Outsourcing Finance Manager

Weekday AI; Surat; On-site; INR 600,000 - 720,000; Full time

Job summary

Weekday AI in Surat, Gujarat, India is seeking a hands-on Finance & Administration Manager to own the complete finance and administrative operations for a growing business serving Australian clients. This role requires strong accounting fundamentals, practical experience with Australian accounting and compliance, and the ability to independently manage end-to-end financial operations.

The ideal candidate will be comfortable working as an individual contributor initially, with the opportunity to

Qualifications

• 3+ years of relevant experience in accounting, finance, bookkeeping, or financial operations.
• Experience with Australian accounting, bookkeeping, or outsourcing environments preferred.
• Experience with UK or US accounting/outsourcing environments will also be considered.
• Strong hands-on knowledge of Xero accounting software.
• Experience managing bookkeeping, reconciliations, AR, AP, payroll, and month-end closing.
• Working knowledge of Australian GST and BAS compliance.
• Excellent written and spoken English communication skills.
• Strong proficiency in MS Excel, including advanced formulas, reporting, and financial analysis.
• Familiarity with HubSpot or similar CRM platforms is a plus.
• Prior experience mentoring or managing junior finance professionals is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage complete books of accounts for Australian entities using Xero.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date accounting records and financial documentation.
• Prepare and support filing of quarterly GST and BAS returns.
• Perform regular bank, credit card, and general ledger reconciliations.
• Manage month-end closing activities and prepare MIS and management reports.
• Manage accounts receivable, including invoice preparation, tracking, ageing, and collection follow-ups.
• Manage accounts payable, including bill processing, vendor payments, and ageing analysis.
• Process payroll accurately and within required timelines.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, cash-flow planning, and other financial planning activities.
• Provide finance-related insights and reports to senior leadership.
• Communicate directly with Australian clients and stakeholders through email and calls.
• Handle day-to-day finance and office administration activities.
• Maintain appropriate financial controls, documentation, and accounting processes.
• Identify opportunities to improve finance processes, reporting, and operational efficiency.
• Support the development of finance systems and processes as the organisation grows.
• Mentor and guide junior finance team members when additional resources are introduced.

Skills

MS Excel

Xero accounting software

English communication

AR

AP

Payroll

Month-end closing

Tools

Xero

Job description

𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗿𝗼𝗹𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸𝗱𝗮𝘆'𝘀 𝗰𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀

𝗦𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲: 𝗥𝘀 𝟲𝟬𝟬𝟬𝟬𝟬 - 𝗥𝘀 𝟳𝟮𝟬𝟬𝟬𝟬 (𝗶𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝗿 𝟲-𝟳.𝟮 𝗟𝗣𝗔)

Experience: 3+ yrs

Location: Surat, Gujarat, India

Job Type: Full-time

We are looking for a hands-onFinance & Administration Managerto take ownership of the complete finance and administrative operations for a growing business serving Australian clients. This role is suited for a finance professional with strong accounting fundamentals, practical experience withAustralian accounting and compliance, and the ability to independently manage end-to-end financial operations.

The ideal candidate will be comfortable working as an individual contributor initially, with the opportunity to build and lead a small finance team as the organisation grows.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage completebooks of accountsfor Australian entities using Xero.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date accounting records and financial documentation.
• Prepare and support filing ofquarterly GST and BAS returnsin accordance with Australian requirements.
• Perform regular bank, credit card, and general ledger reconciliations.
• Manage month-end closing activities and prepareMIS and management reports.
• Manage accounts receivable, including invoice preparation, tracking, ageing, and collection follow-ups.
• Manage accounts payable, including bill processing, vendor payments, and ageing analysis.
• Process payroll accurately and within required timelines.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, cash-flow planning, and other financial planning activities.
• Provide finance-related insights and reports to senior leadership.
• Communicate directly withAustralian clients and stakeholdersthrough email and calls.
• Handle day-to-day finance and office administration activities.
• Maintain appropriate financial controls, documentation, and accounting processes.
• Identify opportunities to improve finance processes, reporting, and operational efficiency.
• Support the development of finance systems and processes as the organisation grows.
• Mentor and guide junior finance team members when additional resources are introduced.

What Makes You a Great Fit

• 3+ years of relevant experiencein accounting, finance, bookkeeping, or financial operations, with strong hands-on experience.
• Experience working withAustralian accounting, bookkeeping, or outsourcing environmentsis strongly preferred.
• Experience with UK or US accounting/outsourcing environments will also be considered.
• Strong hands-on knowledge ofXero accounting software.
• Practical experience managing bookkeeping, reconciliations,AR, AP, payroll, and month-end closing.
• Working knowledge of AustralianGST and BAS compliance.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting.
• Excellent written and spokenEnglish communication skillswith confidence in dealing directly with Australian clients.
• Strong proficiency inMS Excel, including advanced formulas, reporting, and financial analysis.
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, MIS reporting, and financial administration is an advantage.
• Familiarity withHubSpotor similar business/CRM platforms is a plus.
• Prior experience mentoring or managing junior finance professionals is preferred.
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, organisation, and financial discipline.
• Ability to work independently and take complete ownership of financial operations.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with a proactive approach to identifying and resolving issues.
• Comfortable workingonsite in Surat from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday to Friday.
• Ability to work effectively with senior leadership and international clients in a professional business environment.