Finance Executive

 Job Description

Role Title: Finance Executive

Department / Function: Finance

Team / Sub-department: Finance

Reporting to: Finance Head

Job Location: Bangalore

Employment Type: Onroll

Role Overview

We are looking for a Finance Executive / Senior Executive with strong expertise in Tally accounting, TDS, GST compliance, and day-to-day financial operations. The ideal candidate will ensure accurate bookkeeping, statutory compliance, and timely reporting, contributing to smooth finance operations of the organization.

1.     Department / team / sub-team Objective: 

Seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Finance Specialist to support the Finance team in ensuring accurate, efficient, and compliant financial operations. This role focuses on managing day-to-day finance activities, including but not limited to financial reporting, invoice processing, budget tracking, reconciliations, and ensuring adherence to all relevant financial policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.

2.      Area of responsibility: 

·        Manage day-to-day accounting operations and data entry in Tally ERP, ensuring accuracy and completeness.

·        Handle accounts payable, receivable, and bank reconciliations.

·        Prepare and file GST returns (GSTR-1, GSTR-3B, GSTR-9) and ensure compliance with GST regulations.

·        Manage TDS deduction, deposit, and filing of TDS returns (24Q, 26Q, etc.), including issuance of TDS certificates.

·        Support in monthly closing of accounts and preparation of schedules and reports.

·        Assist in statutory audits, tax audits, and internal audits.

·        Maintain records and documentation as per statutory requirements.

·        Coordinate with vendors and consultants for GST/TDS clarifications or reconciliations.

3.      Key results / outputs and impact on organizational goal:

Ensure 100% accurate and timely accounting entries in Tally ERP with proper documentation and record maintenance.

·        Achieve timely processing of accounts payable, receivable, and bank reconciliations with minimal discrepancies.

·        Ensure accurate and on-time filing of GST returns and compliance with all applicable GST regulations, avoiding penalties or notices.

·        Ensure timely deduction, deposit, and filing of TDS returns along with accurate issuance of TDS certificates.

·        Support smooth monthly and yearly financial closing processes through timely preparation of reports, schedules, and reconciliations.

·        Maintain audit readiness by ensuring proper statutory documentation and supporting successful completion of statutory, tax, and internal audits.

·        Strengthen compliance and financial governance by adhering to company policies and statutory requirements.

·        Build effective coordination with vendors, consultants, and internal stakeholders for faster resolution of GST/TDS-related queries and reconciliations.

4.     Duties of the role:

·        Experience in handling multiple GST registrations / branches.

·        Exposure to audits and statutory filings.

·        Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

5.     Things candidate is expected to do by themselves:

·        Handle accounts payable, receivable, and bank reconciliation activities with accuracy and within timelines.

·        Prepare and file GST and TDS returns as per statutory deadlines.

·        Maintain proper financial records, invoices, and supporting documentation.

·        Coordinate with vendors and internal stakeholders for payment, reconciliation, and compliance- related queries.

·        Prepare monthly reports, schedules, and supporting data for finance closing activities.

·        Track compliance timelines and ensure adherence to statutory and internal financial processes.

·        Identify discrepancies in financial records and take corrective actions proactively.

·        Support audits by arranging required data and documentation independently.

·        Independently manage daily accounting entries and bookkeeping activities in Tally ERP.

6.     Things they will get guidance / support on

·        Complex GST, TDS, and statutory compliance matters requiring expert review or clarification.

·        Handling audit queries, financial reporting standards, and statutory documentation requirements.

·        Escalation support for vendor disputes, reconciliation issues, or exceptional accounting cases.

·        Monthly and yearly financial closing activities, including preparation of advanced reports and analysis.

·        Guidance on process improvements, compliance updates, and implementation of new finance practices.

·        Support in coordination with external consultants, auditors, and regulatory authorities whenever required.

·        Training and assistance on advanced ERP functionalities, reporting tools, and automation processes.

·        Understanding company-specific finance processes, policies, and approval workflows.

Required Skills & Competencies

(Key competencies and skills required for success in this role)

·        Technical Skills: Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial operations with hands-on experience in Tally ERP and MS Excel. Good understanding of GST, TDS, statutory compliance, accounts payable/receivable, bank reconciliation, and financial reporting. Familiarity with audit processes and financial documentation along with strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage timelines effectively.

·        Communication Skills: Candidate should possess good written and verbal communication skills to prepare finance reports, reconciliation statements, compliance summaries, and professional email communications with accuracy and clarity. The role requires regular coordination with internal teams, vendors, auditors, consultants, and management regarding payments, reconciliations, compliance matters, and documentation, along with the ability to communicate financial updates and discrepancies in a structured and professional manner.

·        Customer Backward thinking: Understands and anticipates customer needs, provides consistent quality service and maintains a strong customer-oriented mindset - Describe what is the expectation on this competency

·        Problem Solving: Candidate should be able to identify discrepancies in financial records, reconciliations, and compliance processes, analyze root causes, and take timely corrective actions while ensuring accuracy and adherence to statutory requirements.

·        Ability to get things done: Candidate is expected to independently manage day-to-day finance operations, ensure timely completion of accounting and compliance activities, meet statutory deadlines, maintain accurate documentation, and coordinate effectively with stakeholders to ensure smooth execution of finance processes.

·        Strategic Thinking and Prioritization: Candidate should be able to prioritize tasks based on business and compliance timelines, manage multiple responsibilities efficiently, and ensure critical finance activities such as reporting, reconciliations, and statutory filings are completed accurately and on time.

·        Leadership: Candidate is expected to demonstrate strong ownership and accountability in managing assigned responsibilities, collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders, proactively highlight risks or issues, and contribute towards improving finance processes and operational efficiency.

Relevant Experiences

(Qualifications and experience required)

·        Years of Experience 2-4 years of experience

·        Industry Experience- Hands-on experience in Tally ERP accounting, TDS compliance and return filing, GST compliance, return filing, and reconciliations. Strong proficiency in MS Excel including VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, and reporting functions, along with a good understanding of Indian accounting standards and tax laws. Candidate should possess strong attention to detail and the ability to manage deadlines effectively.

·        Educational Background (B.Com / M.Com / CA Inter / CMA Inter / MBA (Finance)

Interview Process:

If shortlisted, candidates can expect the following rounds of interviews, that is a part of a structured interview process designed to assess skills, competencies, experience, and alignment with our values and culture. The process includes the following stages:

1.     Initial Screening: A brief introductory call with our recruiting team to discuss your background, the role, and your interest in joining our team.

2.     Hiring Manager Intro call: A meeting with the hiring manager to dive deeper into the role, expectations, and your qualifications.

If Hiring manager is ok to proceed with the candidate, then the following rounds:

3.     Technical/Skills Assessment / Round 1: A conversation or practical exercise focused on assessing your technical skills or relevant expertise. Can be written / practical or interview based (problem solving / analytics ability etc for business generalist / sales / operations / collections). Evaluating on a competency / value as required in the JD.

4.     Round 2 /Bar Raiser – Interviewer will evaluate whether candidate is raising the bar on quality of talent for the org at the specific team / layer. This is conducted by a team member of a different function. Evaluating on a competency / value as required in the JD.

5.     Team Fit and Culture Interview: HR round - an opportunity to learn more about the work environment and discuss alignment with our core values and culture.