Accountant

Job Summary

Hamro Local Mart is hiring an Accountant to manage day-to-day accounting for our retail and trading operations. This role is ideal for candidates with 2+ years of experience who can maintain accurate books, process payables/receivables, and support tax-compliant reporting. You will help ensure reliable financial records for timely decisions and audits.

Key Responsibilities

• Record daily sales, purchases, and other financial transactions using vouchers and supporting documents.
• Maintain the General Ledger (GL) and ensure accounts are accurately posted, balanced, and reconciled.
• Manage Accounts Payable (AP) by verifying invoices, processing payments, and tracking outstanding dues.
• Manage Accounts Receivable (AR) by issuing invoices, monitoring collections, and reconciling customer/vendor balances.
• Prepare and support monthly closing activities, including trial balance preparation and variance checks.
• Reconcile bank statements, cash records, and key ledger accounts to ensure completeness and accuracy.
• Prepare tax-related computations and support filing activities by maintaining required records and documentation.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Studies, Commerce, or a related field.
• 2+ years of hands-on accounting experience in retail, trading, or similar commercial environments.
• Accounting — proficient in full-cycle accounting entries, voucher recording, and month-end closing support.
• Bookkeeping — strong bookkeeping accuracy with proper documentation, journal entries, and ledger maintenance.
• General Ledger — experienced in GL posting, maintaining chart of accounts, and producing trial balances.
• Accounts Payable & Receivable — capable of managing invoice matching, aging, reconciliations, and follow-ups.
• Tax Accounting — able to compute tax obligations, maintain tax records, and support tax filing documentation.
• Advanced Excel — proficient in spreadsheets for reconciliation, data checks, and accounting reporting.
• Tally ERP / accounting software — experienced in recording transactions, generating reports, and maintaining voucher trails.

Nice to Have

• Experience working with retail POS data and inventory-linked transactions.
• Familiarity with Nepal tax compliance basics (VAT/advance tax documentation and record keeping).
• Prior exposure to audit preparation and responding to accounting queries.

What We Offer

• A stable working environment in a growing retail and trading business.
• Training and guidance to strengthen accounting and tax reporting practices.
• Opportunity to take ownership of monthly closing, reconciliations, and reporting workflows.
• Performance-based growth and learning opportunities in finance and accounting.