Senior Account Executive

Company Description

Fettling Automation is a leading provider of specialized equipment for fettling shops in foundries across India. We cater to the grinding, degating, and cutting requirements of the foundry industry with innovative solutions. Our commitment is to deliver high-quality products that enhance operational efficiency and streamline processes for our clients. With a focus on industrial automation, we are dedicated to supporting the evolving needs of modern foundries.

Role Description

This is a full-time, on-site role for an Senior Accounts Executive located in Chennai. The Senior Accounts Executive will be responsible for managing comprehensive financial operations, including trade finance, book keeping, and administrative duties. The ideal candidate will ensure precision in financial records, analyze financial data, and engage in effective communication with internal and external stakeholders while adhering to organizational goals and compliance requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Accounting & Bookkeeping: Manage full-cycle accounting, bookkeeping, data entry processes, and general administrative office duties.
• Trade Finance: Handle import and export-based documentation for the trading of goods.
• Financial Operations: Oversee all activities related to accounts payable (AP), accounts receivable (AR), and payroll departments.
• Reporting & Analysis: Prepare and maintain financial statements. Generate weekly confidential sales reports for management and maintain daily sales and purchase reports for MIS.
• Budgeting & Cost Control: Prepare and update cost reports, analyzing variances between actual budgets and total sales. Actively support management with a focus on the expense component of the budget.
• Banking & Vendor Management: Administer online banking functions, monitor and record company expenses, manage vendor accounts, and generate weekly on-demand cheques while ensuring compliance with accounting deadlines.
• Client & Office Administration: Schedule client appointments, maintain up-to-date confidential client files, and manage internal and external mail functions.
• Process Improvement: Identify and implement continuous improvements in accounting workflows and data entry processes.

Qualifications & Skills

•   Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
•   Prior experience in accounting, bookkeeping, or financial operations.
•   Strong foundation in Financial & Accounting Analysis and Trade Finance.
•   Proficiency in financial software, tools, and data entry processes.
•   Detail-oriented with a strong commitment to accuracy and compliance.
•   Excellent written and verbal communication skills for effective customer service and client engagement.