Financial Associate 1

RRD; Chennai; On-site; INR 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

RRD in Chennai is seeking an entry-level Accounting Associate to join our finance team. You will support day-to-day accounting, including AP/AR, invoicing, and payment processing, and assist with bank reconciliations and data entry in Excel.

You’ll work with the senior team on month-end close and ensure accuracy and compliance with our policies. This role requires a commerce-related degree and a willingness to work US shift hours from the office, with no remote work.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in Commerce, Accounting, Finance or related field (B.Com, M.Com, BBA Finance, etc.).
• Fresher (0 years of experience).
• Strong MS Office proficiency and solid accounting principles knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Assist in day-to-day accounting operations, including accounts payable (AP) and accounts receivable (AR).
• Process invoices, expense reports, and payment transactions accurately and on time.
• Assist with bank reconciliations and maintain accurate financial records.
• Perform data entry and manage financial spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel.
• Help the senior finance team with month-end and year-end closing processes.
• Ensure all accounting tasks comply with standard accounting principles and company policies.
• Communicate effectively with US-based stakeholders, clients, or vendors via email and phone to resolve billing or invoicing queries.

Skills

Accounting knowledge

MS Office proficiency

Communication skills in English

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Commerce/Accounting/Finance

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

VLOOKUP

Pivot Tables

Job description

About the Role

We are looking for a detail-oriented and enthusiastic Accounting Associate to join our finance team. This is an excellent entry-level opportunity for a recent accounting graduate who is eager to kick-start their career in a fast-paced corporate environment. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in accounting principles, proficiency in MS Office, and the flexibility to work US shift hours from our office.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in day-to-day accounting operations, including accounts payable (AP) and accounts receivable (AR).
• Process invoices, expense reports, and payment transactions accurately and on time.
• Assist with bank reconciliations and maintain accurate financial records.
• Perform data entry and manage financial spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel.
• Help the senior finance team with month-end and year-end closing processes.
• Ensure all accounting tasks comply with standard accounting principles and company policies.
• Communicate effectively with US-based stakeholders, clients, or vendors via email and phone to resolve billing or invoicing queries.

Required Qualifications

• Education: Bachelors or Masters degree in Commerce, Accounting, Finance, or a related field (B.Com, M.Com, BBA Finance, etc.).
• Experience: Fresher (0 years of experience).

Core Skills & Competencies

• Accounting Knowledge: Solid understanding of fundamental accounting concepts (Golden Rules of Accounting, journal entries, ledger maintenance).
• MS Office Proficiency: Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office, specifically MS Excel (basic formulas, VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables) and Word.
• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English to seamlessly interact with US counterparts and clients.
• Attention to Detail: High level of accuracy in data entry and numerical calculations.
• Problem-Solving: Proactive attitude with a willingness to learn and adapt quickly.

Work Conditions & Requirements

• Shift: Must be strictly comfortable working US Shift timings (Night Shift).
• Location: Must be willing to work directly from the office (No remote work)