Associate Finance & Accounts

HireGenie | Finance Recruitment Expert; Mumbai; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

HireGenie | Finance Recruitment Expert in Mumbai is seeking a Senior Accountant with 3-5 years of relevant experience to own core finance operations including financial reporting and close processes.

The role involves GST, TDS, income-tax filings, audit coordination, and cross-functional collaboration with Finance, Operations, and Technology teams. You will help strengthen controls and scalable processes as the company grows.

Qualifications

• Relevant degree with 3–5 years of accounting experience in NBFC or financial services.
• Strong knowledge of financial accounting and reporting.
• Experience preparing and reviewing financial statements and schedules.
• Proficiency in GST, TDS, income tax and related compliance.
• Advanced Excel skills and working knowledge of ERP systems.
• Analytical with excellent reconciliation abilities and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and own deliverables.
• Effective written and verbal communication with internal/external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Execute month-end and year-end close with accurate schedules.
• Assist in preparing financial statements for periodic reports.
• Perform and review reconciliations of bank, partner, and ledger accounts.
• Support audits by coordinating with statutory auditors and compiling schedules.
• Handle GST, TDS, and income tax filings.
• Coordinate cross-functionally with Finance, Credit, Ops, Business and Tech teams.
• Analyze financial performance and flag material variances.
• Drive process improvements in finance processes and controls.
• Own assigned deliverables and ensure timely completion.

Skills

Financial accounting

Financial reporting

GST & Tax compliance

Advanced Excel

ERP systems

Analytical & reconciliation skills

Ownership & independence

Communication with stakeholders

Education

B.Com / M.Com, CA Inter, or equivalent

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Associate Finance & Accounts - A Well-Established & listed NBFC - Mumbai

Job Summary: A leading tech-first NBFC in the digital lending space is keen to hire a Senior Accountant with 3-5 years of relevant experience to take ownership of core finance operations, including financial reporting, month-end/year-end close, reconciliations, audit support, and statutory compliance. The ideal candidate will ensure accurate financial statements, timely GST, TDS, and income-tax filings, and seamless coordination with statutory auditors and cross-functional teams.

About the company: Our client is a publicly listed, tech-first NBFC building a digital personal loan app in the fast-growing fintech lending space. The finance function is scaling rapidly, offering high ownership and direct exposure to senior leadership.

• Execute month-end/year-end close - review accounting entries, supporting schedules, and ensure timely closing.
• Assist in preparing financial statements and reports - monthly, quarterly, and annual P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow Statement, and related schedules.
• Perform and review reconciliations - bank, partner, and ledger; resolve discrepancies on time.
• Support audits - coordinate with statutory auditors and prepare audit schedules and required documentation for quarterly/annual audits.
• Handle GST, TDS, income-tax compliances, and other statutory filings.
• Coordinate cross-functionally with Finance, Credit, Operations, Business, and Technology teams on accounting, reporting, and reconciliation matters.
• Analyse financial performance - income, expenses, receivables, payables, and other metrics; flag significant variances.
• Drive process improvement - strengthen finance processes, reporting systems, and controls as the business scales.
• Own assigned deliverables - ensure timely and accurate completion of designated finance processes.

Required Skills:

Must-Have

• B.Com/M.Com, CA Inter, or equivalent, with 3-5 years of relevant experience.
• Strong understanding of financial accounting and financial reporting.
• Hands-on experience in preparing/reviewing financial statements and accounting schedules.
• Good understanding of GST, TDS, income tax, and related compliances.
• Strong working knowledge of Advanced Excel and accounting/ERP systems.
• Good analytical and reconciliation skills, with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of deliverables.
• Good communication skills and the ability to coordinate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.

Good-to-Have

• At least 2 years of experience working at a CA firm. / NBFC / Startup / Corporate of similar size
• Experience working with statutory auditors and handling audit requirements.
• Exposure to Ind AS and financial reporting under applicable accounting standards.

What Success Looks Like

• Accurate and timely financial reporting and period-end closures.
• Clean reconciliations with discrepancies identified and resolved promptly.
• Smooth audits with well-maintained schedules and documentation.
• Strong statutory compliance and financial controls.
• Scalable finance processes that support the business as it grows.
• Work directly with senior leadership in a growing digital lending business.
• Own core accounting, financial reporting, and compliance processes end to end.
• Startup speed with listed company stability.
• High ownership, strong learning curve, and direct business impact.

Education:

B.Com/M.Com, CA Inter, or equivalent

Experience:

3-6 years of relevant experience

Working days:

Monday to Friday (WFO) + Last Saturday WFH