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.