Junior Accountant

Reporting To: Accounts Manager / Finance Manager

Qualification: B.Com / M.Com or MBA in Finance.

Job Purpose

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

Key Responsibilities

• Day-to-Day Accounting: Record purchase invoices, expenses, payments, receipts, journal entries, and maintain accurate books of accounts.
• Vendor & Customer Accounting: Maintain ledgers, reconcile balances, track outstanding payments and receivables, and coordinate for pending invoices.
• Bank & Ledger Reconciliation: Perform bank, vendor, customer, and other ledger reconciliations and resolve discrepancies.
• GST & TDS Compliance: Assist in GST and TDS workings, GSTR-2B reconciliation, and preparation of data for statutory filings.
• Expense Management: Verify expense claims, supporting documents, approvals, and ensure correct accounting classification.
• MIS & Reporting: Prepare outstanding reports, expense summaries, reconciliation statements, and other periodic reports.
• Audit & Month-End Closing: Assist in monthly closing, audit documentation, ledger scrutiny, and preparation of supporting schedules.
• Documentation & Process Compliance: 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.