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Associate Accounting
Job Location:
Job Location:
Coimbatore - India
Monthly Salary:
Not provided by the employer
Monthly Salary:
Posted:
20 September 2026 (19 hours ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
18 December 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
Description
Responsibilities
Qualifications
As an Accounting Analyst you will support day-to-day accounting operations and monthly financial close activities with a strong focus on accuracy timeliness compliance and continuous improvement.
You will work closely with finance teams and other internal stakeholders to prepare and review accounting entries perform reconciliations investigate variances resolve queries and maintain supporting documentation. You will also have opportunities to identify process gaps and use tools such as Excel Power Automate macros or robotic process automation to improve accounting processes.
This role is well suited to a fresh CA/CMA qualified professional who has strong accounting fundamentals analytical ability attention to detail and an interest in building a career in financial accounting and reporting.
Responsibilities
- Support month-end close activities including preparation review and processing of journal entries within agreed timelines.
- Perform account reconciliations and variance analysis investigate discrepancies and support timely resolution.
- Monitor accounting-related queries and shared mailboxes ensuring responses and resolutions are completed within agreed service timelines.
- Identify accounting or process issues perform initial root-cause analysis and support development of corrective actions.
- Support intercompany accounting and approvals financial statement preparation and monitoring of accounting activities related to areas such as payroll tax and credit losses.
- Prepare and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) and process documentation to ensure they accurately reflect current ways of working.
- Complete periodic accounting and internal-control checklists and required signoffs.
- Collaborate effectively with finance teams and other internal stakeholders across locations to resolve accounting queries and support smooth process transitions.
- Maintain appropriate documentation supporting evidence and accounting rationale to ensure audit readiness and compliance with internal controls.
- Complete mandatory corporate finance and compliance training within required timelines.
- Identify inefficiencies and opportunities to simplify accounting workflows and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
- Identify repetitive or manual activities within the close cycle and suggest practical automation opportunities using Microsoft Excel macros Power Automate robotic process automation (RPA) or similar tools.
- Demonstrate an improvement mindset by challenging inefficient processes identifying root causes and recommending simpler and more effective ways of working.
Qualifications
- Freshly qualified Chartered Accountant (CA) or Cost and Management Accountant (CMA).
- Strong understanding of financial accounting principles journal entries general ledger accounting account reconciliations and financial statements.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail.
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
- Ability to manage multiple activities and work effectively within monthly reporting deadlines.
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with stakeholders and finance teams across different locations.
- Strong sense of ownership accountability and willingness to learn.
Preferred:
- Exposure to month-end close financial reporting audit taxation reconciliations or general ledger accounting through articleship internship industrial training or similar practical experience.
- Exposure to ERP/accounting systems such as SAP Oracle or similar platforms.
- Familiarity with process automation tools such as Power Automate Excel macros or RPA.
- Interest in process improvement automation and working in a shared-services or global finance environment
Required Experience:
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