Junior Finance & Compliance Associate

VAP Group; India; On-site; INR 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

VAP Group is seeking a Junior Finance & Compliance Associate to support the Legal & Finance Controller in India. The role covers Indian statutory compliances, finance operations, reconciliations, and day-to-day accounting, with exposure to Dubai operations via Zoho Books.

The candidate should have CA, 3+ years of experience, and strong knowledge of Indian accounting standards. Proficiency in Zoho Books and MS Office is essential, with the ability to work under pressure.

Qualifications

• CA is a must and MCA filings experience is preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant work experience.
• Strong knowledge of Indian accounting standards and statutory compliances.
• Prior experience with MCA filings and Zoho Books mandatory.
• Strong analytical, numerical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage large datasets.
• High integrity, responsibility and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Statutory compliances: filing of TDS, EPF, Professional Tax returns.
• GST return compilation and reconciliations.
• Ensure MCA filings are timely and compliant with the Companies Act.
• Maintain compliance calendar and meet statutory deadlines.
• Accounting & finance: prepare and reconcile P&L statements, manage vendor and client payments.
• Provide MIS reports and coordinate with auditors and consultants.
• Support finance controller in high-volume transactions and deadlines.

Skills

CA

MCA filings

Zoho Books

Indian accounting standards

MS Office

Data analysis

Attention to detail

Education

Chartered Accountant (CA)

Tools

Zoho Books

MS Office

Job description

Role Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented and driven Junior Finance & Compliance Associate to support the Legal & Finance Controller. The candidate will be responsible for assisting with Indian statutory compliances, finance operations, reconciliations, filings, and day-to-day accounting support, as well as providing exposure to Dubai operations (Zoho Books). This is a demanding role requiring accuracy, strong software skills, and the ability to work under pressure.

Role Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented and driven Junior Finance & Compliance Associate to support the Legal & Finance Controller. The candidate will be responsible for assisting with Indian statutory compliances, finance operations, reconciliations, filings, and day-to-day accounting support, as well as providing exposure to Dubai operations (Zoho Books). This is a demanding role requiring accuracy, strong software skills, and the ability to work under pressure.

Key Responsibilities

Statutory Compliances (India)

• Preparation and filing of TDS, EPF, Professional Tax returns.
• Assisting with GST return compilation and reconciliations.
• Ensuring timely MCA filings and compliance with the Companies Act.
• Maintaining compliance calendar and ensuring all statutory deadlines are met.

Accounting & Finance

• Compilation and maintenance of accounts.
• Preparation and reconciliation of Profit & Loss statements.
• Vendor payment management ensuring timely disbursement of payments, maintaining vendor ledgers, and reconciling balances.
• Client payment follow-ups coordinating with clients for timely collections, preparing ageing reports, and maintaining receipt trackers.
• Invoice generation, freelancer payment tracking.
• Monitoring receipts and reconciling bank statements.
• Month-end and year-end closing support.

Software & Systems

• Strong working knowledge of Zoho Books (India & Dubai entities).
• Managing software subscriptions and renewal tracking.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

Compliance & Audit Support

• Preparation of data for internal and statutory audits.
• Conducting reconciliations (TDS, GST, EPF, vendor accounts).
• Maintaining proper documentation for compliance and audit trail.

General Support

• Preparing MIS reports for management review.
• Coordinating with vendors, freelancers, and consultants.
• Supporting finance controller in high-volume transactions and deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications

• Chartered Accountant (CA) is a must.
• Min. 3 years of relevant work experience.
• Excellent knowledge of Indian accounting standards and statutory compliances.
• Prior experience with MCA filings and Zoho Books (mandatory).
• Strong analytical, numerical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and handle large datasets.
• High level of integrity, responsibility, and attention to detail.

Additional Desirable Skills

• Knowledge of UAE VAT and compliance (for Dubai operations).
• Experience in drafting/reviewing basic agreements, contracts, and compliance documents.
• Familiarity with payroll processing and employee compliance.
• Good communication skills to coordinate with auditors, consultants, internal teams and clients