Associate - Finance & Accounting Operations

Cherry Bekaert; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Cherry Bekaert in Hyderabad, India seeks an experienced Associate to oversee core financial processes, including AP, AR, and GL, with advanced Excel skills to drive accurate reporting.

You will lead month-end close, prepare core financial statements, resolve vendor and customer queries, and own SOP documentation while coordinating with cross-functional teams.

Ideal candidates have 5–7 years of relevant experience, strong communication, autonomy, and the ability to work independently.

Qualifications

• End-to-end AP, AR and GL experience.
• Lead month-end close and reporting.
• Create and maintain SOPs and process docs.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; ability to influence others.
• Self-driven with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end Accounts Payable (AP), AR and General Ledger (GL) processes.
• Lead month-end closing activities, reconciliations, and preparation of core financial statements and reports.
• Independently address and resolve vendor and customer queries.
• Own creation, maintenance, and updating of SOPs and process documentation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance and smooth financial workflows.

Skills

AP/AR/GL expertise

Advanced MS Excel

Interpersonal skills

Strong communication

Autonomy

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Associate to oversee core financial processes, financial reporting, and vendor/customer communications. The ideal candidate will bring strong hands-on expertise in AP, AR, and GL, possess advanced MS Excel capabilities, and demonstrate exceptional Interpersonal skills to independently handle operations and process documentation.

Key Responsibilities

• Core Accounting Operations: Manage end-to-end Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), and General Ledger (GL) processes accurately and in a timely manner.
• Month-End Close & Reporting: Lead month-end closing activities, reconciliations, and the preparation of core financial statements and management reports.
• Issue Resolution: Act as the primary point of contact to independently address and resolve customer and vendor queries.
• Process Documentation: Take complete ownership of creating, maintaining, and updating Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and process documentation for all assigned accounting functions.
• Stakeholder Management: Collaborate effectively across teams using clear communication and influencing skills to ensure operational compliance and smooth financial workflows.

Qualifications & Skills

• Experience: 5 to 7 years of hands-on experience in finance and accounting operations.
• Domain Knowledge: Strong expertise in AP, AR, GL, month-end closing, and financial reporting.
• Technical Skills: Advanced proficiency in MS Excel (vlookups, pivot tables, complex formulas, data analysis) is mandatory.
• Communication & Soft Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication, interpersonal, and influencing abilities.
• Autonomy: Self-driven with a proven ability to work independently with minimal supervision.