WE ARE HIRING – Assistant Accountant (AP & AR Lead)
Location: Salt Lake, Kolkata (Work from Office)
Department: Finance
Shift: 04:30 AM – 01:30 PM (Monday – Saturday)
Employment Type: Permanent
Immediate Joiners Preferred
About the Role
We are looking for a dynamic Assistant Accountant (AP & AR Lead) with 5–6 years of experience, preferably in FMCG/Manufacturing, with international accounting exposure. Australian accounting experience is preferred.
The candidate should have experience in managing Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR) teams and ensuring smooth financial operations with accuracy and efficiency.
Key Responsibilities
Accounts Payable (AP):
Process supplier invoices, claims and credit notes
Match invoices with POs and resolve discrepancies
Handle expense & credit card claims, prepayments and reconciliations
Manage vendor payments and supplier reconciliations
Ensure timely invoice entry within month-end deadlines
Maintain and update supplier master data
Supervise and guide AP team members
Accounts Receivable (AR):
Process customer payments, claims, rebates and billing activities
Follow up on collections through emails and calls
Perform account reconciliations and resolve discrepancies
Monitor non-payments, delays and irregularities
Maintain customer master data and pricing books
Assist in month-end closing and reporting
Oversee AR team operations and performance
Key Requirements
Degree in Accounting / Finance or equivalent qualification
5–6 years of experience in AP & AR
FMCG/Manufacturing experience preferred
Experience managing AP & AR teams
International accounting exposure preferred
Australian accounting experience preferred
Strong knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics 365, Excel & MS Office
High attention to detail and accuracy
Ability to handle high-volume transactions
Solid leadership and communication skills
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