Samsara Shipping - Chartered Accountant

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Accounting & Reporting:

- Manage end-to-end accounting operations including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and reconciliations.

- Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closing activities.

- Finalize financial statements in compliance with IND AS and IFRS standards.

- Ensure accuracy and integrity of financial records and reporting.

- Prepare management reports, dashboards, and financial MIS for leadership review.

Budgeting & Cash Flow Management:

- Prepare annual budgets, forecasts, and financial plans.

- Monitor budget utilization and analyze variances against projections.

- Manage cash flow planning, fund allocation, and working capital requirements.

- Ensure optimum utilization of financial resources.

Taxation & Statutory Compliance:

- Ensure timely compliance with GST, TDS, Income Tax, and other statutory requirements.

- Handle direct and indirect taxation matters including assessments, reconciliations, and audits.

- Coordinate with auditors, consultants, banks, and regulatory authorities.

- Stay updated with changes in accounting standards and taxation laws.

Internal Controls & Process Management:

- Develop and implement financial policies, SOPs, and internal control mechanisms.

- Ensure adherence to accounting policies and compliance frameworks.

- Identify opportunities for process improvement and automation.

- Strengthen financial governance and risk management practices.

Team Management & Stakeholder Coordination:

- Lead and mentor finance and accounting teams.

- Conduct training and capability-building initiatives for team members.

- Collaborate with business teams and senior management for financial planning and decision-making.

- Support leadership with financial insights and strategic recommendations.

Desired Candidate Profile:

- Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA) with 6-9 years of relevant experience.

- Prior experience in Shipping, Logistics, Freight Forwarding, or similar industries preferred.

- Strong exposure to IND AS & IFRS accounting and financial statement finalization.

- Hands-on experience in Direct Taxation and GST compliance.

- Strong knowledge of accounting principles, audit processes, and financial controls.

- Excellent analytical, organizational, and stakeholder management skills.

- Proficiency in MS Excel and ERP systems is mandatory.

- High level of integrity, professionalism, and ownership mindset.

Preferred Skills:

- Financial Accounting

- IND AS / IFRS

- Finalization of Accounts

- GST & Direct Taxation

- Budgeting & Forecasting

- Cash Flow Management

- Financial MIS

- Internal Controls

- ERP Systems

- Audit & Compliance