An Accounts Officer is the backbone of the company whose work is to maintain the financial records of the company. He is also responsible to finalize the entire budget of the company according to the investment and profit.

Accounts Officer’s Job Description 

An accounts officer’s work is to manage the day to day expenses and incomes of the company. Every day he has to maintain the invoices, payment records, day to day transactions, bills and other financial issues. All the debits and credits of the company should be cross-checked in the company book of accounts.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Maintain all the financial processes of an organization including cash management, ledgers, and tax returns.
• He is also responsible to keep all the old financial records of the company.
• Tally the debit and credit in the company’s account book every day.
• It also helps the charted accountant in managing the final tally entry.
• Prepare monthly MIS report for the All-District office.
• Analyze the budget of the company according to the expenditures.
• Analyze the business plans.
• Accounts officers also supervise other staff members.

Accounts Officer’s Key Skills Required

• Well-experienced in managing account
• Risk analysis.
• Time management
• Ability to work in a team.
• Good communication skills.
• Auditing the financial information
• Numeracy skills.
• Creative business strategy.

Education, Training, and Certifications

• B.com Degree holder or MBA in Finance and accounts.
• Candidate should have at least3-4 years of experience in maintaining the accounts.
• Report writing skills
• Knowledge of computers including Microsoft Office applications.
• Knowledge of accounts law according to the system of India and company policy.
• High level of accuracy.
• The new candidate must have their training certificate for the job.