Junior Accountant

Core Accounting Duties:

• Data Entry and Record Keeping:
• Accurately recording daily financial transactions (sales, purchases, receipts, payments, expenses) into accounting software (e.g., Tally, QuickBooks, SAP, ERP systems).
• Maintaining organized and accurate financial records and documentation (invoices, bills, expense reports).
• Maintaining general ledger accounts.
• Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR):
• Processing invoices from vendors and suppliers (including those related to transportation, warehousing, and other logistics services).
• Managing payments to vendors and ensuring timely settlement.
• Processing customer invoices and tracking accounts receivable.
• Following up with customers on outstanding payments.
• Bank Reconciliations:
• Reconciling bank statements with company records to identify and resolve discrepancies.
• Monitoring cash flow.
• Financial Reporting Assistance:
• Assisting in the preparation of various financial reports, including balance sheets, income statements (profit and loss statements), and cash flow statements.
• Generating basic financial reports as required.
• Journal Entries and Adjustments:
• Preparing and posting journal entries for various financial transactions and adjustments.

Logistics-Specific Accounting Duties:

• Cost Tracking and Analysis:
• Tracking and analyzing logistics-related costs, such as freight costs, fuel costs and other operational expenditures.
• Identifying cost-saving opportunities within logistics operations.
• Inventory Accounting:
• Assisting with maintaining inventory records and tracking inventory levels, including stock acquisitions, movements, and disposals, which is critical in supply chain.
• Supporting inventory valuation processes.
• Freight and Shipping Invoice Verification:
• Verifying the accuracy of freight bills and shipping invoices against contracts and services rendered.
• Compliance:
• Ensuring compliance with financial regulations and company policies specific to the logistics industry

Support and Administrative Tasks:

• Audit Support:
• Gathering and organizing financial documents and information for internal and external audits.
• Assisting auditors as needed.
• Budgeting Support:
• Supporting the preparation of budgets and financial planning activities related to logistics.
• Ad-hoc Tasks:
• Assisting senior accounting staff with various tasks and projects as assigned.
• Maintaining confidentiality of financial information.
• Providing administrative support to the accounting department (e.g., filing, organizing records).

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Accounting Knowledge: Strong understanding of basic accounting principles, financial reporting, and relevant tax laws.
• Software Proficiency: Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., Tally, QuickBooks, SAP, ERP systems) and strong Excel skills for data analysis and reporting.
• Attention to Detail: Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in all tasks.
• Analytical Skills: Ability to analyze financial data, identify discrepancies, and problem-solve.
• Organizational Skills: Strong organizational and time management skills to handle multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Communication: Effective communication and interpersonal skills for collaborating with colleagues and external parties.
• Adaptability: Willingness to learn and adapt to new tasks and industry-specific challenges.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Provident Fund

Schedule:

• Fixed shift

Work Location: In person