Ashvita's - Clerical / Accounts Support

Festivals From India is hiring for their client Ashvita's, who are seeking a detail-oriented and organised Clerical / Accounts Support to provide routine accounting, documentation, clerical, and administrative support to the Vice President – Finance and the finance team. The role involves maintaining financial records; managing invoices and vouchers; supporting basic accounting, reconciliation, GST, TDS, and compliance-related activities; and coordinating with vendors, auditors, Company Secretaries, banks, and other external stakeholders.

This position is ideal for someone comfortable working with financial documentation, enjoys structured and process-oriented work, and possesses strong attention to detail and follow-up skills. The successful candidate will support the smooth functioning of day-to-day finance operations through accurate record-keeping, timely coordination, and reliable administrative support.

About Ashvita's:

Established in 2002, by Ashvin E. Rajagopalan, Ashvita’s is a diversified art business specialising in Indian Art and collectibles. Headquartered in Chennai, Ashvita’s conducts museum-quality exhibitions and operates ashvitas.com, a premier online auction house. Ashvita’s provides a vast range of art services that include private acquisitions and sales, wealth management, valuation, conservation, archival services, display and art logistics. Ashvita’s works with select individual collectors, corporate collections, and institutions. Ashvita’s has developed cultural programming and events with critics, art historians, and artists including public talks, film screenings, performances, studio visits and workshops. Our education department is focused on audience engagement across schools and colleges, as well as on publishing in-depth books on Indian Art. Over the last 20 years, Ashvita’s has increased its footprint to provide its services nationally with offices in Chennai, Mumbai, and New Delhi. Ashvita’s works with a global network of art professionals to be able to provide one-stop solutions for art collectors.

Please note:

1. The vetting process for this role comprises 2-3 rounds of interviews and may be followed by a brief assignment.
   
2. Festivals From India is hiring for this role on behalf of our client.
   
3. This is an on-site, full-time position based in Chennai.
   
4. Salary band for this role is available upon request.
   

Requirements

Essential Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Commerce, Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field. 
  
• 1–3 years of experience in accounts support, finance administration, clerical accounting, or a similar role. 
  
• Basic knowledge of accounting principles, financial documentation, and record-keeping.
  

Essential Experience:

• Familiarity with invoicing, vouchers, expense records, bank reconciliation, GST, and TDS. 
  
• Experience coordinating with vendors, banks, auditors, company secretaries, and other external stakeholders. 
  
• Proficiency in MS Office or Google Workspace, particularly Excel/Google Sheets. 
  
• Experience using accounting software such as Tally, Zoho Books, or similar platforms is preferred. 
  
• Experience in finance departments, accounting firms, or administrative support roles will be preferred.
  

Key Personal Attributes & Skills:

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy. 
  
• Highly organised and systematic in managing documents and records. 
  
• Good numerical and analytical abilities. 
  
• Strong follow-up and coordination skills. 
  
• Reliable, punctual, and consistent in completing routine tasks. 
  
• Ability to handle confidential financial and business information with discretion. 
  
• Good written and verbal communication skills. 
  
• Ability to manage multiple administrative and accounting tasks simultaneously. 
  
• Proactive and willing to take ownership of assigned responsibilities. 
  
• Comfortable working independently as well as supporting senior team members. 
  
• Patient and methodical when handling repetitive documentation and clerical tasks. 
  
• Professional and courteous when communicating with internal and external stakeholders.