About this role
This role is for one of Weekday’s clients
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Experience
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3+ years
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Location: Mumbai
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JobType: full-time
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We are looking for a detail-oriented and proactive Senior Finance Executive to manage day-to-day accounting operations, financial reporting, taxation, statutory compliance, and cash flow activities. The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of Indian accounting practices, hands-on experience with accounting software, and the ability to maintain accurate financial records while supporting efficient financial operations.
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This role requires someone who can independently manage accounting processes, ensure compliance with applicable regulations, coordinate with auditors and consultants, and contribute to strengthening internal financial controls.
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Requirements
Key Responsibilities
1. Accounting and Financial Reporting
- Manage daily accounting operations, including Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), and General Ledger (GL).
- Handle monthly and year-end financial closing activities.
- Perform bank reconciliations, ledger scrutiny, and preparation of Management Information System (MIS) reports.
- Monitor vendor payments, customer collections, outstanding balances, and ageing reports.
- Ensure accurate and timely maintenance of books of accounts and financial records.
- Review accounting entries and resolve discrepancies to maintain data accuracy.
2. Taxation and Statutory Compliance
- Manage GST-related activities, including invoicing and Input Tax Credit (ITC) reconciliation.
- Handle TDS calculations, deductions, payments, and quarterly and annual return filings.
- Ensure timely completion of applicable tax and statutory compliance requirements.
- Coordinate with external auditors, tax consultants, and other stakeholders during audits and assessments.
- Maintain proper documentation and records for taxation and compliance purposes.
3. Financial Controls and Revenue Management
- Reconcile revenue and financial transactions across different business channels.
- Ensure adherence to internal finance policies, accounting procedures, and control mechanisms.
- Identify financial discrepancies, investigate accounting issues, and implement appropriate resolutions.
- Support improvements in accounting processes, reporting accuracy, and internal financial controls.
- Assist in maintaining consistency and transparency across financial records.
4. Banking and Cash Flow Management
- Manage daily banking activities, payment processing, and bank reconciliations.
- Monitor cash flow and assist with fund planning and cash flow reporting.
- Maintain accurate documentation for banking activities and financial transactions.
- Support payment planning and ensure timely processing of financial obligations.
Required Skills and Qualifications
- CA Inter, B.Com, M.Com, or an equivalent qualification.
- 3–5+ years of experience in accounting and finance, preferably in a startup, SaaS, or product-based organization.
- Hands-on experience with Zoho accounting software.
- Strong working knowledge of MS Excel, GST, TDS, and applicable statutory compliances.
- Understanding of financial reporting, account reconciliations, and Indian accounting standards.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with excellent attention to detail.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- High levels of accountability, integrity, and professional ethics.
- Ability to work independently and adapt to a dynamic business environment.
Must-Have Skills
- Accounting
- Financial Reporting
- Accounts Payable (AP)
Good-to-Have Skills
- Ind-AS
- Advanced Excel
- Pivot Tables
- VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP
- Budgeting and Cash Flow Forecasting
- Financial Analysis
- Zoho Accounting Software
- Finance Automation and Process Improvement
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working in a SaaS, startup, or product-based company.
- Knowledge of Ind-AS and other applicable accounting standards.
- Advanced Excel proficiency, including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, and financial reporting.
- Experience with budgeting, cash flow forecasting, and financial analysis.
- Familiarity with finance automation tools and accounting process optimization.