Finance and Accounts Analyst



About the Job
Backpacker Panda is seeking an accounting professional who has expertise in Finance and Accounts domain and is ready to work in an exciting start-up. You are hands-on team player with entrepreneurial spirit. You will be prefered if you are based in Pune.
Your Responsibilities
Preparation and validation of daily and monthly bookkeeping activities
Preparation and validation of monthly statutory reports which include TDS, TDS Returns, GST and other statutory payments and returns
Periodically improve and document all accounting control procedures, identifying system issues and making suggestions for improvements
Support with the preparation of our monthly management reports, including P&L, Balance Sheet, Cost and Profit Center analysis, variance analysis and commentaries to the latest developments
Assist the management in revenue management to optimize product availability and price to maximize revenue growth and cost attainment
Review and reconcile the general ledger, identifying and thoroughly investigating any discrepancies and taking the proper corrective actions to resolve them
Accounts receivables / payables management
Reporting on actual versus budgeted results
Asisting in wire transfers (for incoming invoices, salaries, taxes)
Your Profile
A graduate in Commerce/ Finance with a focus on accountancy or a CA IPCC cleared
You have at least 2 years experience in accounting
Solid knowledge of bookkeeping, accounting and basic tax principles
Natural proficiency with or passion about math
Thorough knowledge of accounting and corporate finance principles and procedures
Very good command of MS Office, especially MS Excel
Strong detail and deadline orientation
Fluent level English, other languages are a plus
Working knowledge of accounting software platform i.e. Quickbooks will be preferable
Any other value-added skills are embraced with open arms
What you can expect from us
To be treated as a partner. Your opinion on every aspect of product and process is important
Your work will be evaluated solely based on the results
Healthy, holistic work environment
Best tools and equipment
The work process aimed at minimizing interruptions. We want you to be productive and have fun at work
We'll support you to learn the best new technologies and grow professionally which shall give you a clear direction in your career path while settinh you uo for success as a Finance Head down the road.