Buckman Hiring for Finance Executive (Accountant) at Chennai, Tamil Nadu Full Time

Location : Chennai, India

Required Language : English

Employment Type : Full Time

Seniority Level : Associate

Travel : 10 %

Buckman is a privately held, global specialty chemical company with headquarters in Memphis, TN, USA, committed to safeguarding the environment, maintaining safety in the workplace, and promoting sustainable development. Buckman works proactively and collaboratively with its worldwide customers in pulp and paper, leather, and water treatment to deliver exceptional service and innovative specialty chemical solutions to help boost productivity, reduce risk, improve product quality, and provide a measurable return on investment. Buckman is in the middle of a digital transformation of its businesses and focused on building the capabilities and tools in support of this.

Purpose

At Buckman, we rely on a meticulous financial system to drive business forward. Our accounts department keeps that system running smoothly by managing free cash flow, Timely payment to vendors, Banking compliance, Direct and indirect tax (GST, TDS) periodical compliance and support preparing the monthly closing and financial statement preparation. We are searching for a skilled accountant to join our accounts team to help process, track, and record payments in an accurate, efficient, and timely manner. The accountant will have both a day-to-day and ongoing impact on financial transactions, keeping us on track, on time, and on good terms with our valued partners.

Objectives of this Role

Perform invoice and general ledger data entry, journals entries for accrued expenses and revenue and maintain fixed assets

Analyse and reconcile bank statements and general ledgers.

Reconciles financial discrepancies by collecting and analysing account information.

Maintains financial security by following internal controls.

Assist with the preparation of financial statements. preparing balance sheet, profit and loss statement, and other reports.

Review invoices for appropriate documentation prior to payment and Prepares payments by verifying documentation and requesting disbursements both domestic and imports vendors.

Act as a liaison for vendors to reconcile any billing discrepancies and timely reply to the queries by analysing the accounts, policy, and regulations

Manage direct and indirect tax period returns like GST, withholding tax and other corporate tax periodical compliances, managing the external audits

Support the Bank compliance including import and export compliance, KYC and quarterly and annual compliance as required.

Report and ensure the import export data base management closed timely by submitting the documents regularly to bank.

Support the company in optimizing our financial transactions and systems

Assist in streamlining and improving the accounts payable process

Exercise integrity and confidentiality in financial reporting

Complies with federal, state, and local financial legal requirements by studying existing and new legislation, enforcing adherence to requirements, and advising management on needed actions.

Skills and Qualifications

Graduate, post-graduation diploma or equivalent. Additional qualification like semi or qualified cost and chartered accountant fresher is preferred.

Minimum 7-10 years’ experience in Finance handling AP, AR, Banking compliance, Taxation handling, Audit assistance.

Understanding basic principles of finance, accounting, and bookkeeping. The employee has possessed the required qualification and experience to handle the job.

Understanding basic principles of finance, accounting, and bookkeeping

Superb time management and detail

Proficiency with Microsoft Office

Ability to keep company and partner confidences

Experience with accounting software (ERP) and online platforms preferably SAP

Ability to keep company and partner confidences

Good interpersonal and communication (both verbal and written) to be able to interact and deal with people at all levels.

Possesses leadership qualities, self-driven, result oriented and a resourceful team and leader and player

Preferred Qualifications

An associate degree

Strong mathematical skills

Prior experience in accounts payable, accounts receivable,

Hands on experience in handling both indirect (GST) and direct taxation (TDS), banking documentation and compliances.

Experience with accounting software (SAP)and online platforms GST,TDS, ROC returns filing.

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