Job Description – Accountant
Industry: Cake & Bakery Manufacturing
Department: Accounts & Finance
Job Category: Accounting / Finance
Job Location: Across India
Preferred Software: BUSY Accounting Software
Job Summary
We are looking for a responsible and detail-oriented Accountant with experience in accounting operations in a bakery, food manufacturing, FMCG, or manufacturing company. Candidates with practical knowledge of BUSY Accounting Software will be preferred.
Key Responsibilities
1. Accounting & Bookkeeping
Maintain daily accounting entries, including purchase, sales, payment, receipt, journal, and contra vouchers.
Maintain cash book, bank book, general ledger, and party-wise accounts.
Verify invoices, bills, expense vouchers, and supporting documents.
Perform bank reconciliation and vendor/customer ledger reconciliation.
2. Bakery & Manufacturing Accounting
Maintain records of raw materials, packaging materials, finished goods, and stock transfers.
Coordinate with Purchase, Store, Production, Dispatch, and Sales departments.
Track raw material consumption, production wastage, damaged goods, and stock discrepancies.
Assist in product costing, manufacturing expenses, and stock valuation.
Maintain records of sales returns, purchase returns, and goods received or dispatched.
3. BUSY Accounting Software
Enter purchase and sales invoices with correct accounting and GST details.
Maintain ledgers, account groups, stock items, units, and inventory records.
Generate Trial Balance, Profit & Loss Account, Balance Sheet, stock reports, and outstanding reports.
Verify entries and correct accounting discrepancies.
Maintain proper accounting records and data backups.
4. GST & Statutory Compliance
Verify GST invoices and tax calculations.
Prepare GST data and assist in GSTR-1 and GSTR-3B filing.
Reconcile purchase records with GSTR-2B.
Maintain applicable TDS/TCS records and coordinate with the CA or tax consultant.
Assist with audits and other statutory compliance requirements.
5. Payments & Receivables
Prepare vendor payment schedules and monitor outstanding payments.
Track customer, distributor, and franchisee outstanding balances, wherever applicable.
Maintain petty cash and daily expense records.
Verify bank transactions, receipts, and payment vouchers.
Follow up on overdue payments and report discrepancies to management.
6. MIS & Reporting
Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly sales and purchase reports.
Prepare expense statements, outstanding reports, and stock summaries.
Assist in monthly closing and profitability analysis.
Submit accurate and timely financial reports to management.
Qualification & Experience
B.Com / M.Com or equivalent qualification in Accounting or Finance.
2–4 years of relevant accounting experience.
Experience in a bakery, food manufacturing, FMCG, or manufacturing company will be preferred.
Practical knowledge of GST, inventory accounting, bank reconciliation, and MS Excel.
Knowledge of BUSY Accounting Software will be preferred.
Knowledge of Tally or other accounting software will be an added advantage.
Key Skills
Strong accounting and reconciliation skills.
Accuracy in data entry and financial reporting.
Good knowledge of GST and inventory management.
Ability to coordinate with multiple departments.
Time management, discipline, and attention to detail.
Key Result Areas (KRAs)
Accurate and timely accounting entries.
Proper inventory and ledger reconciliation.
Timely preparation of GST records and reports.
Accurate vendor and customer outstanding reports.
Timely monthly closing and MIS reporting.
Proper tracking of manufacturing costs and wastage.
Preferred Candidate
Candidates with practical experience in manufacturing units, confectionery, or food processing companies will be preferred. Candidates who can independently handle accounting operations using BUSY Accounting Software will have an advantage.