Job Description

Job Purpose:

To independently handle and supervise all accounting functions of the tea factory and garden operations, ensuring accurate books of accounts, cost accounting, reconciliations, and statutory financial records.

Key Accounting Responsibilities:

1. Books of Accounts

Maintain complete and accurate books of accounts for tea factory and tea garden. Record day-to-day accounting transactions including purchases, sales, expenses, and journal entries. Ensure proper classification of factory, estate, and administrative expenses.
2. Cost & Production Accounting

Maintain production-related accounting records (green leaf received, made tea produced, wastage). Prepare cost sheets for tea manufacturing. Track cost per kg of made tea and plantation cost per hectare. Account for manufacturing losses and stock adjustments.
3. Inventory Accounting

Maintain accounting records of: Green leaf Made tea Packing materials Stores, spares, fuel, and chemicals Perform stock valuation and reconciliation with physical stock reports. Account for stock transfers and adjustments.
4. Payroll & Labour Accounting (Accounting Aspect Only)

Account for wages and salaries of garden and factory employees. Record statutory provisions related to wages (PF, ESI, bonus, gratuity, leave wages). Reconcile wage registers with accounting records.
5. Banking & Reconciliations

Prepare and review bank reconciliation statements. Maintain cash book and monitor cash balances. Account for loan interest, bank charges, and fund transfers.
6. Statutory & Tax Accounting

Account for GST transactions and reconcile input tax credit. Record TDS deductions and provisions. Maintain ledgers for statutory liabilities and payments. Prepare accounting data for tax returns and audits.
7. Periodic Closings & Finalization

Prepare monthly and annual trial balances. Pass year-end provisions, depreciation, and adjustments. Assist in preparation of final accounts (P&L, Balance Sheet). Ensure accuracy of schedules and ledger balances.
8. Audit Support (Accounting Documentation)

Provide accounting records, ledgers, vouchers, and schedules to auditors. Respond to audit queries related to accounting entries. Ensure proper voucher filing and documentation.
Qualifications & Experience:

Education:

B.Com / M.Com / CA-Inter / CMA-Inter

Experience:

5+ years in accounting, preferably in tea plantation, agro-based, or manufacturing sector

Technical Skills:

Strong working knowledge of Tally/ERP Good understanding of cost accounting principles Knowledge of GST and Income-tax accounting
Core Accounting Competencies:

Strong ledger scrutiny and reconciliation skills Accuracy and attention to detail Ability to independently finalize accounts Understanding of plantation and manufacturing accounting structures
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ?30,000.00 - ?40,000.00 per month

Benefits:

Commuter assistance
Work Location: In person