Job Description

Senior Accountant - CHA & International Logistics

Location: Sakinaka / Andheri East, Mumbai (Full-time On-site)

Experience Required: 3-5 years (Mandatory experience in Custom House Agent / Freight Forwarding / Logistics industry)

Joining: Immediate (within 7-15 days)

Salary: ?40,000 - ?55,000+ per month (Higher salary assured for outstanding candidates with strong logistics background)

About the Company

We are one of Mumbai's most reputed and trusted Custom House Agents (CHA) and end-to-end logistics service providers with

over 22 years of excellence in international freight forwarding, customs clearance, project cargo, warehousing, and transportation. Licensed by Indian Customs and a proud member of leading industry bodies (ACAAI, FFFAI, WCA), we handle air, sea, and land shipments for importers and exporters across the globe from our strategically located head office in Sakinaka-Andheri.

To support our continued growth and expanding operations, we are looking for an experienced Senior Accountant

who has worked specifically in the CHA / Freight Forwarding sector

and understands the unique financial and statutory requirements of this industry.

Key Responsibilities

- Independently manage complete books of accounts (multiple entities - Proprietorship, Partnership & Pvt. Ltd.)

- Finalization of accounts, Profit & Loss, Balance Sheet, and schedules on a monthly/quarterly/yearly basis

- Preparation and filing of GST returns (GSTR-1, 3B, 9, 9C), TDS returns, Income Tax returns, and ROC compliance

- Handling customs duty, IGST refunds, drawback, MEIS/SEIS, advance license, and EPCG-related accounting

- Bank reconciliation, vendor/customer ledger reconciliation, ageing analysis, and follow-ups

- Accounts payable & receivable management including freight invoices, job-wise profitability tracking

- Preparation of MIS reports, cash flow statements, fund flow, budgeting, and KPI dashboards for management

- Coordination with banks for LC/BG, ECGC, and forex-related transactions

- Liaison with GST/IT officers and external statutory/internal auditors

- Maintain proper documentation for ICEGATE, DGFT, and customs audits

Required Skills & Qualifications

- Minimum 3-5 years of accounting experience, exclusively gained in a CHA, Freight Forwarding, or International Logistics company

- Graduate/Post-Graduate in Commerce (B.Com / M.Com preferred); candidates with only 12th pass but exceptional logistics experience will also be considered

- Expert knowledge of Tally Prime / Tally ERP 9 (multi-company, GST-ready setup)

- In-depth practical knowledge of GST, TDS, advance tax, and customs-related taxation in the logistics sector

- Strong English communication (written & spoken) - ability to draft professional emails and letters independently

- Proficient in MS Excel (VLOOKUP, Pivot tables, basic formulas)

- Ability to work under pressure, meet strict deadlines, and manage multiple priorities

- Immediate joiners strongly preferred

Why Join Us?

- Work with a 22+ year legacy brand known for ethics and reliability

- Direct exposure to international trade finance and customs-related accounting

- Fast-track growth for performers - many of our team members have grown into Finance Manager / GM Finance roles

- Transparent and rewarding work culture

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Salary is genuinely

NOT a constraint for the right candidate with proven logistics accounting expertise

Note: Only candidates with prior work experience in Custom House Agent (CHA), Freight Forwarding, or Logistics companies will be considered. Please do not apply if your background is from manufacturing, trading, IT, or pure accounting firms.

If you are ready to take complete ownership of accounts in a fast-paced, respected CHA organization, send your updated CV with the subject line "Senior Accountant - Logistics Experience" to [email] or WhatsApp at [number].

We look forward to welcoming you to the team!

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: ?40,000.00 - ?55,000.00 per month

Benefits:

Commuter assistance Internet reimbursement
Experience:

total work: 3 years (Required)
Work Location: In person