Chartered Accountant

About Us:

At The Pant Project (www.pantproject.com), we are on a mission to bring style, comfort, and confidence to every Indian. We are a digital-first direct-to-consumer apparel brand that is bringing bottom wear with the highest quality fabrics and international fashion trends to our customers. Backed by Sorin Investments, with promoters from the family of Banswara Syntex, one of the leading textile makers of the world, we are building a fashion brand from India for the world. We have been recognized as one of Indias leading emerging D2C Fashion Start Ups 3 years in a row.

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Chartered Accountant with 3 to 4 years of post-qualification experience to join our finance team. The ideal candidate will be a detail-oriented professional with a strong understanding of financial accounting principles and a proven track record in financial statement preparation, month-end closing, and compliance. This role requires a solid foundation in NACAS Accounting Standards and IND AS, as well as a strong grasp of GST regulations.

The candidate should possess the passion to bring material value to the job and be ready to play a dynamic role which is all encompassing and very challenging

Industry Background: D2C / Ecommerce / Retail / Manufacturing

Key Responsibilities:

• Financial Reporting: Lead the preparation and finalization of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in compliance with NACAS Accounting Standards and IND AS.
• Month-End Closure: Manage the entire month-end book closure process, including preparing journal entries, reconciling accounts, and ensuring all financial data is accurate and complete.
• Revenue and Expense Management: Conduct a thorough review of expenses to ensure proper classification, recognition and TDS compliances. Oversee revenue recognition processes in line with accounting standards.
• GST Compliance: Ensure timely and accurate filing of all GST returns (GSTR-1, GSTR-3B, etc.). Stay updated on changes in GST laws and regulations to ensure continuous compliance.
• Reconciliation: Perform bank reconciliations, intercompany reconciliations, and other balance sheet reconciliations to ensure the integrity of financial data.
• Audit Support: Assist in internal and external audits by providing necessary documentation, schedules, and explanations.
• Reporting & Analysis: Prepare various financial reports MIS for management, highlighting key trends and providing insightful analysis on financial performance.
• Process Improvement: Identify and implement process improvements to enhance the efficiency and accuracy of financial reporting and accounting operations.
• Internal Control and Compliance: Assist in designing and implementing the SOPs across the company to ensure compliance and control
• Technology tools and ERP implementation: Opportunity to implement ERP, EMS and Other tech tools to improve the employee productivity

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Qualifications and Skills:

• Chartered Accountant (CA) qualification is mandatory.
• A minimum of 2 to 3 years of post-qualification experience in a relevant accounting or finance role.
• Proven expertise in the preparation of financial statements and the month-end closing process.
• Experienced in Team management
• In-depth knowledge of NACAS Accounting Standards and IND AS is essential.
• Strong understanding and hands-on experience with GST compliances and return filings.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., Tally, SAP, Oracle) and Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel. Further, experience in implementation of ERP (Tally, SAP etc.) will provide and additional impact
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet tight deadlines.

What can you expect from us at Pant Project:

• Work in a young, fast paced organization and closely with the leadership team of the Company
• Opportunity to learn from 50+ years of industry experience in textiles
• Market comparable compensation and a fun, friendly work environment