Graduate Trainee - Accountant (Mumbai)

QAD is building a world-class SaaS company, and we are growing. We are looking for talented individuals who want to join us on our mission to help solve relevant real-world problems in manufacturing and the supply chain.

As a Graduate Trainee - Accounting, you will work closely with the finance and accounting team to support various accounting tasks while gaining hands-on experience. This role is ideal for recent graduates looking to build a career in accounting and finance. You will receive training and mentorship, and there may be opportunities to work towards professional accounting qualifications.

This position offers a hybrid work model, requiring two days in our Mumbai office and three days of remote work. Only candidates based in Mumbai are eligible for consideration.

What you will do:

• Assist with maintaining and reconciling the general ledger.

• Help with journal entries, accruals, and prepayments.

• Support in month-end and year-end closing processes

• Assist in the preparation of monthly management accounts.

• Support the production of year-end financial statements and reports.

• Participate in variance analysis and provide insights to management.

• Assist with internal and external audits.

• Help ensure compliance with financial policies, regulations, and standards.

• Use accounting software to input, manage, and report financial data.

• Assist in the automation of financial processes where possible.

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Articleship training completed under CA ( minimum passing percentage of 60% in graduation is required)

• Experience:  0-1 year

• Numerical & Analytical Skills: Strong attention to detail and ability to analyze financial data.

• Technical Skills: Proficient in MS Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.

• Communication: Good verbal and written communication skills. Ability to work as part of a team.

• We offer an amazing culture and comprehensive suite of health and wellness benefits so that employees can focus on helping customers reach our vision for them: the Effective Enterprise.
• Opportunity to join a growing business, launching into its next phase of expansion and transformation
• The collaborative culture of smart and hard-working people who support one another to get the job done
• Our employees tell us they love working for a global organization focused on collaboration, teamwork and customer outcomes.
• Your health and well being are important to us at QAD. We provide programs that help you strike a healthy work-life balance.
• Opportunity to join a growing business, launching into its next phase of expansion and transformation.
• Collaborative culture of smart and hard-working people who support one another to get the job done.
• An atmosphere of growth and opportunity, where idea-sharing is always prioritized over level or hierarchy.
• Compensation packages based on experience and desired skill set

About QAD:

QAD Inc. is a leading provider of adaptive, cloud-based enterprise software and services for global manufacturing companies. Global manufacturers face ever-increasing disruption caused by technology-driven innovation and changing consumer preferences. In order to survive and thrive, manufacturers must be able to innovate and change business models at unprecedented rates of speed. QAD calls these companies Adaptive Manufacturing Enterprises. QAD solutions help customers in the automotive, life sciences, packaging, consumer products, food and beverage, high tech and industrial manufacturing industries rapidly adapt to change and innovate for competitive advantage.

QAD is committed to ensuring that every employee feels they work in an environment that values their contributions, respects their unique perspectives and provides opportunities for growth regardless of background. QAD’s DEI program is driving higher levels of diversity, equity and inclusion so that employees can bring their whole self to work.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. 

About QAD:

QAD Inc. is a leading provider of adaptive, cloud-based enterprise software and services for global manufacturing companies. Global manufacturers face ever-increasing disruption caused by technology-driven innovation and changing consumer preferences. In order to survive and thrive, manufacturers must be able to innovate and change business models at unprecedented rates of speed. QAD calls these companies Adaptive Manufacturing Enterprises. QAD solutions help customers in the automotive, life sciences, packaging, consumer products, food and beverage, high tech and industrial manufacturing industries rapidly adapt to change and innovate for competitive advantage.

QAD is committed to ensuring that every employee feels they work in an environment that values their contributions, respects their unique perspectives and provides opportunities for growth regardless of background. QAD’s DEI program is driving higher levels of diversity, equity and inclusion so that employees can bring their whole self to work.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.