Associate - Accounting

Ford Motor CompanyCoimbatore, Tamil NaduHybridFull-timeNew grad, 0–1 yearsListed 1 day ago

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About this role

As an Accounting Analyst , you will support day-to-day accounting operations and monthly financial close activities, with a strong focus on accuracy, timeliness, compliance, and continuous improvement. You will work closely with finance teams and other internal stakeholders to prepare and review accounting entries, perform reconciliations, investigate variances, resolve queries, and maintain supporting documentation. You will also have opportunities to identify process gaps and use tools such as Excel, Power Automate, macros, or robotic process automation to improve accounting processes. This role is well suited to a fresh CA/CMA qualified professional who has strong accounting fundamentals, analytical ability, attention to detail, and an interest in building a career in financial accounting and reporting.

- Freshly qualified Chartered Accountant (CA) or Cost and Management Accountant (CMA) .
- Strong understanding of financial accounting principles, journal entries, general ledger accounting, account reconciliations, and financial statements .
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail.
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel .
- Ability to manage multiple activities and work effectively within monthly reporting deadlines.
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with stakeholders and finance teams across different locations.
- Strong sense of ownership, accountability, and willingness to learn.

Preferred:

- Exposure to month-end close, financial reporting, audit, taxation, reconciliations, or general ledger accounting through articleship, internship, industrial training, or similar practical experience .
- Exposure to ERP/accounting systems such as SAP, Oracle, or similar platforms .
- Familiarity with process automation tools such as Power Automate, Excel macros, or RPA .
- Interest in process improvement, automation, and working in a shared-services or global finance environment