Junior Accountant

About the Role

To support day-to-day accounting operations, maintain accurate financial records, assist with statutory compliances, reconciliations, and ensure timely reporting.

Key Responsibilities

• Record purchase invoices, expenses, payments, receipts, and journal entries, and maintain accurate books of accounts.
• Maintain vendor and customer ledgers, reconcile balances, track outstanding payments and receivables, and coordinate for pending invoices.
• Perform bank, vendor, customer, and other ledger reconciliations and resolve discrepancies.
• Assist in GST and TDS workings, GSTR-2B reconciliation, and preparation of data for statutory filings.
• Verify expense claims, supporting documents, approvals, and ensure correct accounting classification.
• Prepare outstanding reports, expense summaries, reconciliation statements, and other periodic reports.
• Assist in monthly closing, audit documentation, ledger scrutiny, and preparation of supporting schedules.
• Maintain organised financial records and adhere to company accounting procedures and approval processes.

Key Skills Required

• Good understanding of accounting principles and bookkeeping.
• Working knowledge of GST, TDS, and bank reconciliation.
• Proficiency in MS Excel and accounting software such as Tally or Zoho Books.
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and time management.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Accuracy and timeliness of accounting entries.
• Timely completion of reconciliations.
• Compliance with reporting deadlines.
• Proper documentation and resolution of discrepancies.
• Timely support for monthly closing and audits.