Junior Accountant

Softobiz Technologies India

Job Location:

Mohali - India

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

About the Role

We are looking for a detail-oriented Junior Accountant to join our Finance & Accounts team. This role has been created specifically to support our Accounts Executive in managing day-to-day accounting operations across two entities EasyWebinar (international/export) and Softobiz Technologies (domestic IT services).

You will work directly under the guidance of our Accounts Executive and will be responsible for maintaining accurate books performing reconciliations and supporting compliance workings for your assigned entity. Over time you will build cross-entity capability and grow into a fully independent accountant.

This is a hands-on execution-focused role ideal for someone who is methodical deadline-driven and keen to build deep accounting expertise in a fast-growing technology company.

Key Responsibilities

1. Daily Accounting & Bookkeeping

Pass accounting entries in real time (within T1 day of transaction) for assigned entity
Maintain ledgers and Chart of Accounts as per entity-wise structure
Ensure zero cross-entity misclassification of transactions
Flag unusual or ambiguous transactions to the Accounts Executive before posting
Assist in month-end book closure all entries complete and reviewed within T3 working days

2. Bank Reconciliation

Perform monthly bank reconciliation for all bank accounts of assigned entity
Identify and resolve all variances within 5 working days of month-end
Maintain a documented audit trail for all reconciling items
Coordinate with bank for receipt allocation and payment narrations as needed

3. Accounts Receivable Support

Update AR tracker for assigned entity with every receipt same day
Assist in weekly follow-up reminders for overdue invoices under Accounts Executives direction
Reconcile client ledgers monthly zero unreconciled items older than 30 days
Support preparation of monthly AR ageing report

4. GST & TDS Working Support

Prepare purchase register and sales register for assigned entity every month
Assist in GSTR-2B vs books reconciliation highlight mismatches for review
Compile TDS deduction details from payment records for monthly review by Accounts Executive
Ensure all supporting documents (invoices challans bank advices) are filed and retrievable

5. Payroll & Compliance Data

Compile salary-related inputs (attendance deductions reimbursements) for payroll processing
Cross-check payroll outputs against inputs before disbursement flag any discrepancy
Maintain PF/ESI working sheets for assigned entity; flag due dates in advance

6. Documentation & Audit Readiness

File all vouchers invoices bank statements and challans entity-wise and date-wise
Ensure all documents are retrievable within 15 minutes on request digital and physical
Assist the Accounts Executive in providing schedules and data during statutory audit
Flag any missing or incomplete documentation immediately do not let gaps accumulate

7. MIS & Reporting Support

Compile and share data inputs for monthly MIS as requested by Accounts Executive
Maintain all trackers in real time no stale or unupdated data
Respond to ad-hoc data requests from Accounts Executive within 4 working hours

What This Role Is Not

We want to be transparent about scope so expectations are aligned from day one:

This is not a compliance filing role GST and TDS filings are owned by the Accounts Executive. You prepare workings and support; you do not file independently in Year 1.
This is not a management role you will not manage people or vendors.
This is not a strategic finance role no financial modelling pricing or board-level reporting.
This is not a remote role you are expected to be present on-site as accounting operations require real-time coordination.

Requirements

Must Have	Good to Have
/ / BBA Finance or equivalent	CA Inter / CMA Inter (pursuing or cleared)
Working knowledge of Tally ERP or similar	Hands-on experience with Zoho Books or QuickBooks
Basic understanding of GST and TDS concepts	Exposure to FEMA or foreign remittance processing
Proficiency in MS Excel pivot tables VLOOKUPs	Experience in a multi-entity or group company setup
Ability to maintain accurate and real-time records	Prior internship in CA firm or finance department
Strong attention to detail and deadline discipline	Understanding of payroll processing basics
Good written communication in English	Familiarity with bank reconciliation statements

What Success Looks Like First 12 Months

Timeline	Success Milestone	Measured By	Target
30 days	Understands both entity CoA accounting structure and day-to-day entry process	Manager review	No errors in guided entries
60 days	Independently passing routine accounting entries for one assigned entity	Entry accuracy	>99% accuracy
90 days	Performing bank reconciliation for assigned entity with zero unresolved items	BRS completion	T3 days post month-end
6 months	Handling GST purchase/sales workings for assigned entity with manager review	Filing readiness	Zero late submissions
12 months	Acting as reliable backup for second entity during leave or peak periods	Coverage events	Zero process breakdowns

How You Will Be Evaluated

Your performance will be reviewed quarterly against the following dimensions:

Dimension	What We Measure	Weight
Accounting accuracy	Error rate in entries and reconciliations (<1% threshold)	30%
Timeliness & deadline adherence	% of tasks completed within agreed timeline; no chasing required	25%
Documentation quality	Audit-readiness of files; retrievability of documents on spot check	20%
Compliance working support	Completeness of GST/TDS workings handed to Accounts Executive	15%
Initiative & learning pace	Speed of capability build; questions asked; proactive flagging	10%

Career Growth Path

We promote from within. This role has a defined progression path based on demonstrated capability not just tenure:

Year	Role	What Gets Added
Year 1	Junior Accountant	Core bookkeeping BRS basic compliance workings for one entity
Year 2	Accountant	Full ownership of one entity GST/TDS filing support MIS inputs
Year 3	Senior Accountant	Both entities compliance ownership team mentoring audit support lead

Salary increments and role upgrades are tied to KRA performance not fixed timelines. Exceptional performers can progress faster.

What to Expect Working Here

Small close-knit finance team you will have direct access to senior accountants and the Finance Manager from day one
High ownership low bureaucracy if you spot a problem you are expected to flag it not wait for someone else to notice
Real variety working across two entities (one international one domestic) gives you exposure most junior accountants dont get until year 3 or 4
Structured mentorship you will work directly under an experienced Accounts Executive who will guide your learning week by week
Transparent progression your growth path evaluation criteria and what you need to do to get promoted are written down and shared with you upfront

Required Experience:

Junior IC

About the Role We are looking for a detail-oriented Junior Accountant to join our Finance & Accounts team. This role has been created specifically to support our Accounts Executive in managing day-to-day accounting operations across two entities EasyWebinar (international/export) and Softobiz Tech...