Senior Associate India Finance Hyderabad

Schrödinger; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Schrödinger in Hyderabad is seeking a Senior Associate, India Finance to manage AP, vendor invoicing, GST/TDS filings, bank reconciliations, and monthly close. The role requires strong Oracle NetSuite experience and cross‑functional collaboration to drive process improvements and provide accurate MIS for leadership.

The ideal candidate holds a Finance degree with 6–8 years of hands‑on experience or CA‑IPCC with 3–5 years, and is proficient in Excel and Google Workspace, with knowledge of US GAAP

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance with 6–8 years of experience, or CA-IPCC with 3–5 years progression in finance operations
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, AP workflows, treasury, fixed assets, and process optimization
• Proficiency in MS Excel and Google Workspace
• Tax regulations including GST and TDS, and familiarity with US GAAP reporting
• Experience with Oracle NetSuite and cross‑geography coordination

Responsibilities

• Prepare purchase orders and work orders per internal policies
• Verify and process vendor invoices with 3-way matching
• Maintain vendor and employee master data in Oracle NetSuite
• Review employee expense reimbursements and corporate card statements
• Record day-to-day bills, payments, and month-end accruals
• Prepare Bank Reconciliations and cash flow reports
• Calculate and file direct and indirect tax liabilities (TDS and GST)
• Generate MIS reports and support audits
• Coordinate with internal teams and vendors to drive process improvements

Skills

Accounts payable

GST/TDS compliance

Financial reporting

Taxation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance

CA-IPCC

Tools

Oracle NetSuite

Excel

Google Workspace

Job description

Senior Associate, India Finance (Hyderabad)

Schrödinger is a leading technology company that develops state-of-the-art chemical simulation software for use in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and materials science research. It is a technology leader specializing in software solutions for life science research and development. We are a rapidly growing life sciences company, with both a technology business and a drug discovery business, looking to hire a Senior Associate, India Finance for our Hyderabad location to join us in our mission to improve human health and quality of life through the development, distribution, and application of advanced computational methods.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare purchase orders (POs) and work orders in alignment with internal corporate financial policies and spending limits
• Verify & process vendor invoices by executing 3-way matching for various goods and services received
• Manage end-to-end master data records for vendors and employees including but not limited to onboarding, tax identification, banking setup and accurate profile configuration in Oracle NetSuite
• Verify employee expense reimbursements and corporate credit card statements against internal travel and expense (T&E) policies, ensuring proper receipt documentation before scheduling disbursements
• Execute accounting tasks, including booking day-to-day bills, issuing bill payments, executing month-end close accruals, prepaid expense amortization schedules & posting relevant journal entries
• Prepare Bank Reconciliation Statements and cash flow reports to accurately track cash movements
• Accurately calculate, deposit, and file periodic direct and indirect tax liabilities, including Tax Deducted at Source (TDS) and Goods and Services Tax (GST)
• Generate Management Information System (MIS) financial reports for senior leadership. Gather, organize, and present supporting documentation for internal and external financial audits
• Coordinate across internal teams / external vendors across multiple geographies to resolve financial queries and actively drive process automation and efficiency enhancements

What you’ll need:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Finance with 6 to 8 years of relevant hands-on experience, or CA-IPCC qualification with 3 to 5 years of progressive operational experience
• Advanced practical knowledge of general accounting principles, accounts payable workflows, treasury management, fixed asset tracking, and process optimization methodologies
• Practical working proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word) and Google Workspace (G-Suite) productivity tools
• Proficiency in Indian statutory tax regulations, including practical application and monthly filing procedures for GST and TDS is preferred
• Hands-on experience with ERP systems, specifically Oracle NetSuite, along with familiarity with US GAAP reporting standards
• Strong analytical, critical-thinking, and reconciliation skills with meticulous attention to detail. Proven ability to operate independently with minimal supervision, manage changing priorities in a fast-paced environment, and communicate clearly with international teams

As an equal opportunity employer, Schrödinger hires outstanding individuals into every position in the company. People who work with us have a high degree of engagement, a commitment to work effectively in teams, and a passion for the company's mission. We place the highest value on creating a safe environment where our employees can grow and contribute, and refuse to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious belief, sex, age, disability, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, marital status, partnership status, caregiver status, sexual and reproductive health decisions, gender identity or expression, or sexual orientation. To us, "diversity" isn't just a buzzword, but an important element of our core principles and key business practices. We believe that diverse companies innovate better and think more creatively than homogenous ones because they take into account a wide range of viewpoints. For us, greater diversity doesn't mean better headlines or public images - it means increased adaptability and profitability.