Accountant- Inventory & Stock management

We are looking for a detail-oriented and experienced Accountant – Inventory & Stock Management to manage inventory accounting, stock reconciliation, purchase entries, vendor invoices, and inventory control. The ideal candidate should have strong accounting knowledge, hands-on experience in inventory management, and the ability to maintain accurate stock and financial records.

Experience in a hospital, opticals,healthcare, pharmacy, or medical equipment environment will be an added advantage.

Key Responsibilities

• Inventory & Stock Management
• Maintain accurate stock records for medical consumables, pharmacy items, surgical supplies, equipment, and other inventory.
• Monitor stock receipts, issues, transfers, returns, and adjustments.
• Conduct regular physical stock verification and reconcile discrepancies with system records.
• Monitor minimum and maximum stock levels and coordinate timely replenishment.
• Identify slow-moving, non-moving, expired, and near-expiry items.
• Ensure proper stock valuation and inventory documentation.
• Coordinate with storekeepers and department heads to ensure accurate stock movement and accountability.
• Accounting & Financial Records
• Record purchase invoices, stock receipts, debit notes, credit notes, and supplier bills accurately.
• Reconcile purchase orders, goods receipt notes (GRNs), invoices, and stock records.
• Maintain vendor ledgers and reconcile supplier statements.
• Verify purchase bills, tax invoices, and supporting documents before processing payments.
• Assist in maintaining inventory valuation, cost accounting, and month-end closing entries.
• Ensure proper accounting of stock adjustments, purchase returns, and inventory write-offs.
• Support GST accounting and related documentation, as applicable.
• Reporting & Reconciliation
• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly inventory and stock reports.
• Generate stock valuation reports, consumption reports, and inventory ageing reports.
• Investigate stock variances and report discrepancies to management.
• Assist in monthly closing, internal audits, statutory audits, and inventory audits.
• Maintain proper documentation for all stock and accounting transactions.
• Coordination & Compliance
• Coordinate with procurement, stores, pharmacy, operations, and finance teams.
• Ensure all stock transactions are entered into the accounting or inventory management system on time.
• Follow established inventory control procedures and financial policies.
• Recommend improvements in stock control, documentation, and inventory reporting processes.

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Commerce (B.Com) or an equivalent qualification.
• 3–5 years of relevant experience in accounting, inventory accounting, or stock management.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles, inventory valuation, and stock reconciliation.
• Working knowledge of Tally ERP/Tally Prime, ERP systems, or inventory management software.
• Good knowledge of MS Excel, including formulas, PivotTables, and reconciliation reports.
• Knowledge of GST and purchase accounting.
• Strong analytical, numerical, and problem-solving skills.
• High level of accuracy, integrity, and attention to detail.
• Good communication and coordination skills.

Preferred Experience

Pay: ₹13,000.00 - ₹20,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person