Finance Manager - AP & AR

Strata; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Strata, a tech-enabled real estate investment platform, is seeking a Finance Manager – Accounts Payable & Receivable to oversee day-to-day AP and AR operations in Bengaluru. You will ensure timely payments and collections, accurate reconciliations, and proper accounting records.

The ideal candidate has strong accounting knowledge, hands-on experience in managing both AP and AR, and excellent attention to detail. GST, tax compliance, and ERP proficiency are required for this role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in commerce or related field.
• 6–8 years of experience in finance and accounting with hands-on AP/AR.
• Strong knowledge of accounting, reconciliations and month-end closing.
• Good understanding of GST and taxation.
• Strong Excel and ERP skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and time management.
• Good communication and stakeholder-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions, ensuring timely and accurate processing of invoices, payments, collections, and reconciliations.
• Monitor vendor and customer balances, follow up on outstanding payments and receivables, and ensure timely resolution of discrepancies.
• Review and verify invoices, supporting documents, debit/credit notes, and payment requests for accuracy and compliance with company policies.
• Ensure timely bank, vendor, customer, and ledger reconciliations and maintain accurate accounting records.
• Coordinate with internal teams, vendors, customers, and other stakeholders to resolve accounting and payment‑related issues.
• Support month‑end and year‑end closing activities, including provisions, outstanding entries, reconciliations, and reporting.
• Ensure compliance with applicable accounting, taxation, and statutory requirements related to AP and AR.
• Prepare and share periodic reports on payables, receivables, ageing, collections, and cash flow requirements with management.
• Identify process gaps and implement improvements to strengthen controls, accuracy, and efficiency within AP and AR operations.
• Lead and guide the finance team in day-to-day AP and AR activities and ensure timely completion of assigned responsibilities.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication

Stakeholder management

Education

B.Com / M.Com / MBA Finance

Tools

Excel

ERP

Job description

Strata is a tech-enabled real estate investment platform that pioneered fractional ownership in pre-leased, Grade-A commercial assets, including office spaces, warehouses, industrial properties and Hospitals.

Today, with over ₹3,000 crore in assets under management (AUM) and a community of more than 4,500+ investors, Strata stands as India’s leading online alternative investment platform for real estate.

Over the last two years, it has facilitated investor exits exceeding ₹95 crore - consistently delivering outcomes above targeted returns.

About Strata

Strata is a tech-enabled real estate investment platform that pioneered fractional ownership in pre-leased, Grade-A commercial assets, including office spaces, warehouses, industrial properties and Hospitals.

Today, with over ₹3,000 crore in assets under management (AUM) and a community of more than 4,500+ investors, Strata stands as India’s leading online alternative investment platform for real estate.

Over the last two years, it has facilitated investor exits exceeding ₹95 crore - consistently delivering outcomes above targeted returns.

Role Overview

We are looking for a Finance Manager – Accounts Payable & Receivable to oversee the company’s day-to-day AP and AR operations, ensuring timely payments and collections, accurate reconciliations, and proper accounting records.

The ideal candidate should have strong accounting knowledge, excellent attention to detail, and hands‑on experience in managing both Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions, ensuring timely and accurate processing of invoices, payments, collections, and reconciliations.
• Monitor vendor and customer balances, follow up on outstanding payments and receivables, and ensure timely resolution of discrepancies.
• Review and verify invoices, supporting documents, debit/credit notes, and payment requests for accuracy and compliance with company policies.
• Ensure timely bank, vendor, customer, and ledger reconciliations and maintain accurate accounting records.
• Coordinate with internal teams, vendors, customers, and other stakeholders to resolve accounting and payment‑related issues.
• Support month‑end and year‑end closing activities, including provisions, outstanding entries, reconciliations, and reporting.
• Ensure compliance with applicable accounting, taxation, and statutory requirements related to AP and AR.
• Prepare and share periodic reports on payables, receivables, ageing, collections, and cash flow requirements with management.
• Identify process gaps and implement improvements to strengthen controls, accuracy, and efficiency within AP and AR operations.
• Lead and guide the finance team in day-to-day AP and AR activities and ensure timely completion of assigned responsibilities.

Qualifications & Skills

• B.Com / M.Com / MBA Finance or equivalent qualification.
• 6–8 years of experience in Finance & Accounting with hands‑on experience in both AP and AR.
• Strong knowledge of accounting, reconciliations and month‑end closing.
• Good understanding of GST and taxation.
• Strong Excel and accounting/ERP skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and time management.
• Good communication and stakeholder‑management skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.

Preferred

• Experience in Real Estate, PropTech, FinTech or a startup environment.
• Experience handling multiple entities/projects.
• Experience working with auditors, vendors and customers.