Accountant

Santhigiri Ashram; Chennai; On-site; INR 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Santhigiri Ashram is seeking a Junior Accountant to provide foundational financial support by processing daily transactions, updating ledgers, and assisting senior staff with reporting and audit preparation. The role emphasizes accuracy, timely entry, and adherence to SOPs in a busy environment.

Responsibilities include recording receipts and invoices, processing payments, reconciling bank statements, and supporting month-end closes with proper documentation and organized record-keeping for

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Commerce.
• Basic to intermediate MS Excel and entry-level accounting tools like Tally or ERP basics.
• Strong numerical aptitude and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Record daily receipts, invoices, and payments in the accounting system.
• Process invoices, track billing, and issue payment reminders.
• Reconcile bank statements with general ledger.
• Support month-end closings with documentation.
• Maintain organized filing for audit readiness and tax compliance.

Skills

MS Excel

Attention to detail

Numerical aptitude

Education

Bachelors in Accounting/Finance/Commerce (B.Com)

Tools

Tally

ERP basics

Job description

Job Overview

A Junior Accountant provides foundational financial support by processing daily transactions, updating ledger entries, performing account reconciliations, and assisting senior accounting staff with financial reporting and audit preparation.

Key Responsibilities

• Transaction Processing: Record daily receipts, invoices, and payments in the accounting system.
• Accounts Payable & Receivable: Process incoming invoices, track client billing, and issue payment reminders.
• Bank Reconciliation: Reconcile bank statements with general ledger records on a routine basis.
• Month-End Support: Assist senior accountants in gathering schedules, receipts, and documents for monthly closures.
• Record Keeping: Maintain organized physical and digital filing systems for audit readiness and tax compliance.

Key Skills & Qualifications

• Education: Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, or Commerce (B.Com).
• Technical Skills: Basic to intermediate proficiency in MS Excel and entry-level accounting tools (e.g., Tally, or ERP basics).
• Key Traits: High attention to detail, strong numerical aptitude, and willingness to learn standard operating procedures.