Finance Apprentice

Cengage; India; On-site; INR 450,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

Cengage, a global education company, seeks an Accounts Payable professional in India to manage invoice booking, vendor reconciliations, GST invoicing, and debtor ledgers. You will prepare payment batches, ensure accurate GST/TDs data, and support timely filing returns while maintaining strict deadlines and high accuracy.

Join a diverse team and contribute to efficient financial operations through meticulous processing and collaborative problem-solving in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Proven proficiency in accounting practices and principles.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to deliver flawless work.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to strictly adhere to deadlines and manage time effectively.
• Outstanding communication skills, both written and verbal.
• A collaborative spirit and eagerness to learn from a diverse team.
• Determination to compete and excel in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• AP Invoice booking
• AP Vendor reconciliations
• Vendor’s Payment Batch preparation
• Creation of GST Invoices and E-invoicing
• Preparation of ledgers for customers
• Debtor’s reconciliation
• Preparing GST data for filing returns
• Preparation of TDS data for filing returns

Skills

Accounting principles

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Deadline oriented

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Job description

We believe in the power and joy of learning. At Cengage, our employees have a direct impact in helping learners around the world discover the power and joy of learning. We are bonded by our shared purpose – driving innovation that helps millions of learners improve their lives and achieve their dreams through education.

Job responsibilities

• AP Invoice booking
• AP Vendor reconciliations
• Vendor’s Payment Batch preparation
• Creation of GST Invoices and E-invoicing
• Preparation of ledgers for customers
• Debtor’s reconciliation
• Preparing GST data for filing returns
• Preparation of TDS data for filing returns

Abilities required for this role:

• Proven proficiency in accounting practices and principles
• Strong attention to detail and ability to deliver flawless work
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to strictly adhere to deadlines and manage time effectively
• Outstanding communication skills, both written and verbal
• A collaborative spirit and eagerness to learn from a diverse team
• Determination to compete and excel in a fast-paced environment

Join us at Cengage and be part of a team that is making a real difference in the world of education. This is your chance to contribute to something outstanding and grow your career in an encouraging and innovative setting!

Cengage is committed to working with broad talent pools to attract and hire strong and most qualified individuals. Our job applicants are considered regardless of any classification protected by applicable federal, state, provincial or local laws.

Cengage is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities including during our job application process.

About Cengage

Cengage, a global education technology company serving millions of learners, provides affordable, quality digital products and services that equip students with the skills and competencies needed to be job ready. For more than 100 years, we have enabled the power and joy of learning with trusted, engaging content, and now, integrated digital platforms. We serve the higher education, workforce skills, secondary education, English language teaching and research markets worldwide. Through our scalable technology, including MindTap and Cengage Unlimited, we support all learners who seek to improve their lives and achieve their dreams through education.

Compensation

At Cengage Group, we take great pride in our commitment to providing a comprehensive and rewarding Total Rewards package designed to support and empower our employees. Click here to learn more about our Total Rewards Philosophy. The full base pay range has been provided for this position. Individual base pay will vary based on work schedule, qualifications, experience, internal equity, and geographic location. Sales roles often incorporate a significant incentive compensation program beyond this base pay range.

Cengage, a global edtech company, supports learners, educators and institutions across more than 100 countries. With products serving nearly 16 million digital users across the Higher Education, School, Work and English Language Learning markets, we’ve built a learning ecosystem that connects education to employment. We combine trusted content, AI-powered insights and scalable digital platforms to power learning for every future and drive meaningful outcomes at every stage of the learning journey.