Finance Executive

Role: Finance Executive

Industry: SaaS / Technology

Reporting to: Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Experience: 2+ years of relevant experience for CA Inter / Semi Qualified CA candidates, or 4+ years for B.Com graduates

Role Overview

We are looking for a Finance Executive to join our growing SaaS and technology company in a broad-based finance role, reporting directly to the CFO.

The role combines financial accounting and controllership, management reporting, business finance, financial planning and analysis (FP&A), statutory compliance and process improvement.

The ideal candidate will have strong accounting fundamentals, sound financial understanding and the ability to independently manage finance operations while supporting business planning and decision-making.

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Accounting & Controllership

Manage revenue accounting, billing, collections, reconciliations and day-to-day financial operations.
Support month-end, quarter-end and year-end financial closures.
Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable and working capital management.
Ensure accuracy of financial records, accounting entries and reconciliations.

Management Reporting & Business Finance

Prepare monthly MIS reports, management dashboards and financial analysis.
Support budgeting, forecasting, cash-flow planning and variance analysis.
Track business performance, revenue, profitability and relevant SaaS metrics.
Provide financial insights to support management decision-making.
Assist the CFO with FP&A, business planning and strategic finance initiatives.

Taxation, Audit & Compliance

Manage GST, TDS and other applicable direct and indirect tax compliances.
Coordinate statutory audits, tax audits and regulatory filings.
Maintain internal financial controls, documentation and compliance records.
Ensure timely completion of statutory and financial reporting requirements.

Process Improvement & Automation

Identify opportunities to streamline and strengthen finance processes.
Support automation of accounting, reconciliations and financial reporting.
Improve financial controls, reporting accuracy and operational efficiency as the business scales.

**Candidate Profile:

Qualifications & Experience

Semi Qualified CA, CA Inter Qualified, CA Finalist, CA Final Attempted or CA Articleship Completed.
Candidates who have discontinued pursuing CA Final but possess strong practical finance and accounting experience are encouraged to apply.
B.Com graduates with a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience in accounting, taxation and financial operations will also be considered.
Minimum 2 years of relevant practical experience for candidates with a CA background, with preference for hands-on experience beyond articleship.

Required Skills & Competencies

Strong understanding of accounting principles, financial reporting, taxation and audit processes.
Practical experience in GST, TDS, reconciliations and financial closing activities.
Proficiency in MS Excel and accounting software such as Tally, Zoho Books or similar ERP systems.
Good analytical ability, commercial understanding and attention to detail.
Ability to work independently, manage multiple responsibilities and take end-to-end ownership.
Strong communication, coordination and stakeholder-management skills.

Preferred Experience

Experience in a SaaS, technology or subscription-based business.
Exposure to budgeting, forecasting, FP&A and management reporting.
Understanding of SaaS business metrics, revenue recognition and financial performance analysis.
Experience in finance process improvements, automation or ERP implementation.

What the Role Offers

Opportunity to work directly with the CFO and gain exposure to business and financial decision-making.
A broad-based role combining financial controllership, compliance, management reporting and business finance.
Hands-on experience in the financial operations of a growing SaaS and technology company.
Opportunity to take ownership of key finance processes and contribute to improving systems, controls and reporting as the business scales.