India Accountant

Posting Date: 26 Sept 2025

City: Mumbai

Location:Mumbai, IN,

Contract Type: Permanent

Division: Regional Finance Management

Level of experience: Entry Level

RINA is currently recruiting for a India Accountant - Accounts Payable to join its office in Mumbai within the Regional Finance Management Division.

Mission

An Accounts Payable Accountant is responsible for managing and processing the financial transactions related to a company's payments to its vendors, suppliers, and other creditors. The primary focus of this role is to ensure that all invoices and expenses are accurately recorded, documented, and paid in a timely manner.

Key Accountabilities

Invoice Processing:

• Receive and review incoming invoices for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with company policies.
• Match invoices with purchase orders and receiving documents to ensure proper authorization and receipt of goods or services.
• Code and enter invoices into the accounting system for payment.

Vendor Management:

• Maintain relationships with vendors and address any inquiries or discrepancies regarding invoices.
• Communicate with vendors to resolve payment issues or discrepancies.

Payment Processing:

• Prepare and process payments through various methods such as checks, electronic funds transfers (EFT), or other payment systems.
• Ensure timely and accurate payments to vendors in accordance with payment terms.

Expense Reimbursement:

• Process employee expense reports, ensuring compliance with company policies.
• Reconcile and verify supporting documentation for expense claims.

Recordkeeping and Documentation:

• Maintain accurate and organized records of all accounts payable transactions.
• Prepare and maintain reports related to accounts payable activities.

Month-end Reconciliation:

• Reconcile accounts payable sub-ledger with the general ledger.
• Assist in month-end closing processes, providing necessary reports and documentation.

Compliance and Policies:

• Ensure compliance with internal policies, accounting principles, and relevant regulations.
• Participate in audits and provide required documentation and support.

Continuous Improvement:

• Identify opportunities for process improvements and efficiency enhancements within the accounts payable function.

Communication:

• Collaborate with other departments, such as procurement and finance, to ensure accurate and timely processing of payments.

Problem Resolution:

• Investigate and resolve discrepancies or issues related to accounts payable.

Ad Hoc Tasks:

• Perform other ad hoc financial tasks or projects as assigned by the supervisor or management.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Economics or Business Administration Finance Management

Qualifications

• Entry-level positions: we prefer candidates with internships or related coursework about accounting, credit management, or finance is preferred.
• Understanding of accounting principles and practices is essential.
• Knowledge of spreadsheet software (e.g., Microsoft Excel) for data analysis and reporting.
• Attention to detail is crucial for accurately recording transactions, reconciling accounts, and managing customer information.

Competencies

• CLIENT INTIMACY - Embrace internal and external client needs, expectations, and requirements to ensure maximum satisfaction
• EARN TRUST - Take everyone's opinion into account and remain open to diversity
• PROMOTE SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT - Promote commitment by keeping promises as a Role Model
• MANAGE EMOTIONS - Recognise one's and other's emotions and express and regulate one's reactions
• PIONEER CHANGE - Actively embrace change and benefit from the new circumstances
• BUILD NETWORK - Forge trust relationships, across departments, and outside the organization
• MAKE EFFECTIVE DECISIONS - Structure activities according to priorities, actions, resources and constraint
• ADDRESS THE WAY - Have a big picture of different situations and reinterpret it in a perspective way
• THINK FORWARD - Capitalise on experiences and translate them into action plans for the future

RINA is a multinational company providing a wide range of services in the energy, marine, certification, infrastructure & mobility, industry, research & development sectors. Our business model covers the full process of project development, from concept to completion.

At RINA, we endeavor to create a work environment where every single person is valued and encouraged to develop new ideas. We provide equal employment opportunities and are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels respected and safe from discrimination or harassment of any kind. We are also compliant to the Italian Law n. 68/99.