Junior Accountant

About the Role

This is a full-time, on-site Junior Accountant role based in Chennai. The role involves assisting with daily bookkeeping tasks, preparing financial reports, supporting accounts payable and receivable, and working closely with senior accounting staff.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with daily bookkeeping tasks.
• Record transactions.
• Maintain ledgers.
• Support accounts payable and accounts receivable activities.
• Help prepare monthly and annual financial reports.
• Support bank reconciliations.
• Ensure documentation is complete and organized.
• Work closely with senior accounting staff.
• Follow established accounting procedures.
• Support audits.
• Respond to internal queries about financial data.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Ability to work with accounting software and spreadsheets.
• Proficiency in data entry, basic formulas, and report generation.

Qualifications

• Foundational knowledge of accounting principles, including journal entries, ledgers, and basic financial statements.
• Strong numerical aptitude.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in handling financial data and documentation.
• Effective communication skills to collaborate with team members and respond clearly to internal finance-related requests.
• Organizational skills to manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and maintain orderly financial records.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or a related field.
• Willingness to learn, take guidance from senior team members, and adapt to established processes and controls.
• Prior internship or entry-level experience in accounting or finance is beneficial but not mandatory.