ERP FINANCE & ACCOUNTING SPECIALIST

Key Responsibilities

1. ERP Implementation & Financial Systems

• Work closely with the external Odoo implementation partner during the ERP implementation.
• Assist in translating accounting and financial requirements into Odoo workflows.
• Understand and validate Odoo Accounting configurations.
• Review chart of accounts, journals, taxes, payment terms and financial reporting structures.
• Test accounting transactions and verify that operational transactions generate the correct accounting entries.
• Identify accounting discrepancies and coordinate their resolution.
• Ensure proper financial controls, approval workflows and audit trails are maintained.
• Assist with migration and validation of financial data from existing accounting systems, including Tally.

2. Procurement & Accounts Payable

• Manage supplier invoices and accounts payable records.
• Reconcile supplier statements and outstanding balances.
• Track supplier advances and partial payments against individual purchase orders.
• Verify supplier invoices against purchase orders and goods received.
• Monitor outstanding supplier payments and payment due dates.
• Ensure accurate recording of foreign currency transactions and exchange differences.

3. Inventory & Landed Cost Accounting

• Understand and manage the accounting treatment of inventory purchases.
• Verify the allocation of freight, insurance, customs, clearance and other import-related expenses.
• Review landed cost calculations to ensure that the true cost of each product is accurately reflected.
• Verify inventory valuation and the accounting impact of stock movements.
• Reconcile inventory records with financial accounts.
• Identify discrepancies between physical inventory, ERP inventory and accounting balances.

4. Financial Accounting & Controls

• Maintain accurate accounting records and ensure transactions are properly classified.
• Perform bank, cash, supplier and intercompany reconciliations.
• Monitor accounts payable and receivable across different countries.
• Review outstanding balances and identify long-pending transactions.
• Ensure proper documentation and supporting vouchers are maintained.
• Assist with month-end and year-end closing activities.
• Maintain proper audit trails and financial controls.

5. Financial Reporting & Analytics

• Prepare periodic financial and management reports.
• Develop reporting structures for procurement costs, inventory valuation and profitability.
• Monitor outstanding receivables and ageing.
• Analyse expenses, gross margins and product profitability.
• Prepare reports comparing financial performance across different countries.
• Identify unusual transactions, discrepancies and potential financial risks.

6. Process Improvement

• Identify opportunities to automate repetitive accounting activities.
• Improve financial reporting and reconciliation processes.
• Establish standard operating procedures for accounting activities.
• Work with other team members to ensure that operational and financial information is consistent.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field.
• Professional accounting qualification such as CPA, CMA or equivalent is an advantage.
• Minimum 8 years of relevant accounting experience.
• Strong practical experience with ERP accounting systems.
• Hands-on Odoo Accounting experience is highly desirable.
• Experience with Tally, preferably Tally Prime.
• Strong understanding of accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger and reconciliations.
• Good understanding of inventory accounting and landed costs.
• Experience with multi-currency accounting.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong written and spoken English.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience with Odoo ERP implementation or migration.
• Experience handling accounting across multiple countries or entities.
• Knowledge of foreign currency transactions and intercompany accounting.

The Type of Person We Are Looking For

We are looking for someone who:

• Has strong accounting fundamentals and does not simply rely on accounting software.
• Is comfortable learning and managing new systems.
• Is highly analytical and detail-oriented.
• Can independently investigate and resolve accounting discrepancies.
• Takes responsibility for accuracy and completeness of financial records.
• Is proactive in improving processes rather than simply following existing procedures.
• Can communicate effectively with international teams.
• Is disciplined, organised and capable of working independently in a remote environment.