Assistant Accountant

Position SummaryThe Assistant Accountant will play a critical hands-on role in maintaining the company’s financial backbone. The ideal candidate will take full operational ownership of day-to-day bookkeeping, voucher generation, general and subsidiary ledger maintenance, vendor and subcontractor ledger reconciliation, and strict monthly/periodic bank reconciliations.

Working directly under senior finance executives, the Assistant Accountant must demonstrate absolute precision in double-entry accounting, rigorous verification of site expenses, and the ability to produce timely, audit-ready financial records.

Key Responsibilities & Duties1. Bookkeeping & Voucher Management

Prepare, verify, and record all accounting vouchers—including Payment Vouchers (CPV/BPV), Receipt Vouchers (CRV/BRV), and Journal Vouchers (JV)—with complete supporting documentation (bills, delivery challans, site engineer sign-offs, and approvals).
Maintain strict numerical control and systematic physical/digital archiving of all accounting vouchers and tax invoices.
Ensure all entries adhere strictly to double-entry bookkeeping standards and company accounting policies.

2. General & Subsidiary Ledger Maintenance

Maintain up-to-date, accurate general ledgers, accounts payable (AP), and accounts receivable (AR).
Perform continuous reviews of ledger balances to identify, investigate, and rectify discrepancies or unallocated transactions.
Ensure clear expense tagging against designated residential projects and cost centers.

3. Vendor & Subcontractor Account Management

Maintain and monitor individual accounts for construction material vendors, specialized finishing suppliers, contractors, and labor teams.
Process vendor invoices against Purchase Orders (POs) and Site Goods Received Notes (GRNs) / verification sheets.
Conduct regular, proactive ledger reconciliations with vendors and subcontractors to confirm outstanding balances, retention monies, and payment schedules.

4. Bank & Balance Sheet Reconciliations

Execute regular bank reconciliations (daily/weekly/monthly) across all corporate and project bank accounts against company cash books.
Monitor petty cash funds, advance accounts, and site imprest registers, ensuring timely reconciliation and replenishment vouchers.
Assist in periodic account closing activities, year-end audits, and the preparation of ledger aging schedules.

5. Financial Reporting Support

Generate accurate ledger summaries, trial balances, and expense reports for senior finance managers.
Assist senior management in cash flow tracking, invoice generation, and cost tracking for ongoing villa projects.

Required Qualifications & Experience

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce (B.Com/BBA/BS Accounting & Finance), or partly qualified CA/ACCA/CMA.
Experience: 1–3 years of proven experience in day-to-day bookkeeping, voucher preparation, ledger maintenance, and bank reconciliations. Experience in real estate, construction, or civil contracting is highly advantageous.
Software Proficiency:
Advanced command of MS Excel (VLOOKUP, SUMIFS, Pivot Tables, Reconciliation formatting).
Hands-on proficiency with accounting ERP systems or software (QuickBooks, Peachtree, or specialized ERP systems).
Technical Mastery: Deep understanding of double-entry bookkeeping, withholding tax deductions, and standard reconciliation techniques.

Key Competencies & Behavioral Attributes

Meticulous Attention to Detail: Zero-tolerance approach to unverified numbers, missing documentation, or unreconciled balances.
Numerical & Analytical Acumen: Speed and precision in cross-verifying invoices, bank debits/credits, and supplier ledger entries.
Integrity & Confidentiality: Uncompromising ethical conduct when dealing with confidential corporate records, payroll, and banking details.
Proactive Follow-through: Ability to coordinate effectively with on-site project engineers, procurement personnel, and vendors to resolve invoice discrepancies promptly.

What We Offer

A competitive compensation package commensurate with experience and skill.
A professional, structured work culture within an expanding, high-end real estate brand.
Direct mentorship from seasoned financial executives, offering substantial career growth in corporate and project finance.

How to ApplyInterested candidates meeting the criteria should forward their updated CV along with a brief cover letter outlining their experience in ledger reconciliation and voucher management to ********* / HR Department Contact]