Junior Finance Associate

*About the Role *

We are looking for a detail-oriented Junior Finance Associate to support day-to-day finance
operations. The role focuses on bookkeeping in Zoho Books while assisting with statutory
compliance, reconciliations, vendor payments, and finance operations in a fast-paced
startup environment.

Key Responsibilities

Bookkeeping (Primary Focus)

• Record day-to-day financial transactions in Zoho Books (sales, purchases, expenses, and payments).
• Maintain ledgers, vendor bills, and customer invoices.
• Prepare bank reconciliations and match payments and receipts.
• Monitor accounts payable and receivable and highlight overdue items.
• Prepare vendor payments for review and maintain expense and reimbursement records.
• Maintain supporting documents (invoices, receipts, agreements) for audit readiness.

Compliance Support

• Assist with tracking statutory compliances (GST, TDS, PF/ESI, as applicable).
• Prepare data and documents required for statutory filings and audits.
• Maintain compliance calendars and checklists.

Day-to-Day Finance Operations

• Support vendor onboarding and payment processing.
• Track outstanding receivables and payables.
• Prepare ad-hoc reports and data for the finance team.
• Maintain finance records and documentation.

What We're Looking For

• Recently completed B.Com, M.Com, or a degree in Commerce, Accounting, or Finance.
• Basic understanding of bookkeeping concepts (debits, credits, ledgers, and reconciliations).
• Proficiency in MS Excel or Google Sheets.
• Familiarity with Zoho Books is a plus; willingness to learn is essential.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good organizational, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced startup environment and managing multiple priorities.
• Trustworthy and able to handle confidential financial information.

*Preferred Qualifications *

Exposure to accounting software such as Zoho Books, Tally, or QuickBooks.
Basic knowledge of GST and TDS.
Comfortable using Excel functions such as XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP and Pivot Tables.
Prior internship experience in Finance or Accounting (preferred but not mandatory).