Finance Assistant

Mindgrove Technologies Pvt Ltd; Chennai District; On-site; INR 300,000 - 520,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Comprehensive health benefits

Mentorship and career growth

Job summary

Mindgrove Technologies Pvt Ltd in Chennai, Tamil Nadu seeks a detail-oriented Finance Assistant to support daily finance operations, data entry, ledger maintenance, and month-end close assist. You'll work with AP/AR, vendor bills, and internal controls to ensure accuracy.

The role requires strong Excel skills, familiarity with accounting software, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, delivering timely financial summaries.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or CA Intermediate.
• 1–3 years of experience in a finance assistant, bookkeeping, or data entry role.
• Entry-level candidates with strong internship experience are welcome to apply.
• Strong proficiency in spreadsheets and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Input daily financial transactions into accounting software (AP/AR/GL).
• Perform daily bank reconciliations and monitor cash flow.
• Assist in month-end close and prepare basic financial summaries.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Time Management

Communication

Education

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

Tools

Tally

Zoho Books

SAP

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job Overview

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.

Key Responsibilities

1. 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.

2. 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.

3. 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.

Requirements

Required Qualifications & Skills

Education & Experience

• 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.

Technical & Soft 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.

Benefits

What We Offer

• Competitive salary package.
• Comprehensive health benefits.
• Opportunities for career growth and mentorship from seasoned financial professionals.