Senior Accountant

Company Description

Anupam Fuels Private Limited is a trading company with more than 25 years of experience in the iron and steel sector. The company specializes in trading Coke, imported coal, pig iron, imported ferrous metal scrap, met coke, billets, iron ore pellets, and other iron and steel products. Over the years, Anupam Fuels has built deep domain expertise and long-standing relationships within the industry. The organization focuses on reliable supply, quality products, and efficient service for its customers.

Key Responsibility Areas

1. Banking & Business Finance Coordination

• Act as the primary point of contact for all working capital, term loan, and trade finance facilities (CC/OD, LC, BG, term loans) with the company's bankers.
• Prepare and submit stock and book-debt statements, QIS/FFR/CMA data, and other periodic returns required for facility renewal and monitoring.
• Coordinate documentation for sanction, renewal, enhancement, and closure of credit facilities, including collateral, hypothecation, and charge-related paperwork.
• Liaise with banks on day-to-day matters — fund transfers, LC/BG issuance and amendments, import/export documentation, and reconciliation of bank charges and interest.
• Maintain relationships with relationship managers and respond to bank audits, stock audits, and TEV/legal audits as required.
• Monitor drawing power, facility utilization, and covenant compliance, and flag risks to management in advance.

2. Statutory Compliance

• Own the end-to-end statutory compliance calendar for the company and its stakeholders, including GST, TDS/TCS, Income Tax, PF, ESI, Professional Tax, and other applicable laws.
• Ensure timely and accurate filing of GST returns (GSTR-1, 3B, 9/9C), TDS returns (24Q/26Q), advance tax computation, and Income Tax return filing for the company and, where required, key stakeholders.
• Track changes in statutory requirements and update internal processes to remain compliant.
• Maintain a compliance tracker and provide periodic status reports to management, escalating any risk of default or penalty.
• Coordinate responses to notices, assessments, and queries raised by tax and regulatory authorities, working with consultants where needed.

3. Audit & Company Secretarial Coordination

• Act as the coordination point between the company and its statutory auditors for finalization of accounts, tax audit, and any other audit assignments.
• Prepare schedules, reconciliations, and supporting documentation required for statutory and internal audits, and ensure timely closure of audit queries and observations.
• Coordinate with the Company Secretary/CS firm for ROC filings, board and shareholder meeting documentation, statutory registers, and other Companies Act compliances.
• Ensure books of accounts are audit-ready at all times and support the preparation of financial statements as per applicable accounting standards.

Additional / Supporting Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day accounting operations, ledger scrutiny, and monthly book closure in coordination with the accounts team.
• Support preparation of MIS reports, cash flow statements, and budget vs. actual analysis for management.
• Guide and review the work of junior accounts staff where applicable.

Qualifications & Experience

• B.Com/M.Com; CA (Inter)/CMA (Inter) preferred; qualified CA is a strong plus.
• 5–8 years of relevant experience, with demonstrated exposure to bank liaisoning and statutory compliance in a similar-sized company.
• Working knowledge of Tally/ERP systems, MS Excel, and GST/Income Tax e-filing portals.
• Prior experience in the fuel, oil & gas, trading, or distribution sector is an advantage but not mandatory.

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong working knowledge of GST, TDS, Income Tax, Companies Act, and banking documentation.
• Ability to independently manage external stakeholders — bankers, auditors, consultants, and government officials.
• High attention to detail, ownership, and ability to work to statutory deadlines under minimal supervision.
• Clear, professional communication, both written and verbal, for correspondence with banks and authorities.
• Integrity and discretion in handling confidential financial and stakeholder information.