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Athena Infonomics

Associate - Finance

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In-Office
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, IND
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Chennai, Tamil Nadu, IND
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Handles accounting transactions, cash and bank payments, reconciliations, month-end closures, invoicing, receivables and payables follow-up, MIS reporting, travel expense verification, and statutory tax compliance including GST, TDS, PF and PT. Supports audits, banking coordination, employee insurance and joining or exit formalities, vendor and client administration, contracts, purchase orders, and process improvements.
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Position: Associate - Finance

Location: Chennai

Position Type: Full time

 


About Us

Celebrating over fourteen years of innovative and collaborative work, Athena Infonomics has established itself as a data-driven global consultancy that leverages social science research, data science, and technology to provide user-centric, context-specific solutions and advice to decision makers. Our multidisciplinary and multi-cultural team of 70+ professionals spread across Asia, Africa, DC and London exemplify extensive experience in designing and applying research methods to co-design and co-produce useful research that is inclusive and relevant.

 

Job Description


Finance & Accounts

Ø Handling Cash & Bank Payments (including BRS)

Ø Assisting in monthly/quarterly closure of books of accounts

Ø Preparing various GL review and reconciliation including inter-company reconciliation

Ø Accounting of day-to-day transactions – Expense/Revenue/JV/Fixed Asset

Ø Raising of Invoices, Debtors & Creditor ageing and follow-up.

Ø Supporting MIS reporting (cashflow, project and entity profitability etc) and other adhoc reports required from time to time

Ø Assising in administering the travel policy - includes

o  reconciliation of bills submitted by travel agency with the underlying supporting documentation

o  verify travel bills submitted by employees & ensure compliance with Travel Policy.

Ø Assisting in regulatory compliance of Income Tax Act, Companies Act, GST Act etc.,

o  Filing GST Returns with respective departments.

o  TDS Remittance (monthly) & Filing Quarterly TDS Returns

o  GST remittance (monthly)

o  PF & PT payments & filing

o  Handling notices from various departments efficiently

Ø Co-ordinating for completion of statutory & tax audits and filing Income Tax Return of the company

 

Others

Ø Data maintenance - Employee personnel files & other relevant correspondence

o  Client & Vendor Management

o  Liaison with bankers for opening bank a/c’s of employees & other banking needs from time to time

o  Submission of various forms required to bank

o  Insurance – Assist in Medi-claim and personal accident taking care of Claims & helping employees on Medical Insurance related issues

o  Ensuring new employee joining and exit formalities

o  Preparing statements, work orders and purchase orders etc.

 

Ø Supporting in Systems / Process and Improvements to routine tasks

Ø Implementing procedures and revisiting the same on timely basis

Ø Preparing various contracts/agreements

Ø Other assignments as and when required

 

Desired Candidate Profile

·      M.Com or B.Com

·      MBA in Finance

 

2 years of related work experience at either

·      Chartered Accountancy Firm

·      Consulting or IT Services Company

 

Skills/Competencies

·      Excellent communication skills and the ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team setting in a fast paced environment (verbal and written)

·      Ability to connect with people and collaborate with key stakeholders effectively

·      Ability to perform under pressure and meet deadlines

·      Attention to detail

 

 

Athena’s Work Culture            

At Athena, we function in an outcomes-based work environment with flexible hours and a high level of autonomy. Professional development and thought leadership are key elements of our business model: we support our team members' professional growth through on-the-job training, and we encourage the cultivation of our colleagues’ personal brands through participation in panels, events, publications, and other thought-leadership opportunities. We embrace a transparent, open work environment with meaningful leadership pathways for those with inventive ideas and initiatives.

 

Athena Infonomics is an Equal Opportunities Employer

 

Athena Infonomics is an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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