Accountant

Job Title: Deputy Manager – Manufacturing Plant
Department: Finance & Accounts
Reporting To: General Manager Finance Manager
Location: [AVS Tema Plant]

Job Purpose:
To ensure accurate and timely accounting, reporting, and compliance of all financial
transactions related to plant operations, including procurement, production, inventory, payroll,
and vendor management. The role supports smooth day-to-day accounting and provides
financial insights for effective cost control and decision-making.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Accounting & Book keeping
 Maintain accurate books of accounts in ERP/SAP/Tally (or relevant accounting system).
 Manage and reconcile general ledger, sub-ledgers, and intercompany accounts.
 Record all financial transactions including purchase, sales, expenses, and journal entries.
 Ensure compliance with accounting standards and company policies.
 Handling customs matters and bonded warehouse operations include Bonded
Warehouse Stock & Duty Reconciliation.
2. Payables & Receivables
 Maintain customer accounts, track receivables, and prepare customer reconciliation
statements and resolve discrepancies.
 Process vendor invoices and ensure timely payments as per credit terms.
 Prepare vendor reconciliation statements and resolve discrepancies.
3. Inventory & Cost Accounting
 Coordinate with the stores and production departments for accurate inventory records.
 Verify material issue, consumption, and closing stock.
 Assist in preparation of cost sheets and analysis of production cost variances.

4. Banking & Treasury Operations
 Handle daily banking operations including deposits, payments, and fund transfers.
 Prepare bank reconciliations and maintain cash flow statements.
 Support treasury functions and ensure sufficient working capital availability.
5. Statutory Compliance
 Assist in preparation and filing of statutory returns – VAT, WHT, PAYE, Social Security,
etc.
 Ensure compliance with internal controls and audit requirements.
 Coordinate with internal and external auditors for timely completion of audits.
6. Reporting
 Prepare monthly trial balance, P&L, and balance sheet schedules.
 Support in preparation of plant-level MIS reports and variance analysis.
 Provide timely reports to management on financial and operational performance.

Qualifications & Experience:
 Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Commerce & CA intermediate
 Minimum 5–10 years of accounting experience in a manufacturing or industrial
environment.
 Strong knowledge of cost accounting and inventory management.
 Proficiency in MS Excel and accounting software (Tally, SAP, QuickBooks, or ERP
system).

Key Skills:
 Strong analytical and numerical ability.
 Attention to detail and accuracy.
 Good understanding of accounting principles and taxation.
 Effective communication and coordination skills.

 Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure.