Head of Accounting

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Head of Accounts to lead our finance and accounting operations at our Goa facility. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in the beverage manufacturing industry, hands-on experience with Zohobooks, and a proven track record in managing banking operations, Excise, VAT, and GST compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage the complete accounting function, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting.
• Handle day-to-day banking operations, including fund management, bank reconciliations, and maintaining relationships with financial institutions.
• Ensure compliance with Excise, VAT, and GST regulations, including timely filing of returns and liaison with statutory authorities.
• Supervise accounts payable / receivable, inventory accounting, and cost control processes.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and management reports.
• Lead and mentor the accounts team, ensuring best practices in financial processes and controls.
• Coordinate with internal and external auditors for periodic audits.
• Manage payroll, statutory payments, and vendor payments.
• Implement and optimize accounting processes using Zohobooks .
• Support management in budgeting, forecasting, and strategic financial planning.

Required Qualifications & Experience

Criteria Requirement

Education Inter CA / Inter ICWA

Experience 8–9 years in manufacturing (preferably beverage and Banking experience)

Accounting Software Working knowledge of Zohobooks

Banking Operations Experience in dealing with banks and conducting all related bank work

Taxation Hands-on experience with Excise, VAT, and GST compliance

Location Preference Willing to work at Bicholim, Goa

Communication Strong English communication skills

Leadership Team management and mentoring experience

Preferred Skills

Skills Required

Accounts Payable, Banking Operations, Financial Reporting, inventory accounting , Cost Control