ABOUT WISEMONK
Wisemonk is India's leading Employer of Record (EOR) platform. We enable global companies to hire, pay, and manage employees in India — without setting up a local entity. Our platform handles payroll, HR, compliance, and recruitment end-to-end, giving our clients everything they need to build and scale India teams with confidence.
We work with a diverse range of global companies — from large enterprises across the US, Middle East, and Europe, to high-growth startups at every stage of their journey. What sets us apart is our obsessive focus on incorporating AI across the entire employee and customer lifecycle, creating better outcomes for the teams we serve.
We are a fast-growing company with a young, driven team that takes ownership early, moves quickly, and builds with purpose. If you want to work at the intersection of HR, technology, and global business — and have real impact from day one — Wisemonk is the place for you.
ROLE OVERVIEW:
We are looking for a detail-oriented and highly numerate Finance Associate to join our Finance team in Bangalore. Reporting directly to the Finance Lead, this role is central to maintaining the financial health of the organisation through precise payroll processing, accurate invoicing, and rigorous financial record-keeping. The ideal candidate demonstrates exceptional mathematical aptitude, strong quantitative reasoning, and the ability to interpret financial data with confidence and clarity.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Payroll Management
- Process end-to-end monthly payroll for all employees with zero errors, ensuring timely disbursements.
- Maintain and update employee payroll records, including salary revisions, deductions, bonuses, and statutory components.
- Ensure full compliance with applicable labour laws, tax regulations (TDS, PF, ESI, PT), and statutory requirements.
- Coordinate with HR for onboarding/offboarding inputs, leave records, and attendance data prior to payroll runs.
- Prepare payroll reconciliation statements and resolve discrepancies promptly.
- Generate payslips and respond to employee payroll queries in a timely and professional manner.
Invoicing & Accounts
- Prepare, issue, and track client and vendor invoices accurately and in accordance with agreed timelines.
- Monitor accounts receivable and follow up on outstanding invoices to ensure timely collections.
- Process vendor invoices and coordinate with the Finance Lead for timely payment approvals.
- Maintain organised records of all invoices, purchase orders, and supporting documentation.
- Reconcile invoices against contracts, purchase orders, and delivery notes to identify and resolve discrepancies.
- Support month-end and year-end closing activities related to payables and receivables.
Reporting & Data Analysis
- Compile and maintain accurate financial data in spreadsheets and financial systems; flag anomalies proactively.
- Assist the Finance Lead in preparing MIS reports, budget variance analyses, and cash-flow summaries.
- Interpret financial datasets to support decision-making and present findings in a clear, structured format.
- Support internal and external audits by organising documentation and responding to data queries.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATION:
- Bachelor's degree in Commerce, Finance, Accounting, or a related discipline (B.Com / BBA Finance / M.Com preferred).
- 1 to 3 years of hands-on experience in payroll processing and/or invoicing in an office environment.
- Demonstrably high accuracy in mathematical and financial computations — numerical errors are not tolerated in this role.
- Strong quantitative ability: comfortable working with large numerical datasets, ratios, percentages, and financial models.
- Sound data interpretation skills: ability to analyse financial reports, identify trends, and derive actionable insights.
- Solid working knowledge of MS Excel (VLOOKUP, pivot tables, formulas); proficiency in accounting software (Tally, Zoho Books, or similar) is an advantage.
- Good understanding of Indian payroll compliance — TDS, PF, ESI, Professional Tax, and Gratuity.
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines simultaneously.
- High level of integrity and commitment to confidentiality in handling sensitive financial and personal data.
PREFERRED SKILLS & ATTRIBUTES:
- Experience with ERP or HRMS platforms (e.g., Keka, Darwinbox, QuickBooks).
- Exposure to GST invoicing and basic knowledge of indirect tax compliance.
- Ability to present financial summaries to non-finance stakeholders clearly and concisely.
- Proactive attitude with a continuous-improvement mindset — always looking to reduce errors and streamline processes.
- Strong interpersonal skills for effective coordination with HR, Operations, and external vendors.
WHAT WE OFFER:
- A collaborative, learning-first finance team with direct exposure to senior leadership.
- Competitive compensation commensurate with experience.
- Opportunity to grow into broader finance roles as the organisation scales.
- Office-based role in Sheshadripuram, Bangalore — central location with excellent connectivity.
