Supports accounting and finance operations, including bookkeeping reviews, month-end close, invoicing, collections, vendor payments, payroll, compliance coordination, cash flow reporting, and audit projects. The role works with external consultants initially and gradually assumes ownership of finance processes. Responsibilities also include identifying billing discrepancies, revenue leakages, and SaaS cost optimization opportunities.
Job Description – Finance Associate (0–2 Years Experience)
About the Role
We are looking for a motivated Finance Associate to join our growing finance team. This opportunity is ideal for fresh graduates or professionals with up to 2 years of experience who are eager to build a strong foundation in corporate finance.
If you've recently graduated or have just started your career in finance and are looking for a role that offers hands-on exposure across accounting, finance operations, compliance, payroll, reporting and business finance, we'd love to hear from you.
You will initially collaborate with our external consultants and progressively take ownership of various finance processes as you grow into the role.
Key Responsibilities
A. Collaboration & Coordination
You will work closely with our external accounting and payroll consultants to support day-to-day finance operations and ensure activities are completed accurately and on time.
•Assist in reviewing bookkeeping and accounting entries.
•Support month-end closing activities, including revenue recognition and accrual entries.
•Coordinate payroll schedules and payment processing with external consultants.
•Assist in reviewing vendor payment trackers and supporting documentation before payment processing.
•Coordinate monthly, quarterly and annual statutory compliances with consultants.
•Maintain finance calendars and track key filing and payment deadlines.
•Follow up with consultants to ensure timely completion of finance and compliance activities.
•Support the resolution of accounting, compliance and reporting queries.
B. Finance Operations & Ownership
Accounts Receivable
•Maintain customer contract records.
•Prepare and issue customer invoices as per contractual billing schedules.
•Maintain invoicing trackers.
•Follow up with customers for outstanding payments.
•Resolve billing discrepancies with internal stakeholders.
Accounts Payable
•Prepare and schedule vendor payments after completing necessary reviews.
•Ensure timely vendor payments while maintaining appropriate internal controls.
Job Description
Payroll
•Process payroll payments through banking platforms.
•Gradually take ownership of payroll operations.
Reporting & Business Finance
•Prepare monthly reports including Invoicing, Collections, Cash Flow, and Churn & Renewals Forecasts.
•Identify opportunities for SaaS cost optimisation.
•Assist in identifying revenue leakages and billing discrepancies.
•Support audit, due diligence and other ad-hoc finance projects.
What We're Looking For
Education
•Bachelor's degree in Commerce, Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or a related field (B.Com, BBA, BBM or equivalent).
•CA Inter, CMA, ACCA or other professional qualifications are a plus but not mandatory.
Experience
•Fresh graduates or candidates with 0–2 years of experience in Accounting, Finance, Audit or related roles are encouraged to apply.
Skills
•Strong understanding of accounting fundamentals.
•Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
•Comfortable working with Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets.
•Exposure to accounting software such as Zoho Books, QuickBooks, Tally or similar ERP systems is an advantage.
•Good communication and interpersonal skills.
•High attention to detail with a willingness to learn and take ownership.
Why Join Us?
This role is designed for someone who wants much more than a traditional accounting position.
You will receive hands-on training and exposure to accounting, finance operations, compliance, payroll, reporting, cash flow management, revenue operations, audits and business finance in a fast-growing SaaS startup.
We're looking for curious, ambitious individuals who are eager to learn, take ownership and build a long-term career in corporate finance. Strong fundamentals, analytical thinking and a positive attitude matter more than extensive experience—we'll help you develop the rest.
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