Associate - Finance Operations

Marmore Mena Intelligence; Chennai District; On-site; INR 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Structured cross-functional training

Exposure to expense and fund accounted

Early career finance exposure

Job summary

Marmore Mena Intelligence in Chennai is seeking an Associate to join the Financial Management Department. The role offers cross-training across Expense Financial Accounting and Fund Accounting (Managed Funds), building proficiency in daily, weekly, and monthly activities while handling general transactional work.

You will support postings, reconciliations, NAV computation, and period-end closing, with documentation of processes.

Qualifications

• Education: B.Com with MBA in Finance, CGPA 8 and above.
• Experience: Fresher to 1 year in accounting or finance.
• Exposure to financial services or investment management is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Undergo cross-training in Expense Financial Accounting and Fund Accounting.
• Support daily verification and posting of market, investment, and bank transactions.
• Assist with Accounts Payable processing and bank reconciliations.
• Support fund accounting activities including NAV computation and fee reviews.
• Document process steps, exceptions, and control points.
• Assist period-end closing and ensure reconciliations are completed on time.

Skills

MS Excel

Attention to detail

Learning agility

Time management

Education

B.Com + MBA (Finance)

Job description

Job Title: Associate - Finance Operations

Industry: Financial Services / Investment Management

Department: Financial Management Department

Role Category: Finance Operations

Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent

Location: Chennai

Experience: 01 Years

Education: B.Com + MBA (Finance), CGPA 8 and Above

Working Days & Hours: Sunday to Thursday, 10:00 AM to 6:30 PM.

Job Description

We are looking for an Associate to join our Financial Management Department in Chennai, cross-trained across two functions Expense Financial Accounting and Fund Accounting (Managed Funds). The role is designed to build the incumbent's proficiency in the daily, weekly, and monthly activities of both functions, while also supporting general transactional work allocated by the department.

Key Responsibilities

• Undergo a structured cross-training plan across Expense Financial Accounting and Fund Accounting to build proficiency in both functions
• Support daily verification and posting of market-making, investment, and bank transactions, progressing toward independent handling of Accounts Payable processing and bank reconciliations
• Support fund accounting activities including trade verification, cash and bank reconciliations, fee reviews, and NAV computation for assigned funds
• Provide coverage across Expense Financial Accounting and Fund Accounting during planned/unplanned absences or transitions
• Document process steps, exceptions, and control points in line with Finance Operating Principles
• Support period-end closing activities, ensuring assigned reconciliations, adjustments, and postings are completed within deadlines

Desired Candidate Profile

• Education: B.Com with MBA in Finance; consistently strong academic performance - CGPA 8 and Above
• Experience: Fresher to 1 year in accounting, finance, or a related field; exposure to financial services or investment management preferred but not mandatory
• Skills: Strong understanding of financial and cost accounting principles, working proficiency in MS Excel, comfort learning new accounting/finance systems
• Competencies: High attention to detail, strong learning agility, ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines, collaborative mindset, discretion with confidential financial data, and a proactive, ownership-driven approach

Perks & Benefits

• Structured, mentor-led cross-functional training
• Exposure to both expense accounting and fund accounting within a single role
• Opportunity to build versatile finance expertise early in your career

Reporting to

AVP Efficiency Project