Roles and Responsibilities
- Financial Accounting & Reporting: Oversee day-to-day accounting operations, ensuring accurate and timely finalization of accounts, preparation of Balance Sheets, and Profit & Loss statements.
- Taxation & Compliance: Manage all direct and indirect tax compliance, including timely filing of GST returns, Income Tax returns, TDS, and handling related assessments.
- Audit & Assurance: Liaise with internal and statutory auditors, prepare detailed audit schedules, and ensure swift resolution of any audit queries.
- Inventory Management: Supervise stock valuation, physical inventory reconciliation, and control processes, which are critical components of the jewelry retail business.
- Banking & Fund Management: Handle banking relationships, monitor cash flows, perform regular bank reconciliations, and prepare financial MIS reports for senior management.
- Regulatory Adherence: Ensure strict compliance with all statutory regulations, accounting standards, and company policies, while advising management on financial planning and risk mitigation.
Qualifications and Skills
- Must be a qualified Chartered Accountant (CA).
- Minimum 1 year of post-qualification experience in accounting, auditing, and taxation. (Prior experience in the retail or jewelry sector is advantageous but not mandatory).
- Strong working knowledge of accounting software (such as Tally ERP/Prime) and proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Advanced Excel.
- In-depth understanding of Indian Accounting Standards (Ind AS), GST frameworks, and Income Tax laws.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- High level of professional integrity, responsibility, and meticulous attention to detail.