Finance Associate

Blitz; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 420,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Blitz in Bengaluru is seeking a proactive Finance Associate to join our Finance & Accounts team. The role focuses on accounts payable, MIS vs Book reconciliation, ledger reconciliation, and financial planning with a strong emphasis on accuracy and ownership.

The ideal candidate will have exposure to the logistics industry and working knowledge of Zoho Books, enabling precise processing and timely payments while supporting month-end close and budgeting activities.

Qualifications

• B.Com / M.Com / BBA / MBA (Finance) or equivalent — mandatory
• 2 years of experience in a Finance / Accounts role (AP / AR / General Accounting)
• MIS vs Book reconciliation and ledger matching
• Strong understanding of accounts payable workflow, invoice processing, and GST basics
• Strong attention to detail and ability to meet month-end deadlines independently

Responsibilities

• Record, verify and process vendor invoices accurately in Zoho Books
• Perform three-way matching of invoices against purchase orders and GRNs
• Ensure timely vendor payments as per agreed payment terms and schedules
• Coordinate with vendors for outstanding invoice queries and dispute resolution
• Maintain and monitor AP aging reports; flag overdue and stressed payments proactively
• Track GST pending invoices and follow up with vendors for compliance
• MIS reports and Zoho Books entries to identify variances
• Ensure all transactions recorded in MIS are accurately reflected in the books of accounts
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies between system-level data and actual ledger balances
• MIS vs Book reconciliation summary to the Finance Manager
• Maintain audit trail and documentation for all reconciliation adjustments made
• Perform regular vendor and internal ledger reconciliations to ensure accuracy
• Identify and clear long-pending entries, duplicate payments, and unreconciled items
• Assist in bank reconciliation statements and resolve mismatches on priority
• Support in preparation of balance sheet schedules and vendor balance confirmations
• financial projections and cost forecasts
• Track actual vs projected spends and highlight deviations with commentary payment plans and cash flow projections
• Maintain and update projection trackers for payables, vendor costs, and operational expenses
• Contribute to budgeting by providing historical data analysis and trend inputs
• Manage day-to-day accounting entries, journals, and adjustments in Zoho Books
• Generate periodic MIS reports — AP aging, vendor-wise payables, cost variance summaries
• Prepare data for management review meetings including aging analysis and payment forecasts
• Ensure accurate month-end closing in Zoho Books with all provisions and accruals posted.

Skills

2 years exp

MIS vs Book reconciliation

Ledger matching

GST basics

Attention to detail

Month-end deadlines

Education

B.Com / M.Com / BBA / MBA (Finance)

Tools

Zoho Books

Job description

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Finance Associate to join our Finance & Accounts team. The ideal candidate will bring a strong foundation in accounts payable, MIS vs Book reconciliation, ledger reconciliation, and financial planning. Prior exposure to the logistics industry and working knowledge of Zoho Books will be a strong advantage. The role demands high accuracy, ownership, and the ability to manage multiple finance tasks independently.

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Accounts Payable & Invoice Management

• Record, verify and process vendor invoices accurately in Zoho Books
• Perform three-way matching of invoices against purchase orders and GRNs
• Ensure timely vendor payments as per agreed payment terms and schedules
• Coordinate with vendors for outstanding invoice queries and dispute resolution
• Maintain and monitor AP aging reports; flag overdue and stressed payments proactively
• Track GST pending invoices and follow up with vendors for compliance
• MIS reports and Zoho Books entries to identify variances
• Ensure all transactions recorded in MIS are accurately reflected in the books of accounts
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies between system-level data and actual ledger balances
• MIS vs Book reconciliation summary to the Finance Manager
• Maintain audit trail and documentation for all reconciliation adjustments made

Ledger Reconciliation

• Perform regular vendor and internal ledger reconciliations to ensure accuracy
• Identify and clear long-pending entries, duplicate payments, and unreconciled items
• Assist in bank reconciliation statements and resolve mismatches on priority
• Support in preparation of balance sheet schedules and vendor balance confirmations
• financial projections and cost forecasts
• Track actual vs projected spends and highlight deviations with commentary payment plans and cash flow projections
• Maintain and update projection trackers for payables, vendor costs, and operational expenses
• Contribute to budgeting by providing historical data analysis and trend inputs
• Manage day-to-day accounting entries, journals, and adjustments in Zoho Books
• Generate periodic MIS reports — AP aging, vendor-wise payables, cost variance summaries
• Prepare data for management review meetings including aging analysis and payment forecasts
• Ensure accurate month-end closing in Zoho Books with all provisions and accruals posted.

REQUIRED SKILLS & COMPETENCIES

• B.Com / M.Com / BBA / MBA (Finance) or equivalent — mandatory
• 2 year of experience in a Finance / Accounts role (AP / AR / General Accounting)
• MIS vs Book reconciliation and ledger matching
• Strong understanding of accounts payable workflow, invoice processing, and GST basics
• Strong attention to detail and ability to meet month-end deadlines independently