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Accounting Assistant

Employer
ED & F Man
Location
Mumbai Mumbai, Maharashtra Maharashtra, Maharashtra, India
Salary
Competitive Salary
Closing date
May 29, 2023

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Job Role
Accounts Assistant
Sector
Finance
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Role Overview
We have an exciting opportunity for someone to join us as a part-time (20hrs/week) accounting assistant. The role will work as part of a team responsible for performing general book-keeping and financial accounting tasks in accordance with financial accounting principles and group reporting requirements.
Business Overview
Maviga N.A. is a North American subsidiary of ED&F Man Commodities, a world leading trader of agricultural products including coffee, sugar, molasses, and animal feed. Maviga is a leading force in the origination, processing, and trading of dried edible pulses.
Key Accountabilities

Enter accounts payable and accounts receivable
Process incoming cash receipts by check, credit card, and EFT
Receive, process, and reconcile statements
Prepare farmer grower settlements
Balance pulse levy reports for our various companies
Reconcile good & service taxes
Generate and review monthly reports
Prepare and make bank deposits
Reconcile bank accounts and other balance sheet accounts
Assist with preparation for annual audits
Assist with preparation annual IRS tax preparation
Ensure compliance with internal accounting procedures
Maintain accurate records, including ledgers, journals, receipts, and invoices
Perform administrative and other tasks as needed

Skills and Experience

Understanding of GAAP accounting principles
Familiarity with Quickbooks, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft Outlook
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in entering financial data
Outstanding math and research skills
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Proficiency with 10-key typing and data entry
Deadline-driven with excellent time management ability
Bilingual skills a plus

Education Requirements

1-3 years of general accounting experience
1-3 years of experience working with accounts receivable and accounts payable
Associate or Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field preferred
Experience with SAP, Dynamics or similar ERP software suite preferred

As an ever-friendly reminder: Researchers have found that men apply to roles when they meet an average of 60% of the criteria. Women and other underrepresented groups tend to apply only when they check every box. If you are interested, but don’t feel like you meet every single point on the job description, please still apply!
Our Offer
We provide a fast-paced, stimulating and truly global environment, which will stretch your abilities and channel your talents. We also offer competitive salary and benefits combined with outstanding career development opportunities in one of the global leaders in soft commodity trading.
Our Values
Respect, Integrity, Meritocracy, Client Focus, Entrepreneurship
Our values define who we are. They are the fundamental beliefs that determine our actions and guide our behaviour. They influence the way we communicate and collaborate, and define the way we engage with our clients, partners, and communities. Our values are underpinned by a set of essential behaviours, which form part of our performance management approach. Delivering on our objectives is very much about ‘what’ we do, but these essential behaviours also provide a guide and measure for ‘how’ we do things. Our performance essentials are Take Initiative, Self-Management, Deliver Results and Collaboration.
Our Commitment
We are committed to creating and sustaining an inclusive and diverse work environment where all employees are treated with dignity and respect. We are committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment and are focussed on actively building and developing diverse teams. All qualified applicants will receive equal treatment without regard to race, colour, sex, gender, age, religion or belief, ethnic or national origin, marital or civil partner status, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender reassignment (identity, gender expression), genetic information or any characteristic protected by local law.
We are willing to make any reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process.

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