Outsourcing Finance Manager

Weekday 1; Surat; On-site; INR 600,000 - 720,000; Full time

Job summary

Weekday 1 is seeking a hands-on Finance & Administration Manager to own finance and admin operations for a growing business serving Australian clients. The role requires strong accounting fundamentals, experience with Australian accounting and compliance, and the ability to work independently.

Based onsite in Surat (8:00 AM–5:00 PM, Monday to Friday), you will manage books using Xero, ensure GST/BAS compliance, and provide MIS and reports to senior leadership while mentoring junior staff as the

Qualifications

• 3+ years of hands-on experience in accounting, finance, bookkeeping or financial operations.
• Experience with Australian accounting, bookkeeping or outsourcing environments preferred.
• Strong understanding of GST/BAS compliance and financial reporting.
• Excellent written and spoken English with client-facing ability.

Responsibilities

• Manage complete books of accounts for Australian entities using Xero.
• Maintain accurate accounting records and documentation.
• Prepare and support filing of quarterly GST and BAS returns.
• Perform bank, credit card, and general ledger reconciliations.
• Oversee month-end closing and prepare MIS and management reports.
• Handle AR, AP, payroll and related financial processes.
• Manage budgeting, forecasting, and cash-flow planning.
• Provide finance insights to senior leadership and stakeholders.
• Communicate with Australian clients and stakeholders via email and calls.
• Mentor junior finance staff as the team grows.

Skills

Stakeholder communication

Budgeting & forecasting

MIS reporting

AR/AP/Payroll management

English proficiency

Mentoring juniors

Onsite in Surat

Tools

Xero

MS Excel

HubSpot

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.

Requirements

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.