Zonal Accountant

About the role

The Zonal Accountant will manage day‑to‑day accounting and financial activities across the assigned zone, ensuring accurate records, timely reconciliations, and strict compliance with company policies.

Key responsibilities

• Manage daily accounting and financial transactions for the zone.
• Maintain and reconcile cash, bank, and expense records.
• Verify invoices, bills, receipts and supporting documentation.
• Monitor branch and zonal expenses, ensuring proper approvals.
• Prepare daily, weekly and monthly financial reports.
• Perform cash and bank reconciliations on a regular basis.
• Track receivables, payables and outstanding balances.
• Coordinate with branch, operations and Head Office finance teams.
• Support internal and external audits with required documentation.
• Identify discrepancies, resolve accounting issues and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure timely submission of all financial documents and reports.
• Uphold compliance with company finance policies and procedures.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, M.Com, MBA, BBA or a related field.
• 2–4 years of relevant accounting experience.
• Experience in branch/zonal accounting, logistics, retail or distribution preferred.
• Strong analytical, reporting and communication abilities.
• Good knowledge of accounting principles and reconciliations.
• Ability to work collaboratively with multiple finance teams.

Required skills

• MS Excel
• ERP/accounting software
• Proficiency in financial reconciliations