Finance Associate - Client Accounting

Zs Associates; Mumbai; Hybrid; INR 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

ZS Associates is seeking a Finance Associate to support contract-to-project setup within Client Accounting, focusing on contract reviews, project setup, billing, and revenue recognition.

The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration with Sales, Delivery, and Finance, ensuring accurate contract data and compliant processes in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, Commerce, or a related field with strong academic record.
• 0-3 years of experience in Sales Operations, Order Management, Client Accounting, Contract Management, Billing Operations, or related finance operations roles.
• Understanding of contract-to-cash, order management, project setup, billing, and finance operations processes.
• Experience working with SAP or similar ERP systems; familiarity with project setup and billing processes is preferred.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Support intake, review, and validation of client contracts and related documents (e.g., MSA, SOW, PO) for project setup.
• Perform checks on contract terms and identify gaps or ambiguities; escalate as needed.
• Assist in SAP customer project/WBS and billing setup activities.
• Support creation and maintenance of billing plans, billing items, contract types, and related project setup elements.
• Collaborate with Sales, Delivery/Project teams, Finance, and other stakeholders to gather inputs and resolve setup issues.
• Maintain records, intake trackers, audit trails, and documentation per processes and compliance.
• Monitor setup progress, contract intake status, and governance reporting requirements.
• Validate deliverables, timelines, payment terms, billing triggers, and billing structures for correct setup.
• Assist with operational reporting and dashboards on volumes, metrics, and rework trends.
• Be aware of ASC 606 / IFRS 15 revenue recognition and related impacts; escalate concerns.

Skills

Fluency in English

Client-first mentality

Intense work ethic

Collaborative spirit

Excellent communication

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Education

Master’s degree in Finance / Economics / Business Administration / Commerce

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

ZS is a place where passion changes lives. As a management consulting and technology firm focused on improving life and how we live it, we transform ideas into impact by bringing together data, science, technology and human ingenuity to deliver better outcomes for all. Here you’ll work side-by-side with a powerful collective of thinkers and experts shaping life-changing solutions for patients, caregivers and consumers, worldwide. ZSers drive impact by bringing a client-first mentality to each and every engagement. We partner collaboratively with our clients to develop custom solutions and technology products that create value and deliver company results across critical areas of their business. Bring your curiosity for learning, bold ideas, courage and passion to drive life-changing impact to ZS.

What you’ll do: Finance Associate (Sales & Order Management / Client Accounting) in the Enterprise will…

We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Finance Associate (Sales & Order Management) to support the contract-to-project setup process within the Client Accounting team. This role focuses on reviewing client contracts, supporting project and billing setup activities, maintaining accurate records, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure engagements are set up correctly for delivery, invoicing, and revenue recognition processes. The Finance Associate plays a key role in operationalizing contract data, maintaining process compliance, supporting SAP project setup activities, and ensuring adherence to established SOPs and governance standards.

What You’ll Do:

• Support the intake, review, and validation of client contracts and related documents (e.g., MSA, SOW, PO) to ensure completeness and readiness for project setup.
• Perform operational checks on contract terms and identify gaps, inconsistencies, or ambiguities, escalating issues to Finance, Legal, or senior team members when required.
• Assist in SAP customer project/WBS and billing setup activities, ensuring contract requirements are accurately translated into project and billing structures.
• Support the creation and maintenance of billing plans, billing items, contract types, work packages, billing schedules, customer references, and related project setup elements.
• Collaborate with Sales, Delivery/Project teams, Finance, and other stakeholders to gather required inputs, resolve setup-related issues, and support timely project activation.
• Maintain accurate records, intake trackers, audit trails, exception logs, and supporting documentation in accordance with established processes and compliance requirements.
• Monitor and provide updates on setup progress, contract intake status, and operational activities while supporting process governance and reporting requirements.
• Validate key contract elements such as deliverables, timelines, payment terms, billing triggers, contract dates, customer references, and billing structures to ensure setup accuracy.
• Support operational reporting and dashboard preparation, including transaction volumes, processing metrics, turnaround times, and rework trends.
• Demonstrate awareness of ASC 606 / IFRS 15 revenue recognition principles, identifying contract terms that may impact downstream financial processes and escalating concerns appropriately.

What You’ll Bring:

• Master’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, Commerce, or a related field with a strong academic record.
• 0-3 years of experience in Sales Operations, Order Management, Client Accounting, Contract Management, Billing Operations, or related finance operations roles.
• Understanding of contract-to-cash, order management, project setup, billing, and finance operations processes.
• Experience working with SAP or similar ERP systems; familiarity with project setup and billing processes is preferred.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Basic understanding of professional services contracts, including SOWs, MSAs, purchase orders, billing schedules, and payment structures.
• Awareness of revenue recognition concepts (ASC 606 / IFRS 15) and their impact on project setup and billing activities.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across global and cross-functional teams.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while maintaining strong process discipline, documentation standards, and audit compliance.
• Fluency in English
• Client-first mentality
• Intense work ethic
• Collaborative spirit and problem-solving approach

How you’ll grow:

• 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

Perks & Benefits:

At ZS, your growth matters. We offer a comprehensive total rewards package that supports your health and well-being, financial future, time away, and professional development. With robust skills-building programs, multiple career progression paths, internal mobility, and a deeply collaborative culture, you’ll have the opportunity to do meaningful work, expand your capabilities, and thrive as part of a global community. For details on total rewards in India, visit ZS India office locations | Where we work | ZS

Hybrid working model:

We are committed to giving our employees a flexible and connected way of working. A flexible and connected ZS allows us to combine work from home and on-site presence at clients/ZS offices for the majority of our week. The magic of ZS culture and innovation thrives in both planned and spontaneous face-to-face connections.

Travel:

Travel is a requirement at ZS for client-facing ZSers; business needs of your project and client are the priority. While some projects may be local, all client-facing ZSers should be prepared to travel as needed. Travel provides opportunities to strengthen client relationships, gain diverse experiences, and enhance professional growth by working in different environments and cultures.

Considering applying?

At ZS, we honor the visible and invisible elements of our identities, personal experiences, and belief systems—the ones that comprise us as individuals, shape who we are, and make us unique. We believe your personal interests, identities, and desire to learn are integral to your success here. We are committed to building a team that reflects a broad variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. Learn more about our inclusion and belonging efforts and the networks ZS supports to assist our ZSers in cultivating community spaces and obtaining the resources they need to thrive.

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.