Accountant - Ecommerce/D2C

Here is a polished Naukri-ready JD for the role, positioned for a D2C/e-commerce company and suitable for a 35 year candidate.

Accountant – D2C / E-commerce

Location: Sultanpur, Gurgaon
Experience: 3–5 Years
Reporting To: Virtual CFO

About the Role

We are looking for a hands-on Accountant with 3–5 years of experience in a D2C, e-commerce, retail or fast-growing consumer business. The role will be responsible for day-to-day accounting, bookkeeping, statutory compliance, reconciliations and management reporting.

The ideal candidate should be comfortable working in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment, have strong attention to detail and be capable of independently managing routine finance operations while working closely with the Virtual CFO.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day bookkeeping and accounting entries including sales, purchases, expenses, receipts, payments and journal entries.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date books of accounts.
• Handle bank, payment gateway, marketplace and other account reconciliations.
• Reconcile sales and settlements from platforms such as Amazon, Flipkart, Myntra, Shopify, marketplaces and payment gateways, wherever applicable.
• Maintain accounts receivable and accounts payable records.
• Assist with GST, TDS and other statutory compliances and ensure timely preparation of required data/returns.
• Support monthly and periodic MIS and management reporting.
• Prepare schedules and information required by the Virtual CFO, auditors and tax consultants.
• Track expenses, vendor payments, customer collections and outstanding balances.
• Assist in month-end and year-end closing activities.
• Maintain proper documentation and supporting records for all financial transactions.
• Identify discrepancies, accounting errors and reconciliation issues and ensure timely resolution.
• Work closely with the Virtual CFO on financial analysis, controls and process improvements.

Desired Candidate Profile

• 3–5 years of relevant accounting experience, preferably with a D2C, e-commerce, retail, consumer brand or startup.
• Strong understanding of bookkeeping and accounting principles.
• Practical experience with GST and TDS compliance.
• Experience with bank and payment reconciliation is essential.
• Exposure to e-commerce/marketplace accounting will be strongly preferred.
• Good working knowledge of Tally / Zoho Books / ERP / accounting software and MS Excel.
• Strong attention to detail and numerical accuracy.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of routine finance activities.
• Good communication and coordination skills.
• Candidates who have worked in a high-growth entrepreneurial environment will be preferred.

What the Role Offers

This is an opportunity to work closely with a Virtual CFO and gain broad exposure to the finance function of a growing D2C/e-commerce business. The role can provide hands-on experience across accounting, compliance, MIS, reconciliations and financial controls, rather than being limited to data-entry accounting.

Location: Sultanpur, Gurgaon
Experience: 3–5 Years