Finance Associate - Client Accounting

ZS; Maharashtra; Hybrid; INR 500,000 - 700,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Total rewards package

Job summary

ZS is seeking a Finance Associate – Client Accounting (Billing) to manage client invoicing, POs, billing compliance and financial reporting. You will collaborate with Client Accounting and Finance teams to support project invoicing, resolve issues, and ensure timely billing in line with client policies.

The role requires a finance/ business degree, up to 3 years invoicing experience, strong Excel/SAP, attention to detail, and excellent communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, economics, or business required; advanced degree welcome.
• 0–3 years of invoicing/billing experience.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook); SAP experience desirable.
• Strong analytic and critical thinking abilities.
• Effective oral and written communication skills that enable strong relationship‑building and stakeholder management.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Motivated and proactive.
• Professional objectivity and judgment to know when to challenge activities.
• Agile and able to multi‑task in a fast‑paced, rapidly changing environment.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside Client Accounting and Finance Business Partnership teams to support project teams in actively managing project (client) invoicing.
• Engage with project teams, colleagues, and clients to identify and resolve issues related to project invoicing.
• Support “in-flight” client projects, providing reporting, tracking client POs, and ensuring invoicing compliance with ZS and client policies.
• Engage effectively with resources at all levels within ZS and at clients, as appropriate.
• Manage client POs, creating and sending invoices to clients.
• Ensure project financial transactions (billing, collection, time & expenses) are completed in a timely and accurate manner.
• Assist with engagement startup (project setup) and shutdown activities (prepare final bill to client).

Skills

Microsoft Office

Excel

Word

Outlook

SAP

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Agile

Education

Bachelor’s degree in finance, economics, or business

Tools

SAP

Job description

Finance Associate – Client Accounting (Billing)

We are looking for someone who will be responsible for invoicing, managing client invoicing, purchase orders, billing compliance, and financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside Client Accounting and Finance Business Partnership teams to support project teams in actively managing project (client) invoicing.
• Engage with project teams, colleagues, and clients to identify and resolve issues related to project invoicing.
• Support “in-flight” client projects, providing reporting, tracking client POs, and ensuring invoicing compliance with ZS and client policies.
• Engage effectively with resources at all levels within ZS and at clients, as appropriate.
• Manage client POs, creating and sending invoices to clients.
• Ensure project financial transactions (billing, collection, time & expenses) are completed in a timely and accurate manner.
• Assist with engagement startup (project setup) and shutdown activities (prepare final bill to client).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, economics, or business required; advanced degree welcome.
• 0–3 years of invoicing/billing experience.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook); SAP experience desirable.
• Strong analytic and critical thinking abilities.
• Effective oral and written communication skills that enable strong relationship‑building and stakeholder management.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Motivated and proactive.
• Professional objectivity and judgment to know when to challenge activities.
• Agile and able to multi‑task in a fast‑paced, rapidly changing environment.

Career Growth

• Cross‑functional skills development & custom learning pathways.
• Milestone training programs aligned to career progression opportunities.
• Internal mobility paths that empower growth via s‑curves, individual contribution, and role expansions.

Hybrid Working Model

ZS is committed to a flexible and connected way of working. ZSers are onsite at clients or ZS offices three days a week, with combined flexibility to work remotely two days a week.

Travel

Travel is a requirement for client‑facing ZSers. All client‑facing ZSers should be prepared to travel as needed to strengthen client relationships and gain diverse experiences.

Perks & Benefits

At ZS, your growth matters. We offer a comprehensive total rewards package that supports health and well‑being, financial future, time away, and professional development. With robust skill‑building programs, multiple career progression paths, and an internally collaborative culture, you’ll have the opportunity to do meaningful work, expand your capabilities, and thrive as part of a global community.

Equal Opportunity Statement

ZS is an equal‑opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment and advancement opportunities without regard to any class protected by applicable law.