We are seeking a detail-oriented and organized Finance Assistant to join our finance and accounting team. In this role, you will be responsible for supporting the day-to-day financial operations of the company. Your primary focus will be ensuring accurate daily data entry, processing financial transactions, maintaining up-to-date ledgers, and supporting the month-end closing process.
The ideal candidate has a strong foundational knowledge of accounting principles, is highly efficient with spreadsheets, and thrives in a fast-paced environment.
1. Day-to-Day Data Entry & Ledger Maintenance
Accurately input daily financial transactions, including accounts payable (AP), accounts receivable (AR), and general ledger entries into the accounting software.
Verify, classify, and post daily receipts, sales invoices, and vendor bills.
Maintain and update internal financial sheets, trackers, and digital filing systems for easy retrieval and audit readiness.
Perform daily bank reconciliations to ensure bank statements match internal accounting records.
Monitor daily cash flow activity and assist in processing employee expense reports.
Follow up on outstanding customer invoices and assist in resolving billing discrepancies or payment delays.
Assist the finance manager with month-end and year-end closing activities.
Prepare basic daily or weekly financial summaries.
Ensure all financial documentation complies with internal controls and standard company procedures.
RequirementsRequired Qualifications & Skills
Education & Experience
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a CA Intermediate.
Experience: 1–3 years of experience in a finance assistant, bookkeeping, or data entry clerk role. Entry-level candidates with strong internship experience are welcome to apply.
Software Proficiency: Hands-on experience with accounting software (e.g., Tally, Zoho Books, or SAP) and advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel/Google Sheets (VLOOKUPs, pivot tables).
Attention to Detail: High level of accuracy in data entry and mathematical calculations.
Time Management: Ability to prioritize daily recurring tasks effectively to meet strict daily and weekly deadlines.
Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills for interacting with internal teams, vendors, and clients.
BenefitsWhat We Offer
Competitive salary package.
Comprehensive health benefits.
Opportunities for career growth and mentorship from seasoned financial professionals.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or CA Intermediate
- 1-3 years of experience in a finance assistant, bookkeeping, or data entry clerk role
- Hands-on experience with accounting software such as Tally, Zoho Books, or SAP
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets, including VLOOKUPs and pivot tables
- High accuracy in data entry and mathematical calculations
- Ability to prioritize recurring tasks and meet daily and weekly deadlines
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
What We Do
Mindgrove designs state-of-the-art, scalable, and reliable System-on-Chips (SoCS) in India. These high-performance RISC-V chips can be leveraged in power-constrained environments such as industrial automation, automotive, consumer electronics, defense, security, and aviation. Mindgrove was started by Shashwath T. R. and Sharan Srinivas J. to design cost and power-effective microprocessor technology in India, for the world. Mindgrove is headquartered in Chennai, India, and backed by IITM Pravartak Technologies Foundation and IIT Madras Incubation Cell .
