Job Description

Job Information


Industry


Legal
Date Opened


21/11/2025
Job Type


Full time
Work Experience


2-3 years
City


Jangpura
Province


Delhi
Country


India
Postal Code


110014
About Us

Metalegal Advocates

is a litigation and advisory law firm with offices in New Delhi, Mumbai and Bengaluru. The firm provides comprehensive services across economic laws, financial crimes, tax disputes (income tax, GST, black money, VAT, and other taxes), securities laws, FEMA, commercial laws, and related business and mercantile laws. Its clientele includes both businesses and individuals across a wide range of industry verticals.

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 (B.Com) or equivalent; M.Com 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