Assistant Account Manager - FMCG Finance

Overview

We are seeking a meticulous and analytically driven Assistant Account Manager to oversee accounting and financial processes within our rapidly expanding FMCG division. The candidate will manage distributor and channel finance operations, trade schemes, inventory accounting, working capital, statutory compliance, financial reporting, and provide actionable insights to support management decisions.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute daily accounting activities including accounts payable, receivable, ledger management, fixed assets, and expense processing.
• Conduct timely month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing and prepare schedules that back financial statements.
• Perform bank reconciliations at daily, weekly, and monthly intervals, resolving unreconciled transactions and coordinating with banking partners for smooth operations.
• Manage distributor and channel-specific accounting for multiple sales channels, ensuring ledger accuracy, timely reconciliations, and proper handling of trade claims such as schemes, discounts, returns, and incentives.
• Oversee trade promotion analysis by evaluating ROI on promotional spends versus sales metrics and provide management with insights on scheme effectiveness.
• Take charge of working capital elements — receivables, payables, inventory, cash balances, advances, and expenses — while monitoring and aiming to improve the cash conversion cycle.
• Handle inventory accounting rigorously, ensuring alignment between physical and system records, managing stock issues, and supporting cost control initiatives.
• Develop comprehensive MIS and financial reports covering sales, profitability, trade spend, ageing reports, cash flows, and variances, furnishing management with clear financial health signals.
• Ensure compliance with GST, TDS, TCS, professional tax, income tax, and other statutory obligations, including preparation of reconciliations, filings, and engagement with auditors and tax consultants.

Required Qualifications and Eligibility

Applicants should be graduates from any discipline with solid hands-on experience in FMCG-sector accounting and finance functions, capable of handling comprehensive financial operations and compliance.

Additional Information

The role demands a commercial mindset combined with strong analytical aptitude and attention to detail supporting a fast-growing FMCG business with a diverse product portfolio including frozen momos, instant noodles, and new food & beverage categories. Candidates will collaborate closely with sales, commercial, supply chain, and operations teams to synchronize financial accuracy and control.