Executive - Accounts (surat) Job in Gemological Institute Of America Inc.

Department: Accounts Reports to: Manager- Accounts

Job Role: Provides support for Accounting department activities with specific responsibility for processing, recording & reconciling financial information in compliance with established policies. Also provides instructions, may provide recommendations and accounting support to other company personnel.

Essential Duties:

• Implements and/or maintains one or more accounting systems: Journal entries, General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Fixed Assets, Inventory, Cash books, Employee Reimbursements etc.
• Provides record of assets, liabilities and other financial transactions.
• Assists with financial reporting requirements, rules and regulations.
• Assists with month-end and year-end close process including analysing and preparing reconciliation of general ledger accounts.
• Assists in the recording of transactions from established processes and procedures that properly capture, track and report, deferred revenue, in accordance with the company revenue recognition policy.
• Assists with the information requests for the annual financial audit.
• Assists with gathering/preparing information required under local tax rules and regulations.
• Provide support for local tax activities as required- monthly TDS and GST working for payment etc.
• Working knowledge of GST data preparation and GST laws.
• Knowledge of Fixed Assets Verification and maintaining Fixed Assets Register in excel and ERP.

Qualification:

Education

• Bachelor s Degree (B. Com) in accounting.

Work Experience

• Minimum of 3-5 years relevant experience. Knowledge and understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)

Description of Success Factors:

Knowledge

• Building functional knowledge/expertise in area(s) of focus.
• Solid knowledge of MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Skills
Language skills: ability to read, comprehend and follow standard procedures or instruction in local language and in English. (Proficiency in reading, writing and speaking in English preferred.)

• Communication skills: ability to communicate professionally (communicate respectfully, listen, articulate/explain issues, use professional tone, know when to email vs call, etc.). Ability to communicate complex information in a simplified and clear manner; can communicate effectively with others, able to develop and modify communication strategies to deliver difficult or complex information.
• Interpersonal skills: ability to create positive interactions with colleagues; actively communicates with co-workers or with management in a timely & professional manner; maintains collaborative working relationship with others to improve performance.
• Teamwork: interface well with others, knows who to go to and how to communicate issues/needs. Ability to deal effectively with a variety of personalities to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Problem solving: identifies potential problems, articulates / classifies issues and is able to determine next steps; applies sound analytical and reasoning skills during the problem-solving process; analyzes the data gathered.
• Time management / organizational skills: detail oriented and manages time and priorities appropriately approaches work in an organized and systematic manner. Able to manage deadlines.
• Flexibility: able to adapt to change, able to multi-task while maintaining attention to detail. Able to adapt communication styles when needed.
• Personal accountability: continually improves performance; takes personal accountability for decisions, actions & outcomes
• Conflict resolution: able to settle differences in productive ways while minimizing disruptions. Willingness to confront issues.
• Maintains & fosters sensitivity and respect for cultural diversity. Seeks to understand different perspectives and cultures.

Ability:

• Ability to learn, understand, and follow functional department standard operating procedures. Ability to assist in the development of standard operating procedures.
• Ability to display supportive behavior and communicate positively regarding department goals and objectives.
• May train less experienced staff.

Complexity/ Supervision:
Works under general direction. Work is reviewed for soundness of technical judgement, overall adequacy and accuracy.

Use judgement to select appropriate action from defined procedures/guidelines; seek help from experienced staff and/or management for troubleshooting non-routine issues.

Understand that GIA reputation may be impacted if procedures are not followed and mistakes are made.