Accounts executive- FMCG Chennai

Job Title: Accounts Executive

Location: Chennai
Department: Accounts & Finance
Reports To: Accounts Manager / Director
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Purpose (Why this role exists)

The Accounts Executive is responsible for day-to-day accounting operations, ensuring 100% compliance, accurate books, timely payments, and clean reporting. This role is critical to maintaining financial discipline across ESF’s FMCG operations.

In simple words:
No errors. No delays. No excuses.

Key Responsibilities1. Accounting & Bookkeeping

• Maintain day-to-day accounting entries in Tally (Sales, Purchase, Expense, Journal).
• Ensure ledger accuracy for suppliers, distributors, transporters, and expenses.
• Handle bank entries, CC account postings, and daily bank reconciliation.

2. GST & Statutory Compliance

• Prepare and file GSTR-1, GSTR-3B, and assist in GSTR-2A/2B reconciliation.
• Coordinate with CA for GST returns, audits, and notices.
• Maintain GST-compliant invoices and records.

3. Sales & Purchase Accounting

• Verify sales invoices, debit notes, credit notes.
• Record purchase bills, transport bills, and job-work expenses.
• Ensure cash-and-carry compliance (100% advance payment discipline).

4. Payments & Collections

• Process vendor payments (NEFT / RTGS).
• Track outstanding payables and receivables.
• Support cheque handling, follow-ups, and bounce tracking (if any).

5. Payroll & Employee Records

• Assist in salary processing, PF, ESI entries.
• Maintain employee reimbursement and advance records.
• Support HR with payroll data and statutory deductions.

6. Reporting & Controls

• Prepare monthly MIS, expense summaries, and variance reports.
• Support internal audits and management reviews.
• Maintain proper documentation and filing systems (physical + digital).

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• 100% timely GST filings with zero penalties.
• Zero accounting mismatches in monthly reconciliation.
• On-time vendor payments as per approval.
• Accurate monthly MIS submission.
• Clean audit observations.

Required Qualifications

• B.Com / M.Com (Finance or Accounting preferred).
• 2–5 years experience in FMCG / Manufacturing / Trading company.
• Strong working knowledge of Tally, GST, and Excel.
• Familiarity with PF, ESI, and statutory compliance is an advantage.

Skills & Competencies

• High attention to detail (numbers don’t lie, neither should you).
• Strong follow-up and coordination skills.
• Ability to work under deadlines.
• Integrity, confidentiality, and discipline.
• Comfortable working in a fast-moving FMCG environment.

What ESF Expects (Culture Fit)

• Respect for systems and processes.
• Ownership mindset – “This is my company’s money.”
• Willingness to learn and upgrade skills.
• Zero tolerance for shortcuts or data manipulation.

Salary & Benefits

• Salary: As per industry standards & experience
• Statutory benefits: PF, ESI
• Performance-based growth opportunities
• Long-term role in a growing FMCG organization

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Fresher

Pay: ₹9,541.29 - ₹27,390.70 per month

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Provident Fund

Work Location: In person