Jr. Accountant

Job Purpose

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.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

Financial Documentation: Assist in the preparation of financial statements and reports (Balance Sheets, P&L statements).Invoicing: Prepare Invoice and deliver to the client on timely mannerAccounts Payable & Receivable: Process invoices, record payments, and monitor aging reports to ensure timely collections and disbursements.Reconciliations: Perform monthly bank, credit card, and inter-company reconciliations to identify and resolve discrepancies.Journal Entries: Prepare and post routine journal entries for accruals, prepayments, and general ledger maintenance.Audit Support: Organize and provide necessary documentation for internal and external audits.Compliance: Assist in filing tax returns and ensuring adherence to local financial regulations and company policies.

Required Qualifications
Education:B.Com with CMA/CA qualification, or M.Com in Finance/Accounting.

 Previous internship experience in a corporate accounting or audit environment.

 Competencies: 

• High level of attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Integrity and ability to handle confidential financial data.

Experience

• 0–1 year of experience in accounting, finance, auditing, or related functions.
  

 Preferred Skills

• Understanding of basic GST Filing
•  Strong communication skills for interacting with vendors and internal departments.
• Proficiency in MS Excel (VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables)
• Familiarity with accounting software (e.g., Tally, QuickBooks, Wave)

Working Conditions

• Work Arrangement: On-site opportunity based out of our Trivandrum office.
• Travel Requirements: Occasional travel may be required for team meetings, user research, or conferences.
• On-Call Requirements: Light on-call rotation may be required depending on operational needs.
• Hours of Work: Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week.

Living AOT s Values

Our values guide how we work, collaborate, and grow as a team. Every role at AOT is expected to embody and promote these values:

• Innovation: We pursue true innovation by solving problems and meeting unarticulated needs.
• Integrity: We hold ourselves to high ethical standards and never compromise.
• Ownership: We are all responsible for our shared long-term success.
• Agility: We stay ready to adapt to change and deliver results.
• Collaboration: We believe collaboration and knowledge-sharing fuel innovation and success.

• Empowerment: We support our people so they can bring the best of themselves to work every day.