Assistant Accountant – Job Description (Listed Company, India)
Position: Assistant Accountant
Department: Finance & Accounts
Reporting To: Finance Manager / Senior Accountant / CFO
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Summary
The Assistant Accountant will support the Finance & Accounts team in maintaining accurate accounting records, ensuring statutory compliance, assisting in financial reporting, and supporting audit and treasury functions. The role requires knowledge of Indian accounting standards, GST, TDS, and listed-company reporting requirements.
Key ResponsibilitiesAccounting & Bookkeeping
- Pass journal entries and maintain general ledger records.
- Record purchase, sales, expense, and bank transactions.
- Maintain fixed asset registers and depreciation schedules.
- Reconcile vendor, customer, and inter-company accounts.
- Perform monthly bank reconciliations.
Financial Reporting
- Assist in monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closing.
- Support preparation of financial statements and schedules.
- Prepare MIS reports and variance analysis for management.
- Assist in consolidation and reporting requirements for listed entities.
Statutory Compliance
- Prepare and reconcile GST returns and related records.
- Assist in TDS computation, deduction, payment, and return filing.
- Support compliance with Companies Act, Income Tax Act, and applicable regulations.
- Maintain documentation for statutory and internal audits.
Audit & Internal Controls
- Coordinate with statutory, internal, tax, and secretarial auditors.
- Prepare schedules, reconciliations, and supporting documents for audits.
- Ensure compliance with internal control policies and SOPs.
- Assist in implementing process improvements and risk controls.
Treasury & Accounts Payable/Receivable
- Process vendor invoices and employee reimbursements.
- Monitor receivables and follow up for collections.
- Assist in cash flow monitoring and fund management.
- Coordinate with banks for routine banking activities.
Qualifications
- B.Com / M.Com / MBA (Finance) / CA Inter preferred.
- 2–5 years of accounting experience.
- Experience in a listed company or large corporate environment preferred.
- Knowledge of GST, TDS, and Indian accounting practices.
Required Skills
- Strong knowledge of accounting principles.
- Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, etc.) and Tally.
- Advanced MS Excel skills (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, Power Query preferred).
- Good analytical and reconciliation skills.
- Strong communication and documentation abilities.
- High attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.
Preferred Experience for Listed Companies
- Exposure to quarterly and annual financial reporting.
- Understanding of Ind AS and Schedule III reporting.
- Familiarity with stock exchange compliance support and audit requirements.
- Experience with internal controls and corporate governance processes.
KPIs
- Accuracy of accounting records.
- Timely completion of month-end close.
- Compliance filing accuracy and timeliness.
- Audit observations and closure status.
- Reconciliation completion within defined timelines.
Pay: ₹9,042.41 - ₹27,289.71 per month
Work Location: In person
