Senior Finance Executive

Job Description – Senior Associate – Level 2/3, Finance

Position: Senior Associate – Finance

Department: Finance & Accounts

Location: Bengaluru

Role Overview

The Senior Associate – Finance supports core financial operations, ensures compliance with internal controls, and delivers accurate and timely reporting. The role involves working closely with cross-functional teams.

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Key Responsibilities

1. Financial Accounting & Reporting

· Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements as per Ind AS/IFRS/US GAAP (as applicable).

· Perform month-end close activities, including accruals, journal entries, and GL reconciliations.

· Support internal and external audit requirements by preparing schedules and documentation.

· Ensure accuracy and completeness of accounting records.

2. Management Reporting & Analysis

· Prepare management reports including variance analysis, budget vs actual, cost trend insights, and KPI dashboards.

· Analyse financial data to identify business performance trends and provide actionable insights.

· Assist in annual budgeting and periodic forecasting cycles.

3. Accounts Payable & Receivable

· Review and validate invoices, vendor payments, and employee reimbursements ensuring compliance with policies.

· Monitor receivables, perform aging analysis, and follow up on outstanding balances.

· Review expense claims for accuracy and policy adherence.

4. Compliance & Internal Controls

· Ensure adherence to company policies, accounting standards, tax regulations, and SOX/internal controls.

· Support implementation and testing of internal controls.

· Maintain documentation for compliance audits.

5. Taxation Support

· Support preparation of GST, TDS, and other statutory returns.

· Assist in coordination with tax consultants and support assessments or queries.

6. Process Improvement

· Maintain finance SOPs and process documentation.

7. Stakeholder Management

· Collaborate with business units, HR, procurement, leadership teams, and external auditors.

· Provide timely responses and resolutions to finance-related queries.

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Skills & Competencies

Technical Skills

· Strong knowledge of accounting standards (Ind AS/IFRS/US GAAP).

· Proficiency in SAP/Oracle/Tally/Zoho and MS Excel (advanced).

· Experience in financial modelling and data analysis (preferred).

Behavioural Skills

· Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

· High attention to detail and accuracy.

· Excellent communication and stakeholder-management abilities.

· Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

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Qualification & Experience

· B. Com / M. Com / MBA (Finance) / CA-Inter / CMA-Inter or equivalent.

· 5+ years of experience in finance, preferably with ITES.

· Experience in audit, controllership, financial reporting, shared services, or FP&A is an added advantage.