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Role & responsibilities : About the Role Responsible for end-to-end branch-level accounting, compliance, payables/receivables, stock management, reconciliations, and financial control for Sales Office/OC/JW within the assigned jurisdiction. The Branch Accountant serves as a Finance Controller at the branch level, ensuring diligence, compliance, and minimal audit queries. Key Responsibilities 1. Accounting & Compliance Record all branch transactions with accurate GST & TDS compliance. Ensure correct taxation treatment for all invoices as per HO guidelines. 2. Payables Management Verify and process ASP bills, travel claims, franchisee/contractor claims, and routine/non-routine expenses as per SOP/DOA. Manage OC/JW event expense approvals, documentation, and accounting. Prepare timely payment advice for employee/vendor payouts. 3. Receivables Management Follow up with dealers for collection and ensure timely deposits through various payment modes. Daily monitoring of CD dues and CMS reconciliation. Handle security deposit transactions, dealer outstanding reports, and quarterly confirmations. 4. Stock Management Execute BT and stock billing, STR creation for OC/JW. Conduct half-yearly inventory verification for JW/Atelier/OC locations. 5. Financial Control & Reporting Month-end closing, including bank/GST/TDS reconciliations and trial balance review. Prepare monthly expense dashboards and review with Branch Head. Submit complete monthly accounts to HO within timelines. Manage fixed assets (capitalization, FAR, physical verification) and review dealer security deposit status. .Key Competencies Strong knowledge of GST, TDS, and branch-level accounting practices Ability to manage payables and receivables with accuracy and timeliness Excellent reconciliation and financial reporting skills Attention to detail and diligence in compliance adherence Effective coordination with multiple stakeholders including dealers, HO, and vendors Proficiency in ERP/accounting software and MS Excel Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities Qualifications and Experience Education: MBA-FINANCE / M.Com / CA Inter or equivalent qualification in Accounting or Finance Experience: 4-7 years of relevant experience in branch accounting, preferably in a manufacturing or distribution company .
11,726 accountant jobs open right now — here's where
Most are in the US, but your next role might be somewhere unexpected.
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Right now there are 11,726 open accountant positions on WorkMundi. The US leads with 3,242 jobs, followed by India (2,285), Australia (1,359), Philippines (629), and Singapore (441). If you've been thinking your options are limited to one country, look again.
One practical move: search by country first, not just by job title. The accountant role differs in scope, compliance, and day-to-day work depending on where you'd be based. A position in Australia may involve different tax codes, audit standards, and reporting cycles than one in India or the US. Narrowing by location before you read descriptions saves time and helps you spot roles that actually fit your expertise.
When you interview for an accountant role, expect this question: "Walk me through how you'd handle a transaction that doesn't reconcile." Hiring managers ask it because they want to see your troubleshooting method, not just whether you found the error. Practice explaining your logic step-by-step — what you check first, how you document it, and how you escalate if needed. That matters more than the final answer.
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