Chartered Accountant

Why Should You be a FinBoxer:

• Innovative Environment: At FinBox, we foster a culture of creativity and experimentation, encouraging our team to push the boundaries of what's possible in fintech.
• Impactful Work: Your contributions will directly impact the lives of millions, helping to provide fair and accessible credit to individuals and businesses alike.
• Growth Opportunities: We are a Series B funded startup and have ample opportunities for growth, professional development and career advancement.
• Collaborative Culture: Join a diverse and inclusive team of experts who are passionate about making a difference and supporting one another.

Who's a Great FinBoxer:

At FinBox, we're on the lookout for exceptional folks who are all about innovation and impact. If you're excited to shake things up in the banking & financial services world, keep reading!

Creative Thinkers: If your brain is always bubbling with out-of-the-box ideas and wild solutions, you're our kind of person. We love disruptors who challenge the norm and bring fresh perspectives to the table.

Customer Heroes: Our customers are our champions, and we need heroes who can understand their needs, deliver magical experiences, and go above and beyond to keep them happy.

Team Players: We believe in the power of "we." If you thrive in a collaborative environment, value different viewpoints, and enjoy being part of a spirited, supportive team, you'll fit right in.

About the Role:

We are looking for a detail-oriented and proactive Chartered Accountant to join our Finance & Accounts team at FinBox. This role offers hands-on exposure to core accounting, financial reporting, reconciliations, audit support, and statutory compliance, along with the opportunity to identify and implement automation across recurring finance processes.

You will work closely with experienced finance stakeholders to strengthen accounting processes, improve operational efficiency, and contribute to timely and accurate financial reporting. This is an opportunity for a newly qualified CA to build a strong foundation in corporate finance while taking ownership of meaningful work in a fast-paced environment.

What You'll Do:

• Accounting & Book Closure: Support monthly book closure, journal entries, accruals, and preparation of supporting schedules, ensuring accuracy and adherence to timelines.
• Finance Automation: Identify and implement automation opportunities across repetitive accounting and taxation tasks to reduce manual effort and improve efficiency.
• Reconciliations & Reporting: Support account reconciliations, routine financial reporting, and MIS preparation while helping reduce turnaround time and improve accuracy.
• Process Improvement & Controls: Develop automated validations, exception reports, and documented workflows while ensuring appropriate financial controls are maintained.
• Accounts Payable & Receivable: Assist with invoice verification, AP/AR activities, follow-ups, and resolution of discrepancies.
• Taxation & Compliance: Support GST, TDS, and other statutory compliance activities, including return preparation and related documentation.
• Audit & Stakeholder Coordination: Maintain audit-ready records, prepare supporting schedules, respond to audit requests, and coordinate with internal teams and external advisors to resolve open items.

What We're Looking For:

Must-Have Qualifications & Skills

• Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA), preferably a fresher or someone with up to one year of relevant experience.
• Articleship experience with a Big Four firm, with exposure to audit, assurance, or accounting.
• Sound understanding of accounting principles and financial statements.
• Basic understanding of reconciliations, month-end closure, and statutory compliance.
• Strong Excel and spreadsheet skills, with excellent attention to detail.
• Prior exposure to or experience in automating finance-related tasks.
• Strong ownership, integrity, accountability, and a willingness to learn.
• Good communication skills and the ability to articulate your work, observations, and problem-solving approach clearly.

Good to Have

• CA Final examination rank holder.
• Experience identifying opportunities to automate repetitive finance processes.
• A proactive approach to improving process efficiency and accuracy.

What You'll Gain at FinBox:

• Broad Finance Exposure: Build practical experience across accounting, book closure, reconciliations, reporting, taxation, compliance, and audit support.
• Automation & Process Improvement: Contribute to making finance processes more efficient by identifying opportunities to reduce manual work.
• Ownership & Impact: Take ownership of assigned deliverables and contribute to improving the team's accuracy, turnaround times, and operating processes.
• Learn from Experienced Professionals: Work closely with finance leaders, auditors, tax consultants, and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Career Growth: Develop the skills and experience to progressively own book closure, reporting, automation, AP/AR, compliance, and other finance processes.