HCLTech Hiring Finance & Accounts Process Associate (Lucknow) | Freshers Eligible

Job Summary

We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Finance & Accounts Associate to support day-to-day accounting and financial operations. This entry-level role suits a recent graduate with a sound grasp of basic accounting principles, good analytical ability, and a willingness to learn finance processes and systems.

Preferred Knowledge:

• Exposure to accounting software or ERP platforms such as SAP, Oracle, Tally, or similar tools.
• Awareness of accounts payable, accounts receivable, record-to-report, procure-to-pay, or order-to-cash processes.
• Basic knowledge of taxation, audit requirements, and financial controls.

Key Competencies: Learning agility, accountability, teamwork, customer focus, time management, process orientation.

Key Responsibilities

Record and maintain accurate financial transactions in the accounting system.

• Assist with accounts payable and accounts receivable activities, including invoice processing, payment tracking, and customer/vendor account reconciliation.
• Prepare basic journal entries and support general ledger activities.
• Assist in bank, vendor, customer, and intercompany reconciliations.
• Verify invoices and supporting documents for accuracy, completeness, and required approvals.
• Support month-end and year-end closing activities.
• Prepare routine financial reports, schedules, and management information.
• Maintain organized accounting records and documentation for audit and compliance purposes.
• Coordinate with internal teams and external stakeholders to resolve transaction-related queries.
• Follow company policies, accounting standards, internal controls, and process guidelines.
• Identify errors or discrepancies and escalate them to the appropriate team member.

Support process improvement and automation initiatives as required.

Skill Requirements

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, including basic formulas, sorting, filtering, and data handling.
• Good numerical, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage deadlines, prioritize tasks, and work effectively in a team.
• Willingness to learn accounting applications and enterprise resource planning systems.
• Professional attitude, integrity, and respect for confidential financial information.

Basic understanding of accounting concepts such as journal entries, ledgers, trial balance, accruals, reconciliations, and financial statements.