Job Description

Senior Accountant - Group Companies

Location:

Ahmedabad

Department:

Finance & Accounts

Reporting To:

Group CFO / Founder-CEO

Industry:

Manufacturing / Food Ingredients / FMCG

Job Summary

We are looking for a highly competent and detail-oriented

Senior Accountant

to manage end-to-end accounting, compliance, and financial discipline across multiple group companies, with primary responsibility for a fast-growing manufacturing unit in the food ingredients sector.

This is a

critical role

in a rapidly scaling organization, requiring strong expertise in manufacturing finance, cost accounting, statutory compliance, and MIS reporting. The position offers long-term growth and exposure to investor readiness, ERP implementation, and group-level finance leadership.

Key ResponsibilitiesA. Accounting & Financial Reporting

Manage end-to-end accounting for multiple group entities Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow) Ensure monthly books closure by the 3rd-5th working day Maintain general ledger, fixed assets, depreciation & amortisation Perform monthly reconciliations: bank, debtors, creditors, GST, TDS, and inter-company balances
B. Costing, Inventory & Manufacturing Accounts

Maintain raw material, WIP, and finished goods costing Coordinate with plant/production teams for: Yield & recovery reports Daily production and consumption costing Variance analysis (standard vs actual cost)
C. Compliance & Taxation

Timely filing of GST, TDS, PF/ESIC, and other statutory returns Prepare data and schedules for income tax, statutory audits, and tax audits
D. Receivables, Payables & Cash Flow

Oversee accounts receivable and payable with ageing and credit control Drive collections in coordination with sales team Manage vendor payment schedules and negotiate credit terms Prepare 12-week rolling cash flow and fund requirement forecasts
E. MIS, Analysis & Management Reporting

Prepare and present management MIS, including: Daily sales & production summaries Contribution margin analysis Cost control and variance reports Working capital movement Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial modelling for new projects and investor discussions
F. Group-Level Accounting Coordination

Manage inter-company billing, cross-charges, and fund transfers Standardise accounting processes across group companies Support consolidation of group financial performance
G. Audit & Internal Controls

Liaise with internal and external auditors Implement SOPs for inventory, procurement, cash handling, and approvals Strengthen financial controls and governance
Required Skills & Competencies

Strong knowledge of manufacturing finance and cost accounting Hands-on experience with

Tally Prime / Zoho Books / ERP systems

Excellent knowledge of GST, TDS, and statutory compliance Strong Excel skills (Pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, MIS dashboards) Ability to manage multiple entities in a fast-growth environment High ethical standards and confidentiality
Qualification & Experience

B.Com / M.Com / CA-Inter / MBA (Finance)

preferred

5-10 years

of accounting experience

Minimum 2-3 years in manufacturing industry mandatory

Experience in FMCG, food processing, starch, chemicals, or ingredients preferred Prior exposure to multi-company accounting is an advantage
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Timely and accurate monthly closure Cost variance and budget control Zero-delay statutory compliance Improvement in receivables ageing Accuracy and timeliness of MIS Audit completion with minimal observations
Salary & Benefits

CTC:

?4.8 - ?8.4 LPA (based on experience) Annual performance-linked bonus Clear career progression
Career Growth (2-3 Years)

Finance Manager - Group Companies Lead ERP implementation Exposure to funding, investor due diligence, and expansion finance

With Regards,

Himani(HR)

9377165778

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: ₹480,000.00 - ₹840,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person