Senior Accountant

About the Role

Madhoganj Agro Farmer Producer Company Limited seeks an experienced and responsible Senior Accountant & FPO Operations Executive to handle daily accounting, purchase-sale records for FMCG and agricultural inputs/outputs, inventory management, bill-voucher processing, NABARD-related expense documentation, and regular financial reporting. The position requires proficient hands-on skills in Tally Prime and the ability to manage accounts independently. Work location is the Madhoganj FPO office in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate and timely entry of transactions in Tally Prime including sales, purchases, receipts, payments, journals, debit and credit notes.
• Update cash book, bank book, petty cash, and customer/vendor ledgers regularly with relevant invoices and receipts.
• Match cash, UPI, and bank transactions with invoices and receipts and perform bank reconciliations.
• Prepare reports on receivables, payables, and pending payments while ensuring proper backup documents and approvals for all transactions.
• Record purchase, sales, billing, returns, and stock details for FMCG, agricultural inputs, bio-products, and other FPO products including batch and expiry details where applicable.
• Coordinate physical stock verification and report discrepancies immediately to management.
• Track payments to farmers, customers, and suppliers consistently.
• Maintain separate ledger and cost-center records for NABARD management-cost assistance and other approved funding; track budget, funds receipt, expenditures, and balances.
• Organize bills, vouchers, approvals, and payment proofs for salary, office expenses, travel, and other sanctioned expenditures; prepare expenditure statements and utilization details as per agency requirements.
• Manage FPO-related financial and operational documentation including machinery/service bookings, usage, charges, receipts, maintenance expenses, member/share records, meeting attendance, payroll inputs, contracts, renewals, and maintain trackers for pending documents.
• Prepare weekly review files covering cash, bank, purchase-sales, stock, outstanding payments, and pending vouchers for management review; promptly correct errors and pending items.
• Submit monthly financial summaries, including income-expense statement, bank reconciliation, stock reports, and budget versus expense analysis within 7 working days post-month-end.
• Immediately report any unexplained cash/stock variations, duplicate bills, or unsupported expenses to management.
• Ensure compliance-related data preparation for GST, TDS, and other statutory requirements and timely coordination with CAs or consultants.
• Maintain organized record-keeping for filing acknowledgements, challans, and compliance documentation.
• Learn and use the FPO's accounting/ERP software regularly while safeguarding the confidentiality of financial data and ensuring regular backups and document security.

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of practical experience managing accounts with strong command of Tally Prime beyond certification.
• Graduation in B.Com or a relevant degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Solid understanding of accounting, inventory control, bank reconciliation, and ledger management.
• Proficiency in MS Excel for formula usage, lookups, sorting, filtering, and report generation.
• Working knowledge of GST and TDS with experience coordinating with auditors or Chartered Accountants.
• Comfortable with email communication, digital document handling like PDF and scanning, and ease in using accounting software.
• Clear communication skills in Hindi and basic professional English comprehension.
• Strong attention to accuracy, integrity in work, excellent time management, and ability to work independently with responsibility.

Preferred Experience

Candidates with backgrounds in FPO/FPC, agri-input businesses, FMCG distribution, trading, or inventory-driven organizations are preferred. Additional experience in NABARD-funded projects, grant documentation, or audit preparation offers extra advantage.

Working Conditions

• Regular presence at the Madhoganj FPO office is mandatory; this is not a remote or freelance role.
• All payments will be made strictly following authorized management approval.
• The accountant will be responsible for preparing weekly reviews and implementing corrections; independent audits and certifications will be performed by designated reviewers or CAs.

Selection Process

After CV shortlisting, candidates will undergo practical assessments in Tally Prime and Excel focusing on accounting entries, bank reconciliations, stock records, and bill-voucher validation, followed by interviews.