Job Description

Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced Finance & Accounts Executive to independently manage the firm's accounting, payroll, and expense operations using Zoho Finance. The role requires hands-on expertise in Zoho Books, Zoho Expense, and Zoho Payroll, along with strong accounting fundamentals, attention to detail, and a strong commitment to compliance. The position involves end-to-end ownership of financial transactions, vendor payments, reimbursements, payroll cycles, and statutory reporting.
Key Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day accounting entries, reconciliation, and financial documentation on Zoho Books

• Process employee reimbursements and expense claims through Zoho Expense, ensuring accuracy and policy compliance

• Run complete monthly payroll cycles on Zoho Payroll, including salary structure updates, attendance integration, and payslip generation

• Process client invoices, payments, and maintain client records

• Prepare monthly MIS reports, financial summaries, and dashboards

• Handle statutory payments and filings - TDS, PF, ESI, PT, GST (coordination with CA firm where required)

• Coordinate with HR for attendance cut-offs, LWP adjustments, and employee master updates

• Prepare audit schedules and support internal/external audits

• Maintain proper documentation and audit trail for all financial transactions

• Support senior management with financial analysis and budgeting inputs

• Ensure data accuracy, compliance, and timely closure of monthly books.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Commerce (

) or equivalent; preferred

• Mandatory: Minimum 2-3 years of hands-on experience in:

- Zoho Books
- Zoho Expense
- Zoho Payroll

• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and statutory compliance

• Prior experience managing full accounting cycles and payroll independently

• Proficiency in MS Excel - formulas, reconciliation, and reporting

• Strong analytical ability and attention to detail

• High ownership, discipline, and ability to meet monthly deadlines

Preferred Attributes

• Experience working in professional services firms (legal, consulting, financial services)

• Familiarity with Zoho Books automation, workflows, and financial integrations

• Ability to manage confidential financial data with maturity and discretion

• Process-driven mindset with a focus on accuracy and compliance

Benefits

• Opportunity to lead the firm's accounting and payroll operations end-to-end

• High ownership role with regular interaction with senior management

• Structured work environment with strong process orientation

• Professional growth in a rapidly expanding legal services organisation

Skills Required