Chartered Accountant

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• Flexible Working HoursJob DescriptionAbout the CompanyAfferent Private Limited, operating under the brand Sandpuppy, is a fast-growing consumer electronics and health products company based in Pune, Maharashtra. We design and market innovative personal care and wellness products sold across multiple channels.Our four active business segments:
• B2C Marketplace — Amazon & Blinkit (primary revenue channel)
• B2B OEM Supply — Bottle Warmr / Menmom channel partnerships
• EQ Oorja — New product venture (R&D and early commercial phase)
• AirTENO — Air quality products (active scaling phase) Role OverviewWe are looking for a qualified Chartered Accountant (CA) or CA Finalist on a full time basis to own the accounting, financial reporting, and MIS function. This is a high-ownership role with direct reporting to the Founder / Director, making it ideal for a CA who enjoys working closely with business leadership. ▸ Location:Pune▸ EngagementType: Full time▸ StartDate: Immediate / September 2026▸ Repo

About the Company Afferent Private Limited, operating under the brand Sandpuppy, is a fast-growing consumer electronics and health products company based in Pune, Maharashtra. We design and market innovative personal care and wellness products sold across multiple channels. Our four active business segments: • B2C Marketplace — Amazon & Blinkit (primary revenue channel) • B2B OEM Supply — Bottle Warmr / Menmom channel partnerships • EQ Oorja — New product venture (R&D and early commercial phase) • AirTENO — Air quality products (active scaling phase)   Role Overview We are looking for a qualified Chartered Accountant (CA) or CA Finalist on a full time basis to own the accounting, financial reporting, and MIS function. This is a high-ownership role with direct reporting to the Founder / Director, making it ideal for a CA who enjoys working closely with business leadership.   ▸ Location: Pune ▸ Engagement Type: Full time ▸ Start Date: Immediate / September 2026 ▸ Reporting To: Founder / Director   Key Responsibilities 1. Accounting & Bookkeeping • Monthly books closing and ledger management • Bank reconciliation and vendor / customer reconciliations • Accounts payable and receivable tracking and ageing • Fixed asset register maintenance • Zoho / accounting software management 2. GST & Tax Compliance • GSTR-1, GSTR-3B — monthly filing • GSTR-2B reconciliation and ITC tracking and utilisation • Multi-state GST ledger management (8+ state registrations) • TDS computation, deduction, and quarterly filing (24Q / 26Q) • Advance tax computation and payment scheduling 3. MIS & Financial Reporting • Monthly P&L preparation — entity-wise and consolidated • Working capital monitoring — FG, RM/WIP, AR, AP tracking • Cash flow statement and 3-month rolling projection • Capital infusion tracking and reconciliation • Budget vs Actual variance reporting • Monthly Business Review (MBR) financial pack preparation for management 4. Statutory & ROC Compliance • Coordination with Company Secretary for ROC filings • Annual return and Director's report financial support • Audit support — preparation of schedules and data packs for statutory auditors   Candidate Profile Qualifications • Chartered Accountant (CA) — qualified or finalist • 2–5 years of relevant experience in accounting, taxation, and MIS • Experience working with SMEs or startups preferred Skills Required • Strong knowledge of GST, TDS, and income tax provisions • Proficiency in Zoho ERP / Prime • Comfortable with Excel-based MIS and financial reporting • Exposure to e-commerce / marketplace accounting (Amazon, Blinkit) — preferred • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision • Good communication and presentation skills for management reporting   What We Offer • Flexible working hours — > Direct exposure to a multi-segment, fast-growing consumer brand • Opportunity to grow into a full-time CFO / Finance Head role as the company scales • Collaborative, founder-led culture with quick decision-making and ownership   How to Apply Please send your CV and a brief note on your current engagements and expected retainer to: Email: [hidden] WhatsApp / Call: [[hidden]]