Books Closure Support (Month-end / Year-end)
Execute month-end and year-end closing activities as per checklist.
Follow up with clients to obtain required documents (bank statements, invoices, reports, etc.).
Ensure all checklist items are completed and properly documented.
Track pending items and escalate delays to Senior.
Coordinate with client’s in-house accountants for closure requirements.
Maintain proper file structure and working papers for each client.
Verification & Basic Review
Verify completeness of:
Bank reconciliations
Credit card reconciliations
AR & AP ageing reports
Inventory reports
Cross-check:
Supporting documents vs reports
Trial balance vs schedules
Opening vs closing balances
Identify and highlight:
Missing entries/documents
Negative balances
Unusual or incomplete data
Inventory & Supporting Checks
Collect inventory reports from client.
Verify:
Stock reports availability
Physical vs system stock reports (if provided)
Inventory ageing reports
Highlight:
Negative stock
Incomplete records
Analysis Support (Data Preparation)
Prepare basic data for analysis:
Month-on-month comparison sheets
Expense summaries
Revenue summaries
Extract data required by Senior for:
Variance analysis
Ratio calculations
Client Coordination
Act as primary follow-up point for:
Missing documents
Clarifications
Pending items
Send reminders and maintain follow-up tracker.
Ensure timely communication and documentation of responses.
Escalate unresponsive clients to Senior.
Documentation & Working Papers
Maintain organized working files for each client.
Ensure:
Proper naming conventions
Version control
Supporting documents attached
Prepare closure folders ready for Senior review.
Reporting
Junior reports to:
Senior
Team Lead
Manager
Junior should report:
Daily / weekly closure status
Pending items list
Client delays
Checklist completion status
Issues identified during verification
Compliance Support (Basic)
Collect VAT-related data from client.
Assist in VAT working preparation.
Ensure required documents are available for audit.
Maintain compliance trackers (VAT filing dates, etc.).
Key Skills Required
Basic accounting understanding
Robust follow-up & coordination skills
Good Excel skills
Attention to detail
Documentation discipline
Communication skills (client handling)
Time management & multitasking