Finance Assistant

Mindgrove Technologies; Chennai District; On-site; INR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Mindgrove Technologies is seeking a Finance Assistant to support day-to-day financial operations, ensuring accurate data entry, maintaining ledgers, and aiding month-end processes. The role requires strong Excel skills and familiarity with common accounting software.

The candidate should have a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance or CA Intermediate, with 1–3 years of relevant experience. Internship experience is considered an asset in this fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or CA Intermediate.
• 1–3 years of experience in finance assistant, bookkeeping, or data entry; internships welcomed.
• Entry-level candidates with strong internships are welcome to apply.

Responsibilities

• Day-to-Day Data Entry Ledger Maintenance: input daily financial transactions, AP/AR, and GL; verify and post receipts and invoices; maintain digital filing for audit readiness.
• Daily Financial Operations: perform bank reconciliations, monitor cash flow, process expense reports, and follow up on invoice payments.
• Administrative Compliance Support: assist month-end/year-end closings, prepare daily/weekly summaries, ensure compliance with internal controls.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Time Management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or CA Intermediate

Tools

Excel/Sheets

Accounting Software (Tally, Zoho Books, SAP)

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented and organized Finance Assistant to join our finance and accounting team. In this role, you will be responsible for supporting the day-to-day financial operations of the company. Your primary focus will be ensuring accurate daily data entry, processing financial transactions, maintaining up-to-date ledgers, and supporting the month-end closing process. The ideal candidate has a strong foundational knowledge of accounting principles, is highly efficient with spreadsheets, and thrives in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Day-to-Day Data Entry Ledger Maintenance Accurately input daily financial transactions, including accounts payable (AP), accounts receivable (AR), and general ledger entries into the accounting software. Verify, classify, and post daily receipts, sales invoices, and vendor bills. Maintain and update internal financial sheets, trackers, and digital filing systems for easy retrieval and audit readiness.
• Daily Financial Operations Perform daily bank reconciliations to ensure bank statements match internal accounting records. Monitor daily cash flow activity and assist in processing employee expense reports. Follow up on outstanding customer invoices and assist in resolving billing discrepancies or payment delays.
• Administrative Compliance Support Assist the finance manager with month-end and year-end closing activities. Prepare basic daily or weekly financial summaries. Ensure all financial documentation complies with internal controls and standard company procedures.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a CA Intermediate.
• Experience: 1-3 years of experience in a finance assistant, bookkeeping, or data entry clerk role. Entry-level candidates with strong internship experience are welcome to apply.

Skills

• Software Proficiency: Hands-on experience with accounting software (e.g., Tally, Zoho Books, or SAP) and advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel/Google Sheets (VLOOKUPs, pivot tables).
• Attention to Detail: High level of accuracy in data entry and mathematical calculations.
• Time Management: Ability to prioritize daily recurring tasks effectively to meet strict daily and weekly deadlines.
• Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills for interacting with internal teams, vendors, and clients.