Junior Accounts Executive

Dentsu Aegis Network; Mumbai; On-site; INR 400,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

Dentsu Aegis Network in Mumbai is seeking a detail-oriented junior accountant with 1–2 years of experience in accountancy to support daily financial operations. You will contribute to accurate reconciliations, vendor interactions, and financial documentation.

Proficiency in Excel (Pivot & VLOOKUP) and strong attention to detail are essential as you collaborate with internal teams to ensure timely and compliant processing of invoices, payments, and reconciliations.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of experience in accountancy or related field.
• Proficiency in Invoice Processing, Vendor Reconciliation, and Bank Reconciliation.
• Petty Cash management and strong Excel skills (Pivot & VLOOKUP).
• Strong attention to detail and ability to verify accuracy of financial transactions.

Responsibilities

• Day-to-day accounting operations.
• Manage day-to-day petty cash related expenses.
• Maintain Bank account reconciliation accurately.
• Assist in vendor bill payable and client invoices promptly and accurately.
• Assist in vendor reconciliations and project closures.

Skills

Invoice Processing

Vendor Reconciliation

Bank Reconciliation

Petty Cash Management

Excel (Pivot & VLOOKUP)

Job description

Desired Candidate Profile

• 1-2 years of experience in accountancy or related field.
• Proficiency in Invoice Processing, Vendor Reconciliation, Bank account reconciliation, Petty Cash management, and Excel skills (Pivot & VLOOKUP).
• Strong attention to detail with ability to verify accuracy of financial transactions.

Key Responsibilities

• 1. Day-to-Day Accounting Operations
• Manage day-to-day petty cash related expenses.
• Maintain Bank account reconciliation properly.
• Help in vendor bill payable, client invoices promptly and accurately.
• Help in vendor reconciliations, Project closures.
• 2. Petty Cash & Expense Management
• Oversee petty cash disbursement, reimbursements, and maintain proper documentation.
• Track production-related cash spends, reimbursements, and approvals.
• Regularly reconcile petty cash and ensure adherence to internal approval and expense policies.
• 3. Compliance & Documentation
• Maintain and organize all supporting documentation for audits.
• Ensure timely updates of client/vendor master data, contracts, and financial documents.
• Support during internal and external audits.
• 4. Production & Project Accounting (Specific to Creative / Production House)
• Track and record costs for ongoing shoots, productions, and campaigns.
• Liaise with production managers to reconcile project budgets vs. actual spends.
• Ensure accurate booking of artist payments, vendor advances, and production-related expenses.

Key Skills & Competencies

Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial statements.

Strong Excel skills (VLOOKUP, Pivot tables, MIS reporting).

Detail-oriented, organized, and deadline-driven.

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple stakeholders.

Excellent communication and coordination skills with internal teams and vendors