Junior Finance Associate - Internal Finance - Admin

Withum is a place where talent thrives - where who you are matters. It's a place of endless opportunities for growth. A place where entrepreneurial energy plus inclusive teamwork equals exponential results. Withum empowers clients and our professional staff with innovative tools and solutions to address their accounting, tax and overall business management and operational needs. As a US nationally ranked Top 25 firm, we recruit only the best and brightest people with a genuine passion for the business.

The Junior Finance Associate will support core finance operations with a focus on Purchase Order (PO) creation, vendor invoice processing, coordination with internal stakeholders, audit support, and month-end activities, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely closure of finance deliverables.

Withum's brand is a reflection of our people, our culture and our strength. Withum has become synonymous with teamwork and client service excellence. The cornerstone of our success can truly be accredited to the dedicated professionals who work here every day, easy to work with a sense of purpose and caring for their co-workers and whose mission is to help our clients grow and thrive. But our commitment goes beyond our clients as we continue to live the Withum Way, promoting personal and professional growth for all team members, clients, and surrounding communities.

How You'll Spend Your time:

Procurement & PO Management

• Responsible for creation of Purchase Orders (POs) in the ERP system as per approved requests.
• Ensure PO details are accurate and aligned with approved budgets and vendor agreements.
• Track PO status and coordinate with requesting departments for any clarifications.

Vendor Invoice Processing

• Responsible for timely submission of vendor invoices to the Accounts Payable (AP) team.
• Coordinate with internal departments such as IT, Admin, HR, and other stakeholders to: Validate completeness of invoices & ensure all required supporting documents (POs, approvals, service reports, contracts, etc.) are attached
• Perform preliminary checks on invoices for accuracy, compliance, and completeness before submission for payment processing.
• Follow up with vendors and internal teams to resolve invoice discrepancies.

Accounts & Finance Operations Support

• Maintain and update vendor master data, ensuring proper documentation and controls.
• Support vendor reconciliations and assist in clearing outstanding items.
• Assist the finance team during month-end closing activities, including data compilation and schedules.

Audit & Compliance Support

• Support the finance team during statutory, internal, and external audits.
• Assist in preparation of audit schedules, working papers, and reconciliations.
• Ensure proper record-keeping and documentation to support audit requirements.

General Finance Support

• Provide day-to-day operational support to the finance team as required.
• Adhere to internal finance policies, process controls, and compliance requirements.
• Support continuous improvement of finance processes and documentation

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Commerce, Accounting, Finance, or related discipline
• 1–3 years of experience in finance operations, accounts payable, or procurement support(preferred).
• Good working knowledge of ERP systems (Tally and Zoho).
• Proficiency in MS Excel and basic financial documentation.
• Strong attention to detail and document validation skills.
• Ability to coordinate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Good communication and follow-up skills.
• Organized, process-oriented, and able to meet timelines

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