Assistant Accountant APR

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Bengaluru; Hybrid; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work after first month

Modern central office

Training budget & learning platforms

Career opportunities internationally

Job summary

Coface is seeking a finance professional in Bengaluru to support monthly closings, journal entries, and reconciliation processes within a multinational framework. The role emphasizes accuracy, timely financial reporting, and cross‑functional collaboration with business owners.

The candidate should have a Accounting/Finance degree with 3+ years in finance, strong Excel skills, and an eye for data quality. Hybrid work follows an initial onboarding month; training budgets and development programs

Qualifications

• University graduate majoring in Accounting or Finance related disciplines.
• Recognized accounting qualifications is preferrable (e.g. CPA / ACCA / CMA)
• Min. 3 + yrs working experience in finance/accounting field is a must.
• Experience gained in Big4 and/or MNC environment is a plus
• Proficiency in MS Excel is a must
• Able to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Strong mindset on efficiency and data quality
• Strong knowledge on AR / AP process
• Financial data analysis skills is an advantage
• Knowledge in ANY accounting system is an advantage
• Knowledge on LEAN / process improvement is an advantage

Responsibilities

• Take part in finance operation to ensure all financial processes are efficient, organized and under control
• Participate in monthly and quarterly closing process to deliver accurate and timely financial data for local and group reporting purpose.
• Handle payments and/or receipts, prepare related journals entries & bank payments.
• Monitor and act as the key contact point of Finance for reconciliation and settlement of income and expenses with internal and external parties / business owners.
• Work with business owners and/or relevant parties to resolve any differences during reconciliations.
• Actively involve in credit control to ensure outstanding balances with relevant parties are settled in a timely manner.
• Prepare monthly accounting schedules, ageing reports, reconciliations and other reports.Participate in exercises to enhance control and efficiency of financial processes and take part in other ad hoc assignments

Skills

MS Excel

Finance data analysis

AR / AP process

Under pressure

Education

Accounting/Finance degree

CPA / ACCA / CMA (preferrable)

Tools

Accounting system

Job description

• Contract type (job boards): Permanent contract

Company Description

Our 5,200 experts representing 80+ nationalities in 58 countries are united by a shared purpose: helping companies navigate through uncertainty by empowering them to make the right decisions and trade smarter in a complex world.

With nearly 80 years of global experience, we offer companies a full range of solutions: Trade Credit Insurance, Business Information, Debt Collection, Single Risk insurance, Surety Bonds, Factoring — all driven by a unique data patrimony, cutting-edge technology, innovation and a deep understanding of the global economy.

Joining Coface means being part of a close-knit international organization, where your ideas matter. We foster a culture of learning, collaboration and inclusion where you are given responsibilities and can see the impact of your actions.

Shape the future of trade with us. Join our Happeners!

Job Description

MISSION :

• Take part in finance operation to ensure all financial processes are efficient, organized and under control
• Participate in monthly and quarterly closing process to deliver accurate and timely financial data for local and group reporting purpose.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Handle payments and/or receipts, prepare related journals entries & bank payments.
• Monitor and act as the key contact point of Finance for reconciliation and settlement of income and expenses with internal and external parties / business owners.
• Work with business owners and/or relevant parties to resolve any differences during reconciliations.
• Actively involve in credit control to ensure outstanding balances with relevant parties are settled in a timely manner.
• Prepare monthly accounting schedules, ageing reports, reconciliations and other reports.Participate in exercises to enhance control and efficiency of financial processes and take part in other ad hoc assignments

Qualifications

• University graduate majoring in Accounting or Finance related disciplines.Recognized accounting qualifications is preferrable (e.g. CPA / ACCA / CMA)
• Min. 3 + yrs working experience in finance/accounting field is a must.Experience gained in Big4 and/or MNC environment is a plus
• Proficiency in MS Excel is a must
• Able to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Strong mindset on efficiency and data quality
• Strong knowledge on AR / AP process
• Financial data analysis skills is an advantage
• Knowledge in ANY accounting system is an advantage
• Knowledge on LEAN / process improvement is an advantage

Additional Information

• Hybrid working model after the first month
• Great place to work:central and modern office
• Opportunities to learn:budget every year for training, languages platform, e-learning platform, dedicated development program…
• Career opportunities: Opportunity to build your career (both locally and internationally) in a large global company, one of the world leaders in its field