Finance & Accounts Executive

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