Accounting Assistant

Thane, Maharashtra
- Work Type: Full Time

**LOCATION**:

- Owens Asia Private Limited is located at Redbrick Offices, Wagle Industrial Estate, Thane West, Maharashtra, India**JOB DESCRIPTION**:

- Keeps financial records to track the company's expenditures, profit and loss, cash flow, bookkeeping knowledge, and other financial activities. Duties include but are not limited to payroll, government remittances, bank reconciliation, cash projection, check issuances, bill payment, and petty cash handling.

**JOB RESPONSIBILITIES**:

- Comply with government and company policies, procedures, and regulations.
- Compile statistical, financial, accounting, or auditing reports and tables on such matters as cash receipts, expenditures, accounts payable and receivable, and profits and losses.
- Reconcile or note and report discrepancies found in records.
- Perform financial calculations such as amounts due, interest charges, balances, discounts, equity, and principal.
- Reconcile bank transaction records, prepare book trial balances, and transfer details from separate journals to general ledgers and/or data processing sheets.
- Compile budget data and documents based on estimated revenues and expenses and previous budgets.
- Calculate materials, overhead, and other expenses, based on estimates, quotations, and price lists.
- Assists accountant in calculating, preparing, and issuing bills, invoices, account statements, and other financial statements according to established procedures.
- Assists accountant in preparing bank deposits by compiling data from cashiers, verifying and balancing receipts, and sending cash, checks, or other forms of payment to banks.

**JOB REQUIREMENTS**:

- At least two (2) years of work experience in bookkeeping is required for this position.
- Preferably 1-4 Yrs Experienced Employees specializing in Finance - Audit/Taxation or equivalent.
- Working knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, financial markets, banking, and analysis and reporting of financial data.
- Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, production methods, and resource allocation.
- First-rate skill sets, including mathematics, time management, critical thinking, and learning strategies.
- Excellent abilities in mathematical reasoning, deductive reasoning, and written and oral comprehension and expression.
- Above-average verbal and written English communication and presentation skills.
- Willing to work nights, weekends, and/or holidays on an as-needed basis.
- Willing to do fieldwork and/or overtime on short notice.

**Skills**:

- Knowledge of Accounting Practices
- Proficiency in Accounting Software
- Accuracy and attention to detail
- Knowledge of spreadsheets and bookkeeping software
- Flexibility during tax time and audits
- Critical Thinking Skills
- Ability to Analyze Data

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