Outsourcing Finance Manager

Weekday AI (YC W21); Surat; On-site; INR 600,000 - 720,000; Full time

Job summary

Weekday AI, a growth-focused firm, is seeking a hands-on Finance & Administration Manager to own finance and admin operations for Australian clients. Location Surat, Gujarat, India. Full-time.

The role requires 3+ years in accounting/finance, experience with Australian accounting, Xero, GST/BAS, payroll, and ability to lead a small team in future. Strong Excel and communication with stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in accounting, finance, bookkeeping, or financial operations with hands-on experience
• Experience with Australian accounting, bookkeeping, or outsourcing environments is strongly preferred
• Experience with UK or US accounting/outsourcing environments will also be considered
• Strong hands-on knowledge of Xero accounting software
• Practical experience managing bookkeeping, reconciliations, AR, AP, payroll, and month-end closing
• Working knowledge of Australian GST and BAS compliance
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting
• Excellent written and spoken English communication skills with confidence in dealing directly with Australian clients
• Strong proficiency in MS Excel, including advanced formulas, reporting, and financial analysis
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, MIS reporting, and financial administration is an advantage
• Familiarity with HubSpot or similar 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 working onsite 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

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 in accordance with Australian requirements
• 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

Accounting fundamentals

Australian accounting

GST/BAS compliance

Financial reporting

MS Excel

Tools

Xero

HubSpot

CRM platforms

Job description

Job Description:

This role is for one of the Weekdays clients

Rs 600000 - Rs 720000 (incl 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.

Requirements: