Assistant Financial Accountant (Contract)

Control Risks; Delhi; On-site; INR 500,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

Control Risks is seeking an Assistant Financial Accountant in Delhi, India to support accurate financial accounting and reporting. You will ensure timely booking of costs, adherence to finance processes, and disciplined use of financial systems in coordination with internal stakeholders.

The role focuses on month-end closures, cost control, and profitability reporting, with opportunities to grow within a structured finance function. Strong attention to detail and process discipline are essential.

Qualifications

• Similar experience in finance function role.
• Ability to assimilate information quickly and recognise what action is required.
• Ability to identify problems, understand the complete impact and see challenges through to a conclusion.
• Ability to demonstrate commercial acumen in everyday transactions.
• Confident communicator with the ability to establish effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Excellent organisational and prioritising skills, with an exceptional eye for detail.
• Resilient and adaptable in a dynamic environment.
• Prior experience of communication with Vendor/customers.

Responsibilities

• Assist in document management in compliance with compliance requirement for vendor invoices & Intercompany cost invoice management
• Assist in employee reimbursement expenses documentation in adherence to company policies & audit procedures.
• Support SOFTEX filings, payment settlement in RBI portal
• Assist in closing activities, customer payment collection process assistance, customer WHT reconciliation, collect certificates & drive other support activities
• Banking activities for documentation & query management.
• Drive petty cash process, verification of supporting documents, and periodic reconciliation to ensure accuracy and control
• Provide other support for finance-related activities as assigned, including process improvements, documentation support, and other ad-hoc finance requirements
• Assist in compliance documentation & local records maintenance

Skills

Attention to detail

Process driven

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Analytical thinking

Tools

MS Dynamics 365

Job description

The Assistant Financial Accountant is responsible for supporting accurate financial accounting and reporting by ensuring timely booking of costs, adherence to finance processes, and disciplined use of financial systems. The role supports month end closures, cost control, and profitability reporting through effective coordination with internal stakeholders and compliance with established financial controls.

This position is ideal for individuals who are detail oriented, process driven, and committed to maintaining financial accuracy and discipline, and who are keen to grow within a structured finance function.

Role tasks and responsibilities

Primary Responsibilities

• Assist in document management in compliance with compliance requirement for vendor invoices & Intercompany cost invoice management
• Assist in employee reimbursement expenses documentation in adherence to company policies & audit procedures.
• Support SOFTEX filings, payment settlement in RBI portal
• Assist in closing activities, customer payment collection process assistance, customer WHT reconciliation, collect certificates & drive other support activities
• Banking activities for documentation & query management.
• Drive petty cash process, verification of supporting documents, and periodic reconciliation to ensure accuracy and control
• Provide other support for finance-related activities as assigned, including process improvements, documentation support, and other ad-hoc finance requirements
• Assist in compliance documentation & local records maintenance

Requirements

Knowledge and experience

Similar experience in finance function role.

Ability to quickly assimilate and understand information and recognise what action is required.

Ability to identify problems, understand the complete impact of them and see challenges through to a conclusion.

Ability to demonstrate commercial acumen in everyday transactions.

Confident communicator with the ability to establish effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Excellent organisational and prioritising skills, with an exceptional eye for detail.

Resilient and adaptable in a dynamic environment.

Preferred

Prior experience of communication with Vendor/customers.

Qualifications and specialist skills

Candidate with 2 years of relevant experience

IT skills with preferable experience of MS Dynamics 365 or similar ERP.