Accounts Officer

Job title: Accounts Officer

Job summary:
Maintain accurate financial records and support day-to-day accounting operations including bookkeeping, reconciliations, reporting, and compliance to ensure timely, accurate financial information for the organization.

Key responsibilities:

• Record daily financial transactions (sales, purchases, receipts, payments) in ledgers and accounting systems.
• Prepare and post journal entries, accruals, and adjustments.
• Reconcile bank accounts, supplier statements, and intercompany balances regularly.
• Process accounts payable and accounts receivable: invoice entry, payment runs, receipts allocation, and credit control follow-up.
• Assist with payroll preparation and statutory deductions (or liaise with payroll provider).
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports and support month-end and year-end closing activities.
• Maintain fixed asset register and calculate depreciation.
• Support VAT/GST/sales tax reporting and other statutory compliance requirements.
• Assist with budget preparation and variance analysis.
• Support external and internal audits by providing schedules, documentation, and explanations.
• Ensure adherence to internal controls, company policies, and accounting standards.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 1–5 years’ experience in accounting or bookkeeping (adjust per level).
• Professional accounting qualification (ACCA/CPA/CIMA) or part-qualified is desirable.

Skills and competencies:

• Solid knowledge of accounting principles and standards.
• Proficiency with accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, Xero, SAP, Tally) and Excel.
• Strong attention to detail and numerical accuracy.
• Organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines.
• Good communication and teamwork abilities.
• Integrity and understanding of confidentiality.

Key performance indicators (examples):

• Timeliness and accuracy of month-end close.
• Reconciliation completion rate and discrepancy resolution time.
• Days Sales Outstanding (DSO) and supplier payment timeliness.
• Audit findings and compliance record.
• Accuracy of payroll and tax filings.

Working conditions:

• Office-based or hybrid; occasional overtime during closing periods.
• Interaction with finance team, operations, vendors, and auditors.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Rs40,000.00 - Rs60,000.00 per month

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Accountant: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person