Jr. Accountant

<p><strong>Job Purpose</strong></p> <p>The Junior Accountant will provide vital support to the financial department by managing daily accounting tasks. The primary goal is to maintain accurate financial records, assist with month-end closing procedures, and ensure compliance with established accounting principles.</p> <p><strong>Job Duties and Responsibilities:</strong></p> <p><strong>Financial Documentation: Assist in the preparation of financial statements and reports (Balance Sheets, P&amp;L statements).</strong><strong>Invoicing: Prepare Invoice and deliver to the client on timely manner</strong><strong>Accounts Payable &amp; Receivable: Process invoices, record payments, and monitor aging reports to ensure timely collections and disbursements.</strong><strong>Reconciliations: Perform monthly bank, credit card, and inter-company reconciliations to identify and resolve discrepancies.</strong><strong>Journal Entries: Prepare and post routine journal entries for accruals, prepayments, and general ledger maintenance.</strong><strong>Audit Support: Organize and provide necessary documentation for internal and external audits.</strong><strong>Compliance: Assist in filing tax returns and ensuring adherence to local financial regulations and company policies.</strong></p> <p><strong>Required Qualifications</strong><strong><br></strong><strong> </strong>Education:B.Com with CMA/CA qualification, or M.Com in Finance/Accounting.</p> <p>&nbsp;Previous internship experience in a corporate accounting or audit environment.</p> <p><strong>&nbsp;</strong>Competencies:&nbsp;</p> <ul> <li>High level of attention to detail and accuracy.</li> <li>Strong organizational and time-management skills.</li> <li>Integrity and ability to handle confidential financial data.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Experience</strong></p> <ul> <li><strong>0–1 year of experience in accounting, finance, auditing, or related functions.<br></strong></li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;<strong>Preferred Skills</strong></p> <ul> <li>Understanding of basic GST Filing</li> <li>&nbsp;Strong communication skills for interacting with vendors and internal departments.</li> <li>Proficiency in MS Excel (VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables)</li> <li>Familiarity with accounting software (e.g., Tally, QuickBooks, Wave)</li> </ul> <p><strong>Working Conditions</strong></p> <ul> <li>Work Arrangement: On-site opportunity based out of our Trivandrum office.</li> <li>Travel Requirements: Occasional travel may be required for team meetings, user research, or conferences.</li> <li>On-Call Requirements: Light on-call rotation may be required depending on operational needs.</li> <li>Hours of Work: Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Living AOT s Values</strong></p> <p>Our values guide how we work, collaborate, and grow as a team. Every role at AOT is expected to embody and promote these values:</p> <ul> <li><strong>Innovation:</strong> We pursue true innovation by solving problems and meeting unarticulated needs.</li> <li><strong>Integrity:</strong> We hold ourselves to high ethical standards and never compromise.</li> <li><strong>Ownership:</strong> We are all responsible for our shared long-term success.</li> <li><strong>Agility:</strong> We stay ready to adapt to change and deliver results.</li> <li><strong>Collaboration:</strong> We believe collaboration and knowledge-sharing fuel innovation and success.</li> </ul> <ul> <li><strong>Empowerment:</strong> We support our people so they can bring the best of themselves to work every day.</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p>