Accounting & Finance Executive

Experience: 2 - 5 Years Exp

Salary : Competitive

Preferred Notice Period: Within 30 Days

Opportunity Type: On-site (Pune)

Placement Type: Permanent

(*Note: This is a requirement for one of Uplers Clients)

Must have skills required :

Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), Reconciliation, GST, TDS, compliance

Dispatch Network (One of Uplers Clients) is Looking for:

Accounting & Finance Executive who is passionate about their work, eager to learn and grow, and who is committed to delivering exceptional results. If you are a team player, with a positive attitude and a desire to make a difference, then we want to hear from you.

About Dispatch Network

Dispatch Network is building the most efficient last-mile network in India from the ground up using technology and AI-powered optimization to drive efficiency and earnings for delivery partners. We operate across food delivery, quick commerce, grocery, ecommerce, and pharma serving both B2B clients and B2C consumers.

The Opportunity

As an Accounting & Finance Executive, you will be the operational backbone of our finance team. Reporting to the Accounting & Finance Manager, you'll support all core accounting and financial operations functions. This role is deeply execution-focused: your diligence, attention to detail, and willingness to learn will directly enable the finance team to scale. You'll work on real transactionsAR collections, AP processing, reconciliations, and compliance filingswhile learning financial strategy and business operations from the manager. This is an excellent entry to mid-level role to build core accounting competencies and understanding of multi-channel logistics financial operations.

Primary Responsibilities

Financial Operations & Cash Flow Support

Support accounts receivable (AR) operations: assist with invoice tracking, collections follow-ups, reconciliation, and DSO monitoring across all business channels.
Support accounts payable (AP) operations: process vendor and delivery partner payment runs, maintain vendor records, and update payment status tracking.
Assist with daily/weekly bank reconciliations; flag discrepancies to the manager.
Support consolidated cash flow tracking and forecasting updates.
Maintain and update working capital monitoring sheets and cash position reports.

Accounting & Compliance Execution

Execute routine accounting transactions: journal entries, ledger postings, and data entry for financial records under the manager's supervision.
Assist with monthly bank reconciliation and general ledger close process.
Support GST compliance: assist in organizing invoices, maintaining GST registers, and preparing data for return filing.
Support TDS compliance: track TDS-liable transactions, assist in TDS certificate generation, and organize documentation for return filing.
Maintain statutory compliance records: organize PT, PF, ESIC documentation and assist in regulatory filing preparation.
Prepare reconciliation schedules and supporting documentation for audit purposes.

Payroll & HR Finance Support

Assist with payroll processing: compile salary data, validate employee records, and organize payroll documentation.
Support statutory deduction calculations under manager supervision (PF, ESIC, TDS).
Maintain payroll registers and assist with month-end payroll reconciliation.
Organize and maintain employee statutory files (PF, ESIC, TDS records).

Systems & Process Support

Support implementation and daily operation of accounting software/ERP systems.
Assist in data entry, validation, and reconciliation within accounting systems.
Maintain organized records and documentation of financial transactions and processes.
Support the creation and updating of dashboards and financial reports (data compilation, formatting).
Document processes and help maintain SOP documentation as directed.

Administrative & Stakeholder Support

Respond to internal queries from operations and product teams regarding financial data and transaction status.
Organize and compile financial data for reports and presentations prepared by the manager.
Support communication with vendors, clients, and partners on transactional matters (invoice status, payment inquiries, documentation requests).
Assist with audit preparation: organize documents, compile schedules, and support responses to auditor queries.

Who You Are

Mindset & Approach

Detail-oriented: You take pride in accuracy. You understand that errors in finance matter, and you work methodically to avoid them.
Eager to learn: You're early in your career and genuinely curious about how financial systems work. You ask good questions and apply feedback.
Reliable & organized: You manage multiple tasks and deadlines without dropping balls. People trust you to follow through.
Collaborative: You communicate clearly with your manager and teammates. You ask for help when needed.
Process-minded: You naturally think in steps and procedures. You like understanding why things are done a certain way, not just doing them.

Experience & Skills

3-5 years of experience in accounting, finance, bookkeeping, or financial operations roles (freshers with strong academic background in commerce/finance welcome).
Proficiency in MS Excel: comfortable with basic formulas, pivot tables, and data organization.
Bachelor's degree in Commerce, Finance, Accounting, or related field (CA intermediate/completed students preferred; pursuing CA also welcome).
Basic understanding of Indian taxation: GST, TDS, and statutory compliance concepts.
Familiarity with accounting software or ERP systems is a plus (or strong willingness to learn quickly).

Demonstrated Competencies

Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain organized records.
Good analytical skills: ability to follow data through systems and identify discrepancies.
Clear communication: comfortable explaining financial data and asking clarifying questions.
Problem-solving mindset: willing to dig into issues and propose solutions.
Adaptability: comfortable working in a startup environment where processes evolve and priorities shift.

Why This Role Matters

Our finance team manages cash flows across thousands of transactions, multiple business channels, and complex regulatory requirements. An Executive on the team ensures that:

Accuracy is maintained: Every transaction is recorded correctly; every reconciliation is completed; no amount leaks through cracks.
Compliance is stayed on top of: Deadlines don't slip. GST, TDS, payroll, and other compliance requirements are organized and filed on time.
The manager can focus strategically: The Executive handles the transactional volume, freeing the manager to focus on financial planning, analysis, and stakeholder management.
The team scales: As we grow, we need reliable execution at scale. You'll be part of building that capability.

What You Will Get

Clear learning path: Work directly with an experienced manager who will invest in your development. You'll understand real-world financial operations, not just theory.
Practical skills: You'll build core competencies in accounting, compliance, and financial operations that are foundational to any finance career.
Exposure to complexity: Multi-channel logistics operations are financially complex. You'll see how different business models, channels, and compliance requirements interact.
Ownership: While supported by the manager, you'll own specific processes and have real responsibility. Your work matters.
Growth opportunity: Strong performers will grow into team lead or senior finance roles as we expand.
Fast-paced environment: You'll work on real, mission-critical financial operations for a fast-growing company.

Success Criteria (First 3 Months)

Week 1: Complete orientation to Dispatch Network's financial structure, current systems, and basic processes. Shadow key workflows (AR, AP, reconciliation).
Month 1: Own end-to-end execution of 12 recurring processes (e.g., weekly AR reconciliation or AP payment run) with manager oversight. Begin learning GST and compliance workflows. Month 2: Execute monthly accounting close tasks with minimal supervision.
Maintain 95%+ accuracy on assigned reconciliations and transactions.
Month 3: Take on independent ownership of routine compliance support tasks (organize GST documentation, maintain statutory records). Deliver one financial report or dashboard under manager guidance.
Ongoing: Maintain 100% accuracy on assigned transactions. Meet all compliance deadlines. Build strong working relationships with team members and internal stakeholders.

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