Junior Accountant - ref. q72192723

Job Description

Job Description

• Maintain financial records for the Indian entities, including general ledger accounts and financial statements under IGAAP & Ind As.
• Record transactions in US GAAP under the supervision of Manager.
• Assist with the identification, documentation and conclusions on accounting treatment under IGAAP and Ind As.
• Reviewing financial documents and transactions to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Involvement in the monthly financial close process including Profit and Loss analysis,
• Balance Sheet reconciliations, recording cost accruals and prepayments, and processing of intercompany charges.
• The keeping of all financial records, accounts and schedules to the requirements of the auditors and general accepted accounting standards and practices.
• Preparation of accurate management information, including, financial statement preparation and management reports, on a timely basis.
• Working with foreign subsidiary accounting/business functions to ensure appropriate reporting and controls maintenance including reconciliation.
• Maintenance of ICFR process documentation in specific areas of responsibility, ensuring controls are performed as documented.
• Perform reconciliation between IGAAP, Ind As and US GAAP.
• Acting as back-up for other members of staff in their absence as appropriate

• Experience working for a Big 4 CA firm or a large multinational firm.
• Strong knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and practices, applications, and terminology of accounting, including financial statement preparation under Ind As.
• Understanding of India financial principles and possess an analytical edge.
• Computer literate with a good knowledge of Microsoft Office package is essential. Especially with Excel.
• Highly developed personal communication skills, both written and oral.
• Good attention to detail, self-motivated and self-starter.
• Ability to apply technical knowledge to analyse data and explain to stakeholders.
• Ability to work towards tight deadlines.
• Clear commitment to the team approach exchanging ideas and providing support to colleagues.
• Systems Experience with Oracle Enterprise resource planning (ERP) would be an advantage.
• Bachelor of Commerce or Accounting related degree.