Senior Accountant

About the role

BlueBay Pack is seeking a Senior Accountant to join its finance team in Kozhikode. This full‑time, on‑site position will lead day‑to‑day accounting operations and provide financial insights that support the company’s industrial packaging business.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain the general ledger, post journal entries and perform month‑end and year‑end close activities.
• Manage accounts payable and receivable, credit control and cash‑flow monitoring.
• Prepare accurate monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements.
• Support budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis against targets.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, tax regulations and internal controls.
• Coordinate with external auditors and assist in audit preparation.
• Identify and implement process improvements and best practices.
• Collaborate with operations, procurement and sales teams.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; professional certifications (CA, CMA, ACCA) are a plus.
• Proven experience in a senior accounting role, preferably within manufacturing or distribution.
• Strong analytical mindset, detail‑oriented and able to meet strict deadlines.
• Effective communicator capable of working with cross‑functional teams and guiding junior staff.

Required skills

• Hands‑on experience with ERP systems – Odoo preferred; SAP, Oracle or similar are also valuable.
• Advanced Excel skills for financial analysis and reporting.
• Solid understanding of GL, journal entries, reconciliations, AP/AR and cash‑flow management.