Import & Export Accountant

JOB PURPOSE

Responsible for accurate accounting of domestic import purchases, landed costs, export sales, export receivables, export bill discounting, domestic bill discounting, lending and loan transactions. Ensure proper documentation, reconciliation, bank coordination and timely month-end closure.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Import Accounting & AP – Record and verify supplier invoices and import documents; book purchases; account for customs duty, IGST, freight, C&F;, port/terminal charges, insurance and other costs; prepare shipment-wise landed-cost statements and track outstanding bills.

2. Import Documentation & Reconciliation – Maintain and verify Bill of Entry, commercial invoice, packing list, Bill of Lading/Airway Bill, freight/C&F; invoices and customs documents. Reconcile import, freight, C&F; and duty ledgers; resolve discrepancies and maintain audit documentation.

3. Export Accounting & AR – Prepare export invoices; verify against sales orders and shipping documents; maintain customer receivables; track export bills from invoice to realization; record receipts, monitor overdue balances and support timely collection.

4. Bill Discounting, Lending & Loans – Handle accounting and reconciliation of domestic bill discounting and lending transactions. Support loan/working-capital facilities, documentation, sanction, disbursement, repayment, interest and charges; maintain bill-wise and loan-wise records.

5. Bank Reconciliation & Month-End – Reconcile bank accounts, export receivables, import, freight, C&F; and discounting accounts. Clear unreconciled items; prepare schedules for purchases, goods in transit, import expenses, receivables, discounted bills, bank charges and interest; pass accrual/adjustment entries.

6. Export Bill Discounting – Process export bills submitted for discounting; record bank proceeds and related charges; maintain bill-wise records; track final realization; reconcile receivables, bank and discounting accounts; monitor outstanding bills and closure.

KEY SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Accounting, Finance or related field.
• 1–5 years’ experience in Import & Export Accounting / AP / AR.
• Strong knowledge of import landed-cost accounting, Bill of Entry, Customs Duty, Import IGST, Freight, C&F; and import documentation.
• Experience in Export Accounting and Export Bill Discounting; strong bank and ledger reconciliation skills.
• Good knowledge of MS Excel and accounting/ERP software.
• Strong attention to detail, documentation and coordination with banks, suppliers, customers, C&F; agents, logistics, purchase, sales and treasury teams.

KEY FOCUS: Import Accounting • Landed Cost • Export Accounting • Receivables • Bill Discounting • Loans & Working Capital • Bank Reconciliation • Documentation • Month-End Closing