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Junior Accountant, Mumbai – Job Description

About Zeidler Group

Zeidler Group India Private Limited is a subsidiary of the European law firm, Zeidler Group (“Zeidler”) with offices in London, Frankfurt, Dublin, Luxembourg, Paris, Melbourne, Winterthur, Phoenix, New York, and Mumbai.

In Mumbai, we develop “legal tech” and “regulatory tech” solutions in the form of a modular online platform called “Zeidler Swift” to help the international asset management industry with their global legal and compliance challenges. We use modern technologies like NLP-based chatbots, distributed technologies (IPFS) and others. We were shortlisted as LEGAL TECHNOLOGY TEAM OF THE YEAR in Legal Business Awards 2019, London, UK. Our client base consists of world-leading, international asset management companies.

About the Role

Experience: 2-3 years

Job Overview: As an Accountant at Zeidler Group, you will play a crucial role in maintaining accurate financial records, performing various accounting tasks, and assisting in financial reporting. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in accounting principles, attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.

Responsibilities:

• Manage day-to-day accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and journal voucher entries.

• Reconcile and verify financial data including customer and vendor reconciliation, transactions, and bank statements to ensure accuracy and completeness.

• Prepare, review, and process invoices, expense reports, and payment transactions.

• Review incoming invoices and expense vouchers to identify any variance on daily basis.

• Booking and reviewing payroll journals on a monthly basis.

• Perform account reconciliations and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.

• Ensure compliance with company policies, accounting standards, and relevant regulations.

• Should be able to handle cross-border, multi-entities accounting.

• Should be able to apply fundamental accounting principles to the daily bookkeeping.

• Should be meticulous and accurate in performing the tasks.

• Should pay attention to details while performing reconciliation.

• Excellent communication skills to properly report to the senior manager.

About You

Required skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field.

• 2-3 years of experience in an accounting role.

• Should have basic understanding and knowledge of tax compliances.

• Strong knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).

• Experience of working in Xero accounting software (preferred).

• Proficiency in using accounting softwares and MS Office.

• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

We offer our employees:

• Genuine responsibility.
• Direct client contact and industry connections.
• Impact on the development of the firm.
• The opportunity to work at the interface of law and technology.
• Professional memberships.
• Participation in international courses, training and conferences.
• Camaraderie with a multi-national team.
• Opportunity to work with our international office(s)
• Secondments at leading asset managers.
• 25 days of paid holiday per year.

Does this sound like you? We’d love for you to apply.

Zeidler is an equal opportunity employer who agrees not to discriminate against any employee or job applicant because of race, colour, religion, national origin, sex, physical or mental disability, or age.