Junior Accountant

Role & responsibilities

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• Work with Accountant and manage the general ledger, ensuring all transactions are recorded accurately.

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• Act as the custodian of petty cash, ensuring secure handling and efficient utilization in line with organizational needs.
• Ensure all petty cash disbursements and payments comply with the companys Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Execute bank transfers and vendor payments accurately and timely, adhering to agreed payment terms and internal controls.

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• Support the Accountant to Reconcile bank statements, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and intercompany transactions.
• Investigate discrepancies and resolve issues that arise during the reconciliation process.
• Manage and ensure proper accounting for fixed assets, prepaid expenses, and accruals.

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• Support the Accountant in Invoice Processing & Billing, Credit Management, Collections & Cash Application, Dispute & Deductions Management
• Additionally support to prepare O2C performance metrics (DSO, collection effectiveness, bad debt provision). Provide month-end reconciliations of AR sub-ledger to the general ledger.

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• Support Accountant in Purchase Order & Invoice Matching, Vendor Master Data & Onboarding, Payment Processing, Expense & Reimbursement Control
• Additionally, support P2P Reporting process to Track key metrics (AP days, invoice exception rate, payment discounts captured). Assist in month close by reconciling AP sub-ledger to the general ledger.

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• Support both internal and external audits by providing necessary documentation and explanations for financial records.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and ensure the integrity of financial data.

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• Collaborate with other departments (e.g., HR, legal, operations) to ensure proper financial coordination and reporting.

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Preferred candidate profile

• Proficiency in accounting software - Zoho Books, QuickBooks, SAP & Oracle (added advantage).
• Strong knowledge of MS Excel and financial reporting tools. Good understanding of tax regulations, statutory compliance, and audit processes
• Strong English communication both writing and speaking is must, local language is advantage.
• Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills to collaborate with various departments and present financial reports to stakeholders