Account Manager

Key Responsibilities

1. Financial Accounting & Operations

• Oversee the daily operations of the accounting department (accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, and cash flow).
• Ensure accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial closing.
• Manage banking relationships, working capital facilities, and foreign exchange (FX) transactions for import/export of raw materials.

2. Cost Accounting & Inventory Management

• Monitor and analyze Product Costing (COGS) , tracking variances between standard and actual costs (yield losses, scrap, and raw material price fluctuations).
• Oversee valuation of complex inventory (Raw Materials, Work-in-Progress/Intermediates, and Finished Goods) in compliance with relevant accounting standards.
• Collaborate with the plant operations and supply chain teams to conduct regular physical inventory verification and reconcile variances.

3. Compliance & Taxation

• Ensure strict compliance with local and international statutory requirements (e.g., GST/VAT, Custom Duties, Corporate Tax, and TDS).
• Coordinate and lead internal, statutory, and tax audits, ensuring zero non-compliance reports.

4. Reporting & Systems

• Prepare detailed financial statements, budget variance reports, and MIS reports for senior management.
• Maintain and optimize the finance module of the companys ERP system (e.g., SAP, Oracle, or Microsoft Dynamics).

Role Requirements & Qualifications

Requirement

Description

Education

CA with Graduation in commerce

Experience

8 to 10 years of core accounting experience in a manufacturing setup (API, Bulk Drugs, or Pharmaceuticals preferred).

Technical Skills

Advanced proficiency in ERP systems (SAP FI/CO module is a massive plus) and MS Excel. Deep knowledge of cost accounting in a process-manufacturing environment.