- Junior
- Bureau à Pune
Job Summary
The Accounting Associate – Level II supports core accounting functions including account reconciliation, journal entry preparation, data validation, and month-end close activities. The role performs accounting tasks with moderate supervision, provides operational support to stakeholders, and assists with audit and costing requirements.
Key Responsibilities
Common Responsibilities (Internal + External)
- Compile, consolidate, and conduct basic analysis of accounting and financial data.
- Prepare routine journal entries and ensure accuracy and timeliness of postings.
- Perform monthly and annual account reconciliations, ensuring proper documentation and follow-up.
- Assist in preparing tables, charts, and analytical exhibits for internal reports and reviews.
- Support month-end and year-end close processes under moderate supervision.
- Participate in less complex accounting projects and contribute as a team member on moderately complex assignments.
- Execute ad hoc reporting requests as needed.
Additional Internal Responsibilities
- Perform pricing and costing of products under moderate supervision.
- Provide operational accounting support to internal stakeholders.
- Prepare data and documentation to support internal and external audit requirements.
Responsibilities
Competencies
Core Competencies
- Action Oriented: Approaches new tasks and challenges with energy, urgency, and enthusiasm.
- Communicates Effectively: Delivers clear, tailored communication that meets the needs of diverse audiences.
- Customer Focus: Builds strong relationships and provides value-added, customer-centric solutions.
- Decision Quality: Makes informed and timely decisions to support operational success.
- Nimble Learning: Learns quickly through experimentation and applies lessons to new tasks.
- Values Differences: Recognizes and appreciates the contribution of diverse perspectives and cultures.
Financial Competencies
- Financial Analysis: Analyzes trends, variances, opportunities, and risks to provide insight and support decision-making. Ensures data integrity and identifies corrective actions for discrepancies.
- Financial Internal Controls: Applies internal control frameworks to assess and mitigate financial reporting risks and support compliance.
- Financial Regulations Acumen: Interprets applicable regulations (tax, banking, pension, local accounting standards) to ensure compliance and educate stakeholders on implications.
Qualifications
External Requirements
- High school diploma or secondary education certificate, or equivalent experience meeting regulatory standards.
Internal / Preferred Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Accounting, Finance, or related discipline (preferred but not mandatory).
Qualifications
Skills
- Knowledge of accounting principles and financial reconciliation processes.
- Ability to prepare and analyze basic financial statements and journal entries.
- Proficiency in MS Excel and financial data analysis tools.
- Understanding of costing and pricing fundamentals (internal requirement).
- Strong documentation and audit-preparation skills.
- Ability to work under moderate supervision and meet deadlines.
- Basic understanding of ERP systems such as Oracle, SAP, or similar platforms.
- Strong attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.
Experience
External Requirement
- Some work experience or intermediate-level accounting knowledge gained through education, training, or on-the-job exposure.
Internal Requirement
- Prior experience supporting operational accounting, costing, pricing, or audit requirements.