Accountant – Food Processing

Accountant – Food Processing

Location: Bangalore office
Employment type: Full-time
Experience: 1–2 years

A growing food processing company is seeking a hands-on accountant to maintain accurate books, manage timely statutory filings, and provide reliable financial information for decision-making. The role covers day-to-day accounting, invoicing, compliance, monthly closing, and reporting using Tally and Zoho Books.

Key Responsibilities

• Record sales, purchases, expenses, receipts, and payments in Tally and Zoho Books.
• Reconcile bank accounts, payment gateways, and marketplace settlements monthly.
• Maintain debtor, creditor, distributor, and vendor ledgers; follow up on outstanding balances.
• Post month-end accruals, provisions, and depreciation, and close the books on schedule.
• Prepare GST-compliant invoices, credit notes, debit notes, e-invoices, and e-way bills as applicable.
• Follow up on customer and distributor payments and track overdue receivables.
• Verify vendor bills against purchase orders and goods received.
• Prepare and file GSTR-1 and GSTR-3B; reconcile ITC with GSTR-2A/2B and resolve mismatches.
• Support the annual GST return and responses to department notices with the consultant.
• Handle TDS deductions, deposits, quarterly returns, certificates, and Form 26AS reconciliations.
• Prepare monthly MIS reports and maintain audit-ready records.
• Coordinate with the statutory auditor and CA, and assist with payroll entries, expense claims, and petty cash.

Requirements

• 1–2 years of hands-on accounting experience, ideally in FMCG, food, manufacturing, or a growing startup.
• Working knowledge of Tally Prime/ERP 9 and Zoho Books.
• Practical experience with GST returns and ITC reconciliation, TDS compliance, invoicing, and e-way bills.
• Experience with reconciliations, month-end entries, monthly closing, and basic reporting.
• Proficiency in MS Excel or Google Sheets, including lookup functions and pivot tables.
• B.Com, M.Com, or an equivalent accounting/finance degree.
• CA Inter, CMA Inter, or GST/Tally certification is an advantage.

Preferred

• Ability to analyze P&L and Balance Sheet movements and prepare reports covering sales by channel, product, and region; cash flow; receivables and payables; margins; costs; and trends.
• Ability to identify variances, rising costs, and cash risks and suggest actions.
• Exposure to inventory and costing in food or manufacturing.

The successful candidate will be accurate, deadline-driven, discreet, communicative, and comfortable taking ownership in a fast-moving company. The role offers exposure to the full finance function, close collaboration with the founders, and potential growth into a senior finance role. Salary is competitive and based on experience.