Accounts Assistant

**Job Description: Accounts Assistant (Billing & Invoicing)**

**Company**: Damro Furniture
**Location**: Tirupati
**Position**: Accounts Assistant
**Department**: Finance & Accounts
**Reports to**: Showroom Manager / Accounts Manager

**Company Overview**

Damro Furniture is a household name in Sri Lanka, renowned for quality, innovation, and affordability. We are dedicated to helping families create their dream homes. As part of our dynamic team, you will play a crucial role in our front-line operations, ensuring a seamless and professional customer experience from selection to payment.

**Job Summary**

**Key Responsibilities**

**Billing & Invoicing**:

- Generate accurate and timely invoices, delivery notes, and credit notes for all customer purchases using the company's billing software.
- Verify pricing, discounts, and promotional offers against company policies before finalizing bills.
- Handle high-volume billing during peak seasons and promotional periods efficiently.
- Manage the entire billing cycle from order entry to final invoice dispatch.

**Cash & Payment Handling**:

- Process customer payments through various modes (cash, cheque, credit/debit cards, bank transfers, and installment plans).
- Reconcile daily cash and card collections, ensuring 100% accuracy.
- Prepare daily sales reports and deposit cash collections to the bank promptly.
- Issue official receipts for all payments received.

**Customer Service & Coordination**:

- Interact with customers in a professional and courteous manner during the payment process.
- Coordinate with the sales team to clarify order details, delivery schedules, and special customer requirements.
- Address and resolve customer queries related to billing and payments effectively.

**Record Keeping & Reconciliation**:

- Maintain organized and up-to-date records of all invoices, receipts, and payment vouchers.
- Assist in daily and monthly closing of accounts receivable and sales records.
- Reconcile customer accounts and follow up on outstanding payments if necessary.
- Assist in preparing documentation for internal and external audits.

**Administrative Support**:

- Manage the stationery and documentation required for the billing counter.
- Perform other ad-hoc accounting and administrative duties as assigned by the manager.

**Qualifications & Experience**
- **Education**: G.C.E. Advanced Level (A/L) qualification. A diploma or certificate in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration will be a distinct advantage.
- **Experience**: Minimum of **1-2 years** of experience in a similar role, preferably in retail, showroom, or a fast-paced billing environment. Freshers with exceptional skills and a strong willingness to learn may also be considered.

**Required Skills & Competencies**
- **Technical Proficiency**: Solid experience with billing software and MS Office, especially Excel (for creating basic spreadsheets and reports).
- **Numerical Accuracy**: Excellent with numbers and a keen eye for detail to avoid billing errors.
- **Honesty & Integrity**: Must be trustworthy in handling cash and sensitive financial data.
- **Communication Skills**: Good verbal and written communication skills in **Sinhala** and **English**. Knowledge of Tamil is a plus.
- **Customer-Focused**: A friendly and patient demeanor when dealing with customers.
- **Organizational Skills**: Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize work, and meet deadlines in a busy retail environment.
- **Team Player**: Willingness to collaborate with the sales and logistics teams.

**What We Offer**
- A competitive salary and attractive performance-based incentives.
- Comprehensive on-the-job training.
- Opportunities for career growth within the Damro network.
- A positive and dynamic work environment.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: ₹9,733.74 - ₹16,500.00 per month

**Benefits**:

- Health insurance
- Leave encashment
- Provident Fund

Application Question(s):

- Age Below 30 Years

**Education**:

- Bachelor's (required)

**Experience**:

- Tally: 1 year (required)

**Language**:

- English (required)

**Location**:

- Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh (required)

Work Location: In person