in publishing/manufacturing sector preferred.

Technical Skills:

Strong knowledge of Tally ERP, MS Excel (advanced), GST, TDS, and other Indian accounting standards.

Team Handling:

Proven experience managing and mentoring a team of accountants/executives.

Soft Skills:

Strong leadership, analytical thinking, attention to detail, and ability to work under deadlines.

What We Offer



Opportunity to lead the finance function in a fast-scaling publishing house. Exposure to national and international markets (retail, e-commerce, export). Competitive salary (based on experience) with long-term growth prospects.
CONTACT- 9717367327 / 9717200987

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: In person

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD4262129
  • Industry
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  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    DL, IN, India
  • Education
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  • Experience
    Year