Accounting Trainee

Job Description

Main Purpose of Role:

Support the goals of the General Accounting team through the accurate and timely delivery of routine accounting activities and assigned projects in alignment with Kimberly-Clark’s internal control policies, procedures and guidelines.

Role Accountabilities:

Perform routine accounting activities including journal entries, account reconciliations, and other month-end close activities

Act as liaison between Kimberly-Clark and all third party auditors by providing transaction support, handling inquires, and communicating policies, procedures and guidelines

Ensure consistent application of established corporate financial controls

Maintain process documentation and policies to ensure accuracy, effectiveness, and reliability of established financial controls

Identify, recommend, and participate in the implementation of process transformation opportunities

Actively participate in special projects that meet the needs of customers and/or enhance efficiencies and streamline department processes and procedures

Functional/Business skills 

Microsoft Office applications

Experience with SAP or other ERP systems preferred

Essential Knowledge / Experience

Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting

Demonstrated strong oral and written communication skills; attention to detail

Ability to work through challenging situations or complex problems to achieve goal

Demonstrated ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects, including providing stakeholder updates and communications

Ability to collaborate effectively with a diverse set of colleagues, customers, and stakeholders

Ability to identify and action opportunities for continuous improvement

Some accounting experience preferred

Primary LocationPune Kharadi Hub

Additional Locations

Worker TypeEmployee

Worker Sub-TypeFixed Term (Fixed Term)

Time TypeFull time