Accounting Associate - Level II

DESCRIPTION

Job Summary

ON SITE ROLE

The Accounting Associate - Level II supports accounting processes including account reconciliation, journal entry preparation, data entry, and analysis. The role contributes to the month-end close process and assists in preparing financial reports and exhibits. Work is performed under moderate supervision with opportunities to support both routine and project-based accounting activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Compile, consolidate, and perform basic analysis of accounting and finance information.
• Prepare basic journal entries in line with established procedures.
• Perform monthly and annual account reconciliations ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Assist in preparing tables, charts, and exhibits for internal and external financial reports.
• Support ad hoc reporting requests and less complex accounting projects.
• Participate as a team member in more complex financial projects when required.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations and internal control frameworks.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Competencies

• Action Oriented: Approaches new opportunities and challenges with urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.
• Communicates Effectively: Delivers clear, multi-mode communication tailored to different audiences.
• Customer Focus: Builds strong customer relationships and delivers effective, customer-centric solutions.
• Decision Quality: Makes sound, timely decisions that move the business forward.
• Nimble Learning: Learns actively from experience and experimentation, applying lessons from both successes and failures.
• Values Differences: Embraces and leverages diverse perspectives and cultures within the organization.

Functional Competencies

• Financial Analysis: Interprets financial data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities, providing insights that drive business improvement.
• Financial Internal Controls: Applies internal control frameworks to identify risks, ensure compliance, and recommend corrective measures.
• Financial Regulations Acumen: Understands relevant tax, banking, pension, and local accounting regulations; ensures transactions are recorded in compliance and educates stakeholders on requirements.

Education, Licenses, and Certifications

• Minimum: High school diploma, completion of secondary education, or equivalent experience in line with applicable regulations.

QUALIFICATIONS

Skills and Experience

For External Candidates:

• Some prior work experience or intermediate-level accounting knowledge gained through education, training, or on-the-job experience.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and ability to learn financial systems.
• Good communication and collaboration skills.

For Internal Candidates:

• Qualification: Commerce background preferred.
• Experience: Minimum 2-3 years of relevant accounting experience.
• Skills: Good communication skills, Excel proficiency, and ability to support accounting operations independently under moderate supervision.

Job Finance

Organization Cummins Inc.

Role Category Hybrid

Job Type Office

ReqID 2418416

Relocation Package No

Client-provided location(s): Pune, India

Job ID: Cummins-R-4E43EE067C74405A93E63AEE25BEFD73

Employment Type: OTHER

Posted: 2025-09-17T19:28:28