Job Description: Accounts Manager – Intern CA / CMA | Ahmedabad
Department: Finance & Accounts
Reporting To: Finance Manager
Job Type: Full-time
Work Location: In-person (Head Office)- Ahmedabad
Job Summary
We are looking for an Accounts Manager – CA / CMA | Ahmedabad to manage end-to-end accounting operations supporting our e-commerce and retail distributor channels. The role involves maintaining accurate books of accounts for multi-channel sales operations, managing distributor receivables, ensuring GST compliance across channels, and coordinating closely with Sales, Operations, and other teams. The ideal candidate should have hands-on SAP experience and prior exposure to e-commerce and distribution channel accounting in FMCG or retail environments.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Management & Accounting
- Maintain accurate books of accounts for e-commerce and retail distributor channel operations.
- Ensure timely recording of all financial transactions related to sales and channel-specific expenses.
- Monitor channel profitability and operational costs; analyze and report variances to management.
- Manage and reconcile distributor accounts, trade receivables, and payment collection tracking.
- Implement strong internal controls for channel transaction management and expense tracking.
GST & Tax Compliance
- Ensure comprehensive GST compliance across all sales channels (e-commerce, distributors, direct retail).
- Manage GST classification for different product categories and sales channels.
- Oversee Input Tax Credit (ITC) reconciliation and optimization across channels.
- Support GST return data validation (GSTR-1, GSTR-2, GSTR-3B) across channel transactions.
- Ensure compliance with TDS and other statutory requirements.
- Support GST audits, assessments, and statutory filings related to channel operations.
- Maintain accurate documentation for compliance and audits.
Vendor & Distributor Coordination
- Verify purchase and distributor invoices for GST accuracy and ensure proper accounting.
- Coordinate with Sales and Channel Management teams for proper documentation and compliance.
- Support distributor billing, payment terms, and settlement processes.
- Monitor credit notes, returns, and allowances across channels.
E-Commerce Platform Management
- Manage accounting for e-commerce platform transactions (marketplace, own website).
- Reconcile e-commerce platform statements with accounts records.
- Track platform charges, commissions, and promotional expenses.
- Ensure proper GST treatment for different e-commerce transaction types.
- Coordinate with digital marketing and sales on promotional spend tracking.
Team Supervision & Process Management
- Supervise accounts executives and channel accounting staff.
- Provide guidance, training, and ensure timely completion of accounting activities.
- Ensure adherence to company financial policies and procedures.
- Prepare financial reports and MIS for channel performance analysis.
- Drive process improvements and standardisation in channel accounting.
Qualifications
- CMA / MBA (Finance) / CA Inter / M.Com / B.Com
Experience
- 5–8 years of accounting experience with mandatory exposure to multi-channel sales operations, e-commerce, or distribution channel accounting.
- Preferred experience in FMCG, retail, or e-commerce companies with distributor and online sales channels.
Must-Have Skills
- Strong GST knowledge and hands-on compliance experience across multiple sales channels (MANDATORY)
- SAP working knowledge (MANDATORY)
- Strong understanding of multi-channel accounting (e-commerce, distributor, direct retail)
- Experience with distributor receivables management and trade credit control
- Knowledge of e-commerce platform accounting and reconciliation
- Knowledge of TDS compliance
- Ability to coordinate with cross-functional teams (Sales, Logistics, Digital, Channel Management)
Preferred Skills
- Experience with marketplace platforms (Amazon, Flipkart, etc.)
- Knowledge of distribution channel dynamics and trade practices
- Experience in FMCG or retail sector
- Familiarity with inventory management systems and warehouse operations
- Understanding of e-commerce tax implications