Junior Accountant

Job Description

Roles & Responsibilities

General Ledger Management: Assist in maintaining accurate and up-to-date general ledger accounts. Ensure all financial transactions are properly recorded and categorized.
Accounts Payable & Receivable: Process invoices, payment requests, and vendor bills in a timely manner. Track outstanding payments and ensure proper follow-up for receivables.
Bank Reconciliations: Perform monthly bank reconciliations to ensure the accuracy of financial records. Investigate and resolve any discrepancies between bank statements and internal records.
Inventory and Cost Accounting: Assist with inventory management by recording inventory transactions, tracking stock movements, and updating inventory reports. Help in calculating and analyzing product cost structures.
Support Month-End Close: Assist in the preparation and posting of month-end journal entries. Help ensure the timely and accurate closing of monthly financial reports.
Financial Reporting Support: Prepare basic financial reports and assist in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for management review.
Tax Compliance Support: Assist in the preparation and filing of VAT and other regulatory tax reports.
Expense Tracking: Monitor and track departmental expenses, ensuring they align with budgeted amounts. Assist with reconciliation of expense reports and approvals.
Data Entry & Documentation: Maintain organized financial records and files. Ensure all documentation related to financial transactions is accurate, up-to-date, and easily accessible for audits and compliance checks.
Ad-hoc Tasks: Provide accounting support for various projects and ad-hoc requests from senior accountants, finance managers, or other departments as needed.
Desired Candidate Profile

Indian

Bachelor of Commerce

Male

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
3-5 years of accounting experience, preferably in a manufacturing or similar industry.
Strong understanding of basic accounting principles and practices.
Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., SAP, Oracle, QuickBooks, or similar ERP systems) and MS Office Suite (particularly Excel).
Good organizational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Strong communication skills and a team-oriented mindset.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion when handling financial data.
Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with manufacturing cost accounting and inventory management is a plus.
Knowledge of tax compliance (e.g., VAT and sales tax) is a plus.
Basic understanding of financial reporting and analysis