Account Head

HEAD ACCOUNTANT

Industry: Agriculture Import & Export

Location: Vesu, Surat, Gujarat

Working Hours: 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM

Employment Type: Full-Time

Working Days: 6 Days

Salary: As per Industry Standards / Based on Experience & Skills

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced and responsible Head Accountant to manage the complete accounting and finance operations of an agriculture import-export company.

The ideal candidate should have strong practical knowledge of Tally/ERP, GST, TDS, taxation, import-export accounting, banking, reconciliation, MIS reporting and financial documentation. The candidate will be responsible for maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring timely statutory compliance.

Key Responsibilities

1. Accounting & Bookkeeping

• Handle complete day-to-day accounting operations.

• Maintain sales, purchase, payment, receipt, journal and expense entries.

• Maintain accounts payable and accounts receivable.

• Manage debtor and creditor ledgers.

• Ensure accurate and timely accounting entries in Tally/ERP.

2. GST & Taxation

• Handle GST compliance, including GSTR-1 and GSTR-3B.

• Perform GST and ITC reconciliation.

• Handle TDS calculations, payments and returns.

• Coordinate with CA/tax consultants for Income Tax and other statutory matters.

• Ensure timely compliance with applicable taxation requirements.

3. Import & Export Accounting

• Handle accounting related to import and export transactions.

• Maintain records of export invoices, purchase invoices, shipping documents and related financial documentation.

• Account for customs duty, freight, insurance, IGST and other import-related costs.

• Handle foreign currency transactions and export/import payment entries.

• Coordinate with banks, CHA, logistics teams and external consultants when required.

• Maintain proper records for export-related compliance and documentation.

4. Banking & Reconciliation

• Handle daily banking transactions and bank reconciliation.

• Monitor receipts, payments and outstanding balances.

• Coordinate with banks regarding payments, remittances and documentation.

• Monitor cash flow and working capital requirements.

5. Financial Reporting & MIS

• Prepare monthly and periodic P&L, Balance Sheet and Cash Flow reports.

• Prepare receivables and payables ageing reports.

• Prepare expense and financial MIS for management.

• Provide accurate financial information to management for decision-making.

6. Audit & Compliance

• Coordinate with CA, auditors, tax consultants and statutory authorities.

• Prepare necessary data and documents for audits.

• Maintain proper accounting records and supporting documents.

• Ensure compliance with applicable accounting and statutory requirements.

7. Internal Controls

• Establish and maintain proper accounting procedures.

• Verify invoices, payments and financial documents.

• Identify accounting discrepancies and resolve them promptly.

• Maintain confidentiality and security of financial information.

Required Skills

• Strong knowledge of Tally Prime / ERP

• Excellent knowledge of GST & TDS

• Import-Export accounting knowledge

• Knowledge of taxation and statutory compliance

• Bank reconciliation and ledger reconciliation

• Strong MS Excel skills

• P&L, Balance Sheet & Cash Flow preparation

• MIS reporting

• Accounts Payable & Receivable management

• Good understanding of banking transactions

• Strong analytical and numerical skills

• Good communication and coordination skills

Qualification & Experience

• B.Com / M.Com / MBA Finance preferred.

• 5+ years of relevant accounting experience preferred.

• Candidates with experience in Import-Export, Agriculture, Trading, Manufacturing or Commodity businesses will be preferred.

• Experience independently handling accounts and statutory compliance will be an advantage.

Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone who can independently take ownership of the complete accounts function, maintain accurate books, ensure timely compliance and provide management with reliable financial reports.

Salary: As per industry standards, based on candidate's experience, technical knowledge and overall profile.If you want, I can also make this into a short, attractive WhatsApp/Indeed job-posting format with NextGen Staffing contact details.

Pay: ₹40,000.00 - ₹50,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Cell phone reimbursement
• Flexible schedule

Work Location: In person