Finance Associate

We are looking for a detail-oriented and motivated Junior Finance Associate to support the Finance & Accounts function. The role will be responsible for day-to-day accounting activities, financial documentation, reconciliations, accounts payable/receivable support, and maintaining accurate financial records.

The ideal candidate should have a strong foundation in accounting principles, good analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with day-to-day accounting and finance operations.
• Process and maintain financial transactions, invoices, receipts, and supporting documentation.
• Support Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR) activities.
• Perform bank, vendor, customer, and ledger reconciliations.
• Assist with invoice verification, payment processing, and follow-ups.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date accounting records.
• Support monthly, quarterly, and year-end closing activities.
• Assist in preparing financial reports, MIS, and management reports.
• Track outstanding receivables and payables and follow up with relevant stakeholders.
• Assist with employee expense claims and reimbursement processing.
• Support statutory, audit, and tax-related documentation and requirements.
• Ensure proper filing and maintenance of financial records and supporting documents.
• Coordinate with internal teams and external vendors/customers on finance-related queries.
• Assist in identifying and resolving discrepancies in financial records.
• Support process improvements and automation initiatives within the Finance function.
• Perform other finance and accounting activities as assigned by the Finance Manager.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelors/ Master's degree in Commerce, Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 02 years of relevant experience in Finance & Accounts; fresh graduates with strong accounting fundamentals may also be considered.
• Good understanding of basic accounting principles and financial processes.
• Excellent Working knowledge of MS Excel, including basic formulas, sorting, filtering, and data analysis.
• Exposure to accounting/ERP systems such as Zoho Books, SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, or similar is an advantage.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• High level of integrity and confidentiality when handling financial information.

Preferred Skills

• Exposure to AP/AR, reconciliations, invoicing, and month-end closing.
• Basic understanding of GST, TDS, and other statutory requirements.
• Experience working with international transactions or foreign currency accounting would be an advantage.
• Familiarity with finance automation and reporting tools is a plus.

Key Competencies

• Attention to Detail
• Financial & Numerical Acumen
• Analytical Thinking
• Accountability
• Time Management
• Team Collaboration
• Problem Solving
• Integrity & Confidentiality
• Willingness to Learn

Success Measures

• Accuracy and timeliness of accounting transactions.
• Timely completion of reconciliations and finance activities.
• Accuracy of financial records and supporting documentation.
• Timely processing of invoices, payments, and expense claims.
• Compliance with internal finance processes and controls.
• Responsiveness to internal and external finance-related queries.