Senior Accountant at Bridge Talent Management

​Key Responsibilities:

• Monitor and manage daily inventory movements, ensuring accuracy in raw materials, packaging, and finished goods.
• Develop and implement robust stock reconciliation processes, identifying and resolving discrepancies promptly.
• Work closely with operations to optimize stock levels and reduce wastage, including setting up inventory tracking systems.
• Establish cost accounting systems to capture production costs accurately, including raw materials, labor, and overhead.
• Analyze production variances and provide recommendations for cost-saving measures.
• Track and reconcile sales revenue, customer payments, and accounts receivable to ensure timely collections.
• Manage accounts payable and vendor relationships, ensuring efficient payment cycles and leveraging credit terms.
• Prepare and maintain detailed cash flow forecasts to support operational and strategic decision-making.
• Lead the development and implementation of financial workflows tailored to the unique needs of an avocado processing plant.
• Collaborate with the production team to set up financial checkpoints in the supply chain, ensuring cost efficiency.
• Oversee the preparation and submission of statutory reports, including tax filings (VAT, income tax, excise duty) and regulatory compliance.
• Prepare detailed financial reports and presentations for management and investors, including KPIs and trend analyses.
• Provide hands-on support to operational teams, bridging financial insights with business operations.
• Train and mentor junior accounting staff to build a strong finance team capable of handling complex tasks.
• Drive the setup and maintenance of accounting and ERP systems to automate inventory, production, and financial data.
• Use financial and operational data to provide actionable insights to the leadership team.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• CPA or ACCA certification is mandatory.
• Minimum of 5 years of accounting experience, ideally in manufacturing, FMCG, or preferably avocado processing company
• Expertise in inventory control, stock reconciliation, and cost accounting is essential.
• Advanced proficiency in accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, SAP, or similar ERP platforms).
• Familiarity with the cultural and trade practices of Indian or Asian markets is an added advantage.
• Experience working with suppliers, partners, or stakeholders from diverse cultural backgrounds.
• Knowledge of procurement, inventory management, or logistics in industries catering to Indian or international markets is desirable.
• Proficiency in languages commonly used in trade markets, such as Hindi or Gujarati, is an asset but not mandatory.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a focus on practical and actionable solutions.
• Exceptional ability to multitask and thrive in a fast-paced, startup environment.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, with a track record of collaboration across teams.