Jr Accountant

As an Accountant at our company based in Kochi, Kerala, you will play a crucial role in our Accounts team by utilizing your strong accounting background and extensive ERP experience to ensure compliance with finance laws and best practices. Your precision, analytical skills, and attention to detail will be key in executing the following responsibilities: - Set up and maintain a well-structured Chart of Accounts. - Facilitate timely monthly closures by managing tax returns, fixed assets, and ledger data. - Record daily transactions accurately in the ERP system. - Monitor and review accounting and system reports for accuracy and completeness. - Perform monthly bank reconciliations. - Prepare and issue financial reports, including VAT, Corporate Tax, and Balance Sheets. - Manage period closings and ensure a smooth transition to the next accounting cycle. - Assist in annual external audits, liaising with auditors and providing necessary documentation. - Formulate general ledger and financial closing reports with detailed transaction insights. - Ensure compliance with national finance laws and organizational protocols. - Regularly prepare and disclose financial reports to management. - Perform any additional duties as assigned by the FM & CFO. Your qualifications and experience should include: - Masters or Bachelors Degree in Accounts or Finance. - Minimum of 2 years of professional experience in F & A. - Strong accounting and financial management background. - Qualified Inter CA. In terms of technical skills, you should have proficiency in ERP systems for Accounts and Finance, as well as advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel and other MS Office applications. Your soft skills should include exceptional attention to detail, strong analytical skills, outstanding communication and negotiation abilities, high ethical standards, dependability, honesty, excellent organizational and time management skills, and the ability to work effectively under pressure. If you join our team, you will be entitled to benefits such as health insurance and Provident Fund. The role is a full-time, permanent position with a day shift schedule. Your work location will be in person at our office.,