Retail Accounting Specialist

Please note this position is for a retail organisation and we prefer candidates with experience in accounting from FMCG, Consumer durable, retail or other similar direct to consumer industries.

Also, the opportunity is for a Footwear brand from Europe with Retail as well as Ecommerce operations in India. Please apply only if you have experience in both account payables as well as account receivables in a B2C channel. Also, we need candidates who have good communication skills in English for this role both written as well as verbal.

Purpose and objectives of the job:

- Responsible for processing all accounts payable and accounts receivable

- Provide financial information to management by analyzing financial and accounting data

- Document financial transactions and support finance and accounting procedures

Tasks and accountabilities:

- Preparation of bank reconciliation statements and liaising with banker for day-to-day operations

- Summarize current financial status by collecting information, preparing balance sheets, profit and loss statements and other reports

- Validate financial transactions by auditing documents

- Reconcile financial discrepancies by collecting and analyzing account information

- Secure financial information by completing database backups

- Verify, allocate, post and reconcile transactions

- Produce error-free accounting reports and present their results

- Analyze financial information and summarize financial status

- To prepare TDS and GST computations and filing of returns

- Support month-end and year-end close processes

- To support on day-to-day finance requirements of Own Retail Stores.

Relationships:

- Reporting to Senior Accounts and Compliance Manager, India

- Regional office teams - India and Dubai

Competencies:

- Advanced computer proficiency in Microsoft Office - Expert level Excel skills are essential for this role.

- Experience and knowledge of Tally ERP software and SAP-B1 is advantage.

- Knowledge of book-keeping, reconciliation of vendors, voucher entries etc.

- Knowledge of accounts payable

- Experience and knowledge of TDS and GST computations and filing of returns

- Ability to perform well under pressure and is adaptable to the changing needs of the business

- Ability to effectively present and receive information both orally and in writing when communicating with stakeholders

- Detail orientated and demonstrated accuracy

- Ability to organize and prioritize time effectively

- Ability to seek creative solutions to obstacles or problems

Qualifications:

- B. Com or equivalent in Finance

- CA or Mcom would be given preference

- Minimum of 3 years' experience in an accounting position

Personal Skills:

- Results-oriented self starter who shows resilience, determination and the ability to maintain focus on quantitative objectives in a multi-task demanding environment

- Cooperative, considerate and tactful in dealing with stakeholders

- Ability to work collaboratively in an international multicultural team

- An outgoing personality and ability to integrate positively with a dynamic team

Working conditions:

- Based in India office located in Gurgaon.

- Working hours: 9:30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday

- Medical insurance allowance