Senior Accountant / CA

Company Overview

Didier & Frank is a luxury chocolate brand renowned for its leadership in dark chocolates and cocoa products. The company specializes in quick commerce, airline partnerships, retail, and distribution channels, operating within the FMCG and food & beverage manufacturing sectors. The organization fosters a dynamic, fast-paced environment focused on innovation and high-growth opportunities.

Job Summary

We are seeking a sharp, detail-oriented Senior Accountant / Chartered Accountant (CA) to oversee core financial operations during a period of rapid expansion. The role involves managing complex reconciliation cycles, margin analyses, GST/compliance, and working capital optimization across high-velocity quick commerce platforms and institutional accounts. The successful candidate will contribute to maintaining financial accuracy, ensuring compliance, and supporting strategic decision-making in a fast-paced, channel-specific environment.

Responsibilities

• Quick Commerce & Institutional Reconciliation
  • Execute daily/weekly settlements and automated reconciliations for platforms such as Blinkit, Zepto, Swiggy Instamart, and Amazon.
  • Track, verify, and reconcile platform deductions, promotional allowances, listing fees, damaged stock returns, and platform commission invoices.
  • Manage high-volume institutional invoicing for airline partners (In-Flight Catering & Branding), ensuring precise PO-to-invoice matching and timely payment collection.
• Inventory Accounting & COGS Management
  • Monitor raw material inventories (cocoa, coffee beans, packaging materials) and finished goods across warehouses, dark stores, and third-party logistics (3PL).
  • Track Cost of Goods Sold (COGS), yield variances, and wastage during manufacturing and packaging processes.
  • Conduct periodic physical inventory audits and reconcile physical stock with ERP records.
• Taxation, Statutory Compliance & Audits
  • Manage end-to-end GST compliance, including filing GSTR-1, GSTR-3B, matching 2B reconciliations, and managing e-way bills for interstate transfers.
  • Ensure accurate computation and timely deposit of TDS/TCS and other statutory dues.
  • Coordinate with internal and external auditors for statutory financial audits, tax audits, and year-end closures.
• Cash Flow & Management Reporting (MIS)
  • Prepare weekly channel-wise revenue, gross margin, and contribution margin dashboards for leadership.
  • Manage vendor payouts, airline trade credit cycles, and working capital forecasting.
  • Maintain meticulous books of accounts up to finalization of Balance Sheets and Profit & Loss statements.

Qualifications

• Educational Qualifications: Chartered Accountant (CA) or Inter-CA / M.Com with 3-5 years of strong post-qualification experience in D2C, FMCG, or retail distribution.
• Technical Skills:
  • Advanced proficiency in Tally Prime, Zoho Books, SAP, ERP systems.
  • Expert-level MS Excel skills (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, Power Query, automated reconciliation sheets).
• Channel & Industry Experience:
  • Direct experience managing accounting for quick commerce aggregators (Blinkit, Zepto) or major institutional B2B/airline clients.
• Compliance & Taxation:
  • Deep understanding of GST regulations, HSN code classifications, e-invoicing norms, and TDS/TCS mechanics.
• Soft Skills:
  • Numbers-obsessed, proactive, detail-oriented.
  • Ability to hold channel managers accountable for credit terms and settlements.

Preferred Skills

• Experience working in high-growth, fast-paced environments.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to implement automated financial workflows.
• Excellent communication skills for cross-functional coordination.

Experience

• 3 to 7 years of relevant experience in finance and accounts, preferably within D2C, FMCG, or retail distribution sectors.
• Proven track record managing reconciliation cycles, compliance, and working capital in a high-velocity environment.

Environment

• Work Setting: In-office at ICC Towers (MCCIA), Pune, with a modern, ultra-premium office space.
• Work Schedule: Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM, with half-day on Saturday.
• Location: Pune, India.
• Environmental Conditions: Office-based role with a fast-paced, dynamic work environment focused on high-volume financial operations.

Salary

• Range: ₹4,00,000 to ₹9,00,000 per annum, commensurate with experience and qualifications.

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