Job Description: Junior Accountant
Job Summary
We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Junior Accountant to support day-to-day accounting and finance activities. The role will assist with transaction processing, reconciliations, accounts payable and receivable, financial documentation, and month-end closing while ensuring accuracy and compliance with company accounting procedures.
Key Responsibilities
Accounting Operations
- Record day-to-day financial transactions accurately in the accounting/ERP system.
- Prepare and process journal entries, invoices, receipts, payments, and other accounting documents.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date general ledger records.
- Assist with accounts payable and accounts receivable activities.
- Verify supporting documents and ensure transactions are properly authorized.
- Maintain organized records of accounting documents and financial correspondence.
Reconciliations
- Perform bank and cash reconciliations on a regular basis.
- Assist with customer and supplier account reconciliations.
- Identify discrepancies and coordinate with relevant departments to resolve them.
- Monitor and clear outstanding reconciliation items within agreed timelines.
Accounts Payable & Receivable
- Assist in processing supplier invoices and payment documentation.
- Support customer billing and receipt allocation.
- Monitor outstanding customer balances and assist with collection follow-ups.
- Reconcile supplier statements and customer accounts.
- Respond to routine supplier and customer account queries.
Month-End & Reporting
- Assist with month-end and year-end closing activities.
- Prepare accounting schedules and supporting reports.
- Assist in preparing financial statements, MIS, and management reports.
- Support accruals, prepayments, provisions, and other routine closing entries.
- Provide required information and documentation for internal and external audits.
Compliance & Controls
- Ensure accounting transactions comply with company policies and procedures.
- Maintain proper documentation for audit and statutory requirements.
- Follow established internal controls and approval procedures.
- Maintain confidentiality of financial and business information.
- Identify accounting errors or process gaps and report them to the Accounts Supervisor.
General Support
- Coordinate with Procurement, Sales, Operations, Warehouse, and other departments on accounting-related matters.
- Assist in preparing reports and analysis using Microsoft Excel.
- Support finance-related projects and process improvement initiatives.
- Perform other accounting and administrative duties assigned by management.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Commerce, Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- 0–2 years of relevant accounting experience; fresh graduates with strong accounting fundamentals may be considered.
- Basic understanding of accounting principles and financial statements.
- Experience with accounting software or ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, Tally, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar is preferred.
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
Key Skills
- Basic accounting principles
- Journal entries and ledger maintenance
- Accounts payable and receivable
- Bank and account reconciliation
- Invoice and payment processing
- Financial documentation
- Microsoft Excel
- ERP/accounting software
- Numerical and analytical ability
- Attention to detail and accuracy
- Communication and coordination
- Time management and willingness to learn
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Accounting transaction accuracy
- Timely processing of invoices, receipts, and payments
- Reconciliation accuracy and timely closure of discrepancies
- Month-end closing support and deadline adherence
- Accuracy of financial records and documentation
- Timely resolution of accounting queries
- Compliance with accounting procedures and internal controls
- Audit documentation readiness
