Junior Accountant

About the Role

Paci is an partner that helps startups and small and medium-sized businesses manage their financial operations with greater clarity and efficiency. This is a full-time, hybrid position based in Kochi, with some flexibility for working from home.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with daily bookkeeping tasks, including recording transactions, maintaining ledgers, and reconciling bank statements.
• Support accounts payable and receivable processes.
• Prepare basic financial reports.
• Ensure timely and accurate documentation.
• Work closely with senior finance team members to support month-end closing activities.
• Assist with compliance and audit-related preparations.
• Use digital and AI-enabled tools to improve the accuracy and efficiency of financial workflows.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Foundational accounting skills, including knowledge of journal entries, ledgers, and basic financial statements.
• Skills in using accounting software and productivity tools such as Zoho Books, QuickBooks, and Xero.
• Strong analytical and numerical skills, with attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and reconciliation.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills.
• Good organizational and time-management skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or a related field.
• Professional certifications (e.g., AACA CMA in progress) are an advantage.
• Relevant internship or up to 2 years of experience in accounting or finance, preferably in a tech-driven or SME environment, is beneficial.