Finance Assistant

Role Purpose

To support the companys financial accounting and reporting activities by ensuring accurate and timely processing of transactions in the General Ledger. The role assists in monthly closures, reconciliations, and compliance with accounting policies under the supervision of the GL Controller or Manager – Finance.

Key Responsibilities

A. General Ledger Accounting

• Post and review journal entries for accruals, provisions, and adjustments.
• Assist in monthly and year-end closing activities in SAP.
• Support preparation and review of balance sheet reconciliations.
• Maintain proper accounting for cost centers, profit centers, and GL accounts.
• Ensure correctness of inter-company transactions and reconciliations.

B. Financial Reporting & Compliance

• Assist in preparation of monthly and quarterly financial statements.
• Support the audit process by preparing schedules and responding to audit queries.
• Ensure accounting entries are in line with Ind AS and company policies.
• Help maintain documentation for internal controls and process audits.

C. SAP / ERP Operations

• Process financial transactions accurately within SAP FI/CO modules.
• Help test and validate system controls and GL master data changes.
• Support automation or process improvement initiatives in SAP.

D. Coordination & Support

• Work closely with Accounts Payable, Treasury, and other finance functions.
• Liaise with operations, HR, and procurement teams for expense and accrual accounting.
• Support management with reports and data required for analysis.

Key Deliverables

• Accurate and timely posting of GL entries.
• Timely completion of monthly closing and reconciliations.
• Zero material audit observations.
• Strong documentation and compliance with company policies.

Qualifications & Experience

• Education:

  Chartered Accountant (CA) Qualified (01-year post-qualification experience).

• Experience:

  Internship or exposure in a corporate or manufacturing setup preferred.

• Systems Knowledge:

• Basic understanding of

  SAP FI/CO

  (or similar ERP system).
• Proficiency in

  MS Excel and PowerPoint

  .

• Knowledge Areas:

• Accounting standards (Ind AS), journal entries, and financial statement basics.
• Reconciliation, audit support, and internal control concepts.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong accounting and analytical mindset.
• Good attention to detail and accuracy in data handling.
• Eagerness to learn and adapt to ERP-based financial environments.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Team player with ability to work under supervision and tight deadlines.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Accuracy and timeliness of GL postings.
• Quality and timeliness of monthly reconciliations.
• Responsiveness to audit queries.
• Adherence to company accounting policies and DoA limits.
• Continuous learning and contribution to process improvement.