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Financial Accounting Specialist

Financial Accounting Specialist

Kaplan Middle East & North AfricaRepublic Of India, IN
13 hours ago
Job description

Job Description

Role : Accountant

Key Responsibilities

  • Prepare mid-month vs. month-end revenue reports and ensure the month-end close includes all revenue, with entries passed to the correct verticals.
  • Ensure deferred revenue and accrued income are posted correctly.
  • Prepare a reconciliation between invoices in Zoho books and Navision for B2C sales.
  • Prepare B2C sales commission working and pass relevant entries.
  • Prepare journal entries, reconciliations, and accruals as necessary in the month-end close process for B2C.
  • Check customer receipts and issue invoices to B2C customers through Zoho books
  • Clear B2C receivables twice every month to minimize receivable balances, ensuring any credit notes, refunds, and non-payments are tracked in a timely manner.
  • Issue credit notes and refunds to students with proper approvals.
  • Prepare payment batches for the company's UAE entities in Emirates NBD.
  • File VAT with the ZATCA authority and ensure all invoices received are compliant invoices as per ZATCA.
  • Support in closing of all KPME audits and annual tax submission requirements both internal and external.
  • Preparing reports and providing requested details as required by the Finance Manager.

Qualifications

  • A Bachelor’s degree in Commerce (B.Com) or an equivalent professional qualification is essential.
  • A professional qualification such as CA Inter (ICAI), CMA Inter (ICMAI), or a relevant Master’s degree (e.G., M.Com, MBA Finance) is highly desirable.

    • Experience

  • Minimum of 3-4 years of experience in Accounts and Finance, with demonstrable experience in Accounts Receivable (AR) management and the monthly financial closing process.
  • Prior experience in a shared service centre or with international clients (especially UAE / GCC) is a significant advantage.
  • Proven track record in debt collection, ageing analysis, and reducing Day Sales Outstanding (DSO).

    • Technical Skills

  • ERP Proficiency : Hands-on working experience with an ERP system is mandatory, preferably Microsoft Dynamics NAV (Navision) and Zoho.
  • Accounting Software : Strong working knowledge of Zoho Books and related modules (Zoho CRM, Zoho Inventory) is highly preferred.
  • Spreadsheet Mastery : Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (Vlookups, Pivot Tables, complex formulas) for data analysis and reporting.

    • Soft Skills

  • Excellent attention to detail and a high level of accuracy, particularly when handling payments and reconciliations.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills in English to effectively interact with internal teams and external stakeholders / students.
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks, meet strict deadlines (especially around month-end closing), and work independently.
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