Position Title: Account Assistant
Department: Finance/Accounting
Reports To: Accounting Manager/Senior Accountant
Job Location: Thirumudivakkam Chennai
Job Overview: The Account Assistant will support the accounting team by performing a variety of clerical, bookkeeping, and accounting tasks. The role involves maintaining financial records, preparing reports, and reconciling bank statements. The ideal candidate will have a strong attention to detail, excellent organizational skills, and a basic understanding of accounting principles.
Key Responsibilities:
Data Entry: Accurately enter financial data into accounting software and maintain updated records.
Accounts Payable and Receivable: Process invoices, payments, and receipts; track expenses and prepare expense reports.
Reconciliation: Reconcile bank statements and ledger accounts to ensure accuracy.
Financial Reporting: Assist in the preparation of financial reports, budgets, and forecasts.
Documentation: Maintain proper documentation and filing of financial records.
Support: Provide administrative support to the accounting team, including handling correspondence, answering phone calls, and scheduling meetings.
Audits: Assist with internal and external audits by providing necessary documentation and information.
Compliance: Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and accounting standards.