Financial Accounting - Fixed Term Contract

Attesa Coffee is a start-up specialty green coffee sourcing and distribution company headquartered in Amsterdam, Netherlands. We work directly with producers at the origin to bring our customers (specialty coffee roasters) high-quality coffees safely, on time, and consistently using efficient digital frameworks. We believe in traceability through the chain and are highly committed to transparency towards all our stakeholders. We are looking for a Finance Accounting, who would take the lead on managing various activities related to Attesa Coffee’s financial operations. Note : This is a 9-month independent contractor role, offered on a fixed-term basis to provide temporary coverage within our Finance & Accounting function. Compensation: The monthly in-hand salary for this full-time role is between ₹40,000 and ₹50,000, depending on your experience and skills. Tasks • Create purchase / sales related transaction documents such as POs, Invoices on zoho books (our internal ERP software) • Assist tax team / tax agencies in preparation of monthly / quarterly tax filings by facilitating transaction documents and preparing overview reports • Monitor and report client payments in zoho books; send clients invoice overdue notices • Assist in preparing customer purchase contracts based on standard templates • Report / inform management on past due invoices / bills of suppliers and other vendors • Assist in preparing of monthly offerlists / pricelists and updating these on company website • Review employees monthly corporate spending and request clarification when required • Assist in improving templates / forms of transaction documents such as POs, Invoices Requirements • Bachelors / masters degree in finance / accounting related field • 2-3 years’ experience in financial reporting / controlling / analysis field • Understanding of transaction documents such as POs, SOs, Invoices • Ability to work on Microsoft Excel / Google Sheets • Ability / preference to work in a dynamic / entrepreneurial environment • Strong communication skills in English Nice to Have • Experience in zoho books or any similar software • Interest / willingness to to learn more about the coffee distribution industry • Good understanding / knowledge of currency, commodity trading; derivatives trading Benefits • Work in an entrepreneurial and ownership driven environment • Gain valuable experience on global logistics and supply chains • Be integral to the growth of the firm. Originally posted on Himalayas