Accountant

Bayfield Food Ingredients is a leading provider of high-quality food ingredients, committed to empowering our clients to create exceptional food products. Based in Kochi, Kerala, we're a dynamic and growing company that values quality, customer satisfaction, and strategic partnerships. We're looking for passionate individuals to help us expand our market reach and build lasting relationships in the food industry.

Job Title: Accountant

Key Responsibilities:

• Handle day-to-day accounting operations, including journal entries, ledgers, reconciliations, and data accuracy.
• Manage Accounts Payable and Receivable, ensuring timely vendor payments and customer collections.
• Prepare and maintain monthly financial statements, MIS reports, and cash flow projections.
• Conduct inventory accounting and cost tracking for raw materials, ingredients, and finished goods.
• Coordinate with procurement and production teams for cost allocation and expense control.
• Assist in budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Ensure GST, TDS, and other statutory compliance are met on time.
• Liaise with auditors for internal and statutory audits.
• Maintain and update ERP/accounting systems (Tally / SAP / Zoho Books, etc.) efficiently.

Qualification and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or a related field (e.g., B.Com, BBA – Finance)
• [Optional but preferred] Master’s degree (e.g., M.Com, MBA – Finance) or professional certifications like CA Inter, CMA, or CPA
• 3–5 years of hands-on accounting experience, preferably in the food manufacturing, FMCG, or hospitality sector
• Strong understanding of cost accounting, inventory valuation
• Experience with GST, TDS, and other statutory compliance applicable to the food sector

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: In person