Account Manager [Accounting, GST & Export Compliance]

JOB SUMMARY

We are seeking a detail-oriented and reliable Account Manager to manage day-to-day bookkeeping, end-to-end accounting operations, and GST compliance, including export-related GST processes. The role involves maintaining accurate financial records, ensuring statutory compliance, coordinating with auditors and GST consultants, and independently handling GST returns and export refund processes. The candidate will be responsible for GST compliance for exports under LUT as well as exports with IGST payment and refund claims, including accurate invoice creation, shipping bill reconciliation, and IGST refund tracking. Proficiency in Zoho Books and/or Tally is

required.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1] Accounting & Financial Operations

• Manage day-to-day bookkeeping, including recording transactions, journal entries, and reconciliations
• Handle end-to-end accounting operations across Purchase, Operations, Billing, Accounts, and Sales
• Maintain accurate books of accounts in compliance with internal policies and statutory requirements
• Perform customer, vendor, and bank reconciliations and ensure ledger accuracy
• Prepare AR/AP ageing reports and manage collections and vendor payment cycles
• Ensure timely month-end and year-end closures, including provisions and reconciliations
• Prepare and analyze Profit & Loss statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements
• Provide management with monthly P&L and cash flow reports, liquidity analysis, and fund forecasts
• Prepare MIS reports, including Sales & Purchase reports and periodic management dashboards
• Support budgeting, financial forecasting, and variance analysis

2] GST, Taxation & Export Compliance

• Prepare and file GST returns including GSTR-1 and GSTR-3B
• Perform ITC reconciliation between books, GSTR-2B, and GST portal data
• Manage GST compliance for exports under LUT
• Handle exports with IGST payment and refund claims
• Create and validate GST-compliant export invoices
• Reconcile export invoices with shipping bills and ICEGATE data
• Track, claim, and follow up on IGST refunds, including responding to deficiency memos
• Maintain GST documentation for audits and statutory reviews
• Ensure accurate calculation and timely payment of GST and TDS liabilities

3] Stakeholder Coordination

• Actively coordinate with statutory auditors, GST consultants, banks, and other service providers
• Support audit processes by providing data, reconciliations, and documentation
• Liaise with consultants on complex GST or regulatory matters as required

CORE SKILLS

1] Accounting & Financial Operations: Bookkeeping, GL Accounting, Bank Reconciliation, Customer/Vendor Reconciliation, Month-end Close, Ledger Scrutiny

2] AR/AP Management: Billing Support, Collections Follow-up, Vendor Payments, AR/AP Ageing, Working Capital Monitoring

3] Reporting & MIS: MIS Reporting, P&L, Cash Flow Statements, Weekly Sales Reports, Liquidity & Fund Forecasting

4] GST & Export Compliance: GSTR-1, GSTR-3B, ITC Reconciliation (2B vs Books), LUT Exports (0% GST), IGST Paid Exports, IGST Refund Processing, Invoice–Shipping Bill–ICEGATE Reconciliation

5] Audit & Compliance: Statutory Compliance, Audit Coordination, Documentation, Internal Controls

6] Taxation (Exposure): Basic exposure to Corporate Tax and FEMA compliance

7] Tools: Advanced Excel, Zoho Books, Tally

8] EXIM: Export Documentation and Compliance

REQUIRED SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• Proven experience in accounting and bookkeeping roles with GST responsibilities
• Hands-on experience in GST return filing and export-related GST compliance is mandatory
• Experience handling exports under LUT and IGST refund mechanisms
• Strong working knowledge of Zoho Books and/or Tally
• Good understanding of accounting principles, GST laws, and compliance requirements
• Strong analytical, organizational, and documentation skills
• High attention to detail with the ability to manage deadlines

PREFERRED ATTRIBUTES

• Experience working in export-oriented or trading businesses
• Ability to independently manage accounting and GST operations with minimal supervision
• Strong coordination and communication skills