Job Description – Assistant Accounts Manager
Company: VGP Group
Department: Accounts & Finance
Designation: Assistant Accounts Manager
Location: VGP Head Office, Chennai
Reporting To: Head of Accounts / Finance Manager
Experience: 5–8 Years
Employment Type: Full-Time
Job Summary
We are looking for a responsible and detail-oriented Assistant Accounts Manager to support the Head of Accounts in managing day-to-day accounting operations, financial reporting, statutory compliance, reconciliations, audit activities, and team coordination.
The candidate will be responsible for ensuring the accuracy and timely completion of accounting activities across the organization and supporting management with financial information and MIS reports.
Key Responsibilities1. Accounting Operations
- Supervise and review day-to-day accounting transactions.
- Ensure accurate posting of receipts, payments, purchase invoices, sales invoices, journal entries, and expenses.
- Review ledgers, Trial Balance, and supporting documents.
- Assist in monthly and year-end closing of books of accounts.
- Ensure proper accounting of provisions, accruals, prepaid expenses, and fixed assets.
- Coordinate with various departments for accounting-related requirements.
2. Accounts Payable & Receivable
- Monitor vendor invoices and ensure proper verification and approval.
- Review vendor outstanding and ageing reports.
- Coordinate with the team for timely vendor payments.
- Monitor customer receivables and outstanding collections.
- Follow up with concerned departments for overdue receivables.
- Ensure regular reconciliation of customer and vendor accounts.
3. Bank & Ledger Reconciliation
- Review and monitor bank reconciliations.
- Ensure timely reconciliation of customer, vendor, inter-company, and general ledger accounts.
- Investigate and resolve discrepancies in accounting records.
- Verify transactions and ensure proper supporting documentation.
4. GST, TDS & Statutory Compliance
- Assist the Head of Accounts in ensuring timely statutory compliance.
- Review GST, TDS, Professional Tax, PF, ESI, and other applicable statutory requirements.
- Assist in GST and TDS reconciliations.
- Coordinate with consultants and statutory authorities when required.
- Maintain proper records and supporting documents for statutory filings.
5. MIS & Financial Reporting
- Prepare and review monthly MIS reports.
- Assist in preparation of Profit & Loss, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow, and other financial reports.
- Prepare expense and revenue analysis.
- Assist in budget versus actual variance analysis.
- Provide accurate financial information to the Head of Accounts and management.
6. Audit Coordination
- Assist in statutory, internal, tax, and other audits.
- Prepare audit schedules and supporting documents.
- Coordinate with auditors and provide required information.
- Track audit observations and assist in implementing corrective actions.
- Ensure proper maintenance of accounting records and documentation.
7. Team Coordination
- Assist the Head of Accounts in supervising the Accounts team.
- Allocate and monitor day-to-day accounting activities.
- Review work completed by Accounts Executives and other team members.
- Guide team members on accounting procedures and company policies.
- Ensure timely completion of assigned tasks and monthly closing activities.
8. Internal Controls
- Ensure accounting transactions comply with company policies and approval procedures.
- Monitor controls over cash, bank transactions, expenses, purchases, and payments.
- Identify accounting discrepancies and report them to the Head of Accounts.
- Support implementation of improved accounting controls and procedures.
9. ERP & Process Improvement
- Ensure proper use of ERP/accounting software for financial transactions.
- Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and reporting.
- Support automation and standardization of accounting activities.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date accounting records.
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Commerce, Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- M.Com / MBA Finance / CMA / CA Inter will be an added advantage.
- 5–8 years of relevant experience in Accounts & Finance.
- Experience in handling accounting operations, GST, TDS, reconciliations, MIS, and audits.
- Experience in supervising or coordinating an Accounts team is preferred.
- Experience in multi-location or multi-company accounting will be an advantage.
Required Skills
- Strong knowledge of accounting principles.
- Good knowledge of GST, TDS, and statutory compliance.
- Strong knowledge of MS Excel and accounting/ERP software.
- Good analytical and reconciliation skills.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Good communication and coordination skills.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
- High level of integrity and confidentiality.
Key Performance Areas (KPIs)
- Accuracy and timely completion of accounting entries.
- Timely monthly and annual account closing.
- Bank, vendor, customer, and ledger reconciliation.
- Timely GST and TDS compliance.
- Accurate and timely MIS reporting.
- Audit support and closure of audit observations.
- Effective team coordination.
- Maintenance of proper accounting documentation.
- Compliance with company accounting policies and internal controls.
Preferred Industry Experience
Experience in Entertainment, Amusement Parks, Hospitality, F&B, Retail, Real Estate, or other multi-location businesses will be an added advantage.
Pay: ₹35,000.00 - ₹40,000.00 per month
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
