Jewellery Accountant manages the complex financial operations of a jewellery business focusing on high-value inventory tracking (gold diamonds precious stones) specialized billing and regulatory compliance (GST TDS). Key responsibilities include reconciling metal stocks analyzing manufacturing costs maintaining accurate daily ledgers and ensuring profitability through detailed financial reporting.
Core Responsibilities
Inventory & Stock Reconciliation: Tracking raw materials (gold silver stones) from procurement to production and performing regular stock audits to prevent loss.
Financial Recording & Reporting: Maintaining daily records of sales purchases and expenses; preparing balance sheets and cash flow statements.
Specialized Billing: Generating invoices with detailed breakdowns of weight purity stone carat and labor charges.
Cost Accounting & Pricing: Analyzing manufacturing overheads wastage and material costs to determine accurate product pricing.
Compliance & Tax: Ensuring compliance with tax regulations (GST TDS) and managing statutory filings.
Audit Support: Assisting with internal and external audits of high-value inventory and transactions.
Required Skills and Qualifications
Proficiency in Accounting Software: Experience with ERP systems or specialized jewellery software (e.g. Tally).
Attention to Detail: High level of accuracy required for tracking high-value assets.
Knowledge of Industry Norms: Understanding of karatage stone grading and metal market rates.
Analytical Skills: Ability to analyze financial data to identify profit margins and trends.
Qualifications: Usually a Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance or equivalent (e.g. CA ACCA).