Junior Finance & Compliance Associate

Role Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented and driven Junior Finance & Compliance Associate to support the Legal & Finance Controller. The candidate will be responsible for assisting with Indian statutory compliances, finance operations, reconciliations, filings, and day-to-day accounting support, as well as providing exposure to Dubai operations (Zoho Books). This is a demanding role requiring accuracy, strong software skills, and the ability to work under pressure.

Key Responsibilities

Statutory Compliances (India)

• Preparation and filing of TDS, EPF, Professional Tax returns.
• Assisting with GST return compilation and reconciliations.
• Ensuring timely MCA filings and compliance with the Companies Act.
• Maintaining compliance calendar and ensuring all statutory deadlines are met.
  
  

Accounting & Finance

• Compilation and maintenance of accounts.
• Preparation and reconciliation of Profit & Loss statements.
• Vendor payment management ensuring timely disbursement of payments, maintaining vendor ledgers, and reconciling balances.
• Client payment follow-ups coordinating with clients for timely collections, preparing ageing reports, and maintaining receipt trackers.
• Invoice generation, freelancer payment tracking.
• Monitoring receipts and reconciling bank statements.
• Month-end and year-end closing support.
  
  

Software & Systems

• Strong working knowledge of Zoho Books (India & Dubai entities).
• Managing software subscriptions and renewal tracking.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
  
  

Compliance & Audit Support

• Preparation of data for internal and statutory audits.
• Conducting reconciliations (TDS, GST, EPF, vendor accounts).
• Maintaining proper documentation for compliance and audit trail.
  
  

General Support

• Preparing MIS reports for management review.
• Coordinating with vendors, freelancers, and consultants.
• Supporting finance controller in high-volume transactions and deadlines.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Chartered Accountant (CA) is a must.
• Min. 3 years of relevant work experience.
• Excellent knowledge of Indian accounting standards and statutory compliances.
• Prior experience with MCA filings and Zoho Books (mandatory).
• Strong analytical, numerical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and handle large datasets.
• High level of integrity, responsibility, and attention to detail.
  
  

Additional Desirable Skills

• Knowledge of UAE VAT and compliance (for Dubai operations).
• Experience in drafting/reviewing basic agreements, contracts, and compliance documents.
• Familiarity with payroll processing and employee compliance.
• Good communication skills to coordinate with auditors, consultants, internal teams and clients