Finance Associate - Real Estate

Next Step HR; Mumbai; On-site; INR 540,000 - 660,000; Full time

Job summary

Next Step HR is hiring a Finance Associate for a growing real estate development firm in Mumbai. The role supports day-to-day financial operations, accounting activities, reporting, reconciliations, and documentation.

The ideal candidate has 1–3 years of accounting/finance experience, a commerce/finance degree, and hands-on knowledge of Tally/ERP and MS Excel. Real estate or construction exposure is a plus.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of relevant experience in accounting/finance.
• Bachelor's degree in Commerce, Finance, Accounting, or related field.
• Strong understanding of basic accounting principles.
• Hands-on experience with Tally/ERP systems and MS Excel.
• Familiarity with GST, TDS, reconciliations, invoicing, and routine accounting processes.
• Strong attention to detail and numerical accuracy.
• Good organisational and documentation skills.
• Ability to coordinate effectively with multiple internal and external stakeholders.
• Candidates with experience in real estate, construction, infrastructure, or property development preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day accounting and finance operations.
• Maintain accurate financial records, invoices, vouchers, and supporting documentation.
• Assist with accounts payable and receivable activities.
• Prepare and maintain bank, vendor, customer, and ledger reconciliations.
• Assist in processing invoices, payments, expenses, and vendor settlements.
• Support preparation of MIS reports, financial statements, and periodic reporting.
• Track expenses and assist in monitoring project-related financial transactions.
• Coordinate with vendors and internal teams for invoice verification and payment queries.
• Assist with GST, TDS, and other statutory compliance activities.
• Support month-end and year-end closing activities.
• Maintain proper documentation and ensure financial records are updated and organised.
• Assist senior finance team with budgeting, cash-flow tracking, and financial analysis.
• Identify discrepancies in financial records and coordinate with stakeholders for resolution.

Skills

Accounting basics

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Stakeholder coordination

Education

B.Com / Finance degree

Tools

Tally/ERP

MS Excel

Job description

Next Step HR is hiring for a growing real estate development firm in Mumbai that is committed to creating thoughtfully designed spaces with a strong focus on environmental responsibility, sustainability, and responsible development.

The organization integrates sustainable practices into its projects, with an emphasis on building developments that are commercially sound, environmentally conscious, and future-ready.

Experience : 1–3 years

Compensation : Up to ₹6 LPA

About the Role

We are looking for a Finance Associate to support the organization's day-to-day financial operations, accounting activities, reporting, reconciliations, and documentation.

The ideal candidate should have a strong foundation in accounting and finance, good attention to detail, and the ability to work closely with internal teams, vendors, and external stakeholders. Experience in the real estate or construction industry will be an added advantage.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support day-to-day accounting and finance operations.
• Maintain accurate financial records, invoices, vouchers, and supporting documentation.
• Assist with accounts payable and receivable activities.
• Prepare and maintain bank, vendor, customer, and ledger reconciliations.
• Assist in processing invoices, payments, expenses, and vendor settlements.
• Support preparation of MIS reports, financial statements, and periodic reporting.
• Track expenses and assist in monitoring project-related financial transactions.
• Coordinate with vendors and internal teams for invoice verification and payment-related queries.
• Assist with GST, TDS, and other statutory compliance activities.
• Support month-end and year-end closing activities.
• Maintain proper documentation and ensure financial records are updated and organised.
• Assist senior finance team members with budgeting, cash-flow tracking, and financial analysis.
• Identify discrepancies in financial records and coordinate with relevant stakeholders for resolution.Ensure adherence to internal financial processes and controls.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

• 1–3 years of relevant experience in accounting/finance.
• Bachelor's degree in Commerce, Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• Strong understanding of basic accounting principles.
• Hands-on experience with Tally/ERP systems and MS Excel.
• Familiarity with GST, TDS, reconciliations, invoicing, and routine accounting processes.
• Strong attention to detail and numerical accuracy.
• Good organisational and documentation skills.
• Ability to coordinate effectively with multiple internal and external stakeholders.
• Candidates with prior experience in real estate, construction, infrastructure, or property development will be preferred.

Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone who is detail-oriented, organised, accountable, and eager to build a strong career in finance. The candidate should be comfortable working in a growing organization and taking ownership of day-to-day financial activities while learning and contributing across different areas of the finance function.

If you are looking for an opportunity to grow your finance career while working with an organization that values responsible and sustainable development, we'd like to hear from you.