Job Description

Role Overview

The Associate - Finance will be responsible for managing the day-to-day finance operations of the company with a strong focus on bookkeeping, accuracy, and process discipline. This role is hands-on and execution-driven, covering expense logging, invoicing, payroll validations, journal entries, and coordination with external consultants for statutory compliances.


The role demands a high level of ownership, attention to detail, and integrity in financial data, while supporting leadership with timely and reliable financial reports, cash flow visibility, and P&L insights.

Key Responsibilities

Bookkeeping & Accounting Operations

Maintain accurate books of accounts, including expense logging, vendor bills, customer invoicing, and receipts Ensure correct and timely journal entries for all financial transactions Perform periodic reconciliations (bank, vendor, customer, payroll) and resolve discrepancies Ensure data accuracy and consistency across accounting systems

Invoicing, Receivables & Payables

Generate and manage customer invoices and follow up on outstanding receivables Track collections, ageing, and escalation of overdue payments Coordinate vendor payments and maintain payables schedules

Payroll & Statutory Validations

Support payroll processing by validating salary components, deductions, reimbursements, and statutory applicability Coordinate with payroll and compliance consultants for PF, ESI, TDS, and related filings Ensure payroll data accuracy before finalization

Compliance & Consultant Coordination

Work closely with external consultants on GST, TDS, and ROC compliances Ensure timely sharing of data, validations, and closure of queries Maintain proper documentation and audit trails for all statutory requirements

Reporting & Financial Analysis

Prepare monthly and quarterly MIS, including P&L, cash flow statements, and key financial summaries Support cash flow projections, budget tracking, and variance analysis Present accurate and structured financial reports to partners on a monthly / quarterly basis

Controls, Discipline & Audit Readiness

Enforce process discipline in financial operations and documentation Ensure systems and records are always audit-ready Support internal and external audits with accurate data and explanations

Work Experience & Qualifications

1-3 years of relevant experience in accounting, bookkeeping, or business finance CA Inter (one or both groups cleared) or CA dropout preferred Experience working in a startup or fast-growing organization is a plus

Skills, Abilities & Knowledge

Strong understanding of accounting fundamentals and financial statements Hands-on experience with accounting tools such as Tally, Zoho Books, or similar platforms Working knowledge of GST, TDS, payroll, and statutory compliances Proficiency in MS Excel (formulas, pivots, lookups) High attention to detail, accuracy, and data integrity Strong sense of responsibility, sincerity, and ownership Ability to coordinate effectively with consultants, vendors, and internal stakeholders

What We Value

Accuracy over speed Discipline over shortcuts Ownership over supervision Reliability in numbers and reporting

Qualifications

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CA Inter passed (one or both groups) OR CA Dropout with strong fundamentals in accounting and business finance OR M.Com / MBA (Finance) 1-3 years of hands-on experience in bookkeeping, accounting, or business finance Prior exposure to startups or fast-growing organizations preferred

Additional Information

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Flexible working hours with outcome-oriented expectations Health Insurance and Personal Accident Insurance coverage BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) benefit Laptop Buyback Scheme * Opportunity to work closely with partners and gain end-to-end exposure to finance operations