Associate - Finance

Role Brief:

We are looking for an Associate – Finance to join our Finance team, with a core focus on Accounts Payable (AP) and Bills Payable management, alongside supporting day-to-day accounting, compliance, and reporting functions.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee end-to-end Bills Payable processes, including invoice verification, matching (PO to invoice), and timely recording.
• Facilitate vendor management, handle vendor queries, and ensure the execution of accurate, timely vendor payments.
• Collect, organize, and audit supporting documents from various internal teams for financial records and compliance.

Accounting and Financial Reporting:

• Manage daily bookkeeping, record maintenance, and ensure the absolute accuracy of financial data.
• Prepare bank and vendor reconciliation statements, monthly MIS reports, and support the finalization of accounts.
• Assist in the preparation of financial statements and ensure strict adherence to effective internal controls.

Taxation and Compliance:

• Ensure timely payment of statutory dues and accurate filing of GST, TDS, and other e-returns related to vendor payouts.
• Support internal/external audits, due diligence processes, and liaise with tax/regulatory authorities as needed.

Required Education and Experience:

• Commerce graduate or postgraduate (Mandatory); pursuing CA/CWA or a similar professional degree is preferred.
• Minimum 1 year of hands-on experience in core accounting, reconciliation, and Accounts Payable/Bills Payable workflows.

Technical and Functional Skills:

• Strong accounting knowledge with specific expertise in tax provisions (TDS on vendor payments, GST input tax credit), corporate, and banking laws.
• Software Proficiency: Experience working with more than one accounting tool (hands-on experience with Zoho Books is a major plus).
• High proficiency in MS Office (Excel) with strong attention to detail, accuracy, and a commitment to meeting tight deadlines.