Plant Accountant (Expat)

SUMMARY:
Our client is looking for an experienced and detail-oriented Plant Accountant to oversee plant-level

POSITION INFO:

Our client is looking for an experienced and detail-oriented Plant Accountant to oversee plant-level accounting operations, financial reporting, budgeting, and tax compliance. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in finance within the FMCG, food, or beverage industry and significant experience working with SAP and large data sets.

Responsibilities

• Review general ledger, customer, and vendor accounts

• Oversee day-to-day accounting and month-end closing activities

• Prepare and finalize financial statements, including profit and loss, balance sheet, and cash flow statements

• Conduct monthly book closures and trial balance validation

• Perform fixed asset accounting and prepare reconciliations for banks, customers, and vendors

• Ensure compliance with tax regulations and prepare operational tax return schedules

• Coordinate with cross-functional teams (Finance, Purchase, HR, Admin, Marketing, and CP) to collect and review financial information

• Prepare annual budgets, forecasts, variance analyses, and related financial reports

• Review submitted budgets and monitor performance against them

• Conduct detailed provision analysis and journal entry preparation

• Perform costing and pricing analysis, and monitor variances in price, quantity, yield, and overhead

• Handle tax accounting and preparation of tax schedules

• Coordinate internal and external audits

• Ensure compliance with Indian statutory requirements such as VAT, PF, TDS, and Companies Act

• Manage and analyze large data sets using Excel and SAP

Key Skills

• In-depth understanding of accounting principles, including IFRS and US GAAP

• Strong skills in financial analysis, reconciliation, budgeting, and reporting

• Proficiency in SAP (minimum 3–5 years of experience)

• Advanced Excel skills and ability to manage large data sets

• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities

• Excellent communication and coordination skills

• Attention to detail and analytical mindset

• 10–12 years of relevant experience, preferably in the FMCG, food, or beverage industry

• Working knowledge of Indian compliance regulations

• Hands-on experience with SAP and advanced Excel

• Brewery experience Advantageous

Qualifications

• CA or ICWA certification