Job Purpose
To ensure accurate maintenance of books of accounts and provide end‑to‑end support for internal and external audits by maintaining reliable financial records, coordinating with auditors, and ensuring timely closure of audit requirements in compliance with applicable laws and accounting standards.
Key Responsibilities
A. Maintenance of Books of Accounts
- Maintain complete and accurate books of accounts, including general ledger and sub‑ledgers
- Record day‑to‑day accounting transactions such as receipts, payments, journal entries, and accruals
- Maintain accounts payable and accounts receivable records
- Perform regular bank, cash, and ledger reconciliations
- Ensure proper classification of expenses, income, assets, and liabilities
- Prepare trial balances and support monthly, quarterly, and annual closing activities
- Maintain fixed asset register and calculate depreciation
- Ensure proper documentation, filing, and record retention
- Ensure compliance with accounting standards, statutory requirements, and internal controls
B. Audit Support & Coordination
- Act as a key liaison between management and internal/statutory auditors
- Prepare and provide audit schedules, financial statements, and supporting documents
- Coordinate statutory audits, internal audits, and tax audits (as applicable)
- Respond to audit queries and provide timely explanations and documentation
- Track audit observations and support closure of audit findings
- Assist in implementation of audit recommendations and corrective actions
- Maintain audit working files and audit correspondence records
- Support management in audit planning and compliance reviews
