Role Overview:

We are looking for a highly driven and detail-oriented Accounts & Finance professional with 5+ years of experience in bookkeeping, financial reporting, and business finance. The role requires strong ownership of accounting processes along with analytical capabilities to support profitability analysis, forecasting, and financial decision-making in a dynamic start-up environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Reporting & MIS:

- Prepare and present monthly MIS reports with key financial indicators (revenue, costs, margins, variance analysis).

- Analyze financial performance and provide actionable insights to management.

- Track budget vs actuals and highlight deviations.

Forecasting & Business Analysis:

- Prepare revenue and cost forecasts based on ongoing and upcoming projects.

- Conduct project profitability and business segment profitability analysis.

- Support management in financial planning and decision-making.

Accounting & Bookkeeping:

- Manage end-to-end bookkeeping activities including journal entries, ledgers, and reconciliations.

- Ensure strong control over Accounts Receivable (AR) and Accounts Payable (AP) processes.

- Perform periodic reconciliations (bank, vendor, customer) and resolve discrepancies.

Billing & Working Capital Management:

- Oversee client billing cycles and ensure accuracy in invoicing.

- Monitor receivables and drive timely collections.

- Manage vendor payments and optimize working capital.

Compliance & Taxation:

- Ensure timely and accurate GST and TDS compliances including returns and reconciliations.

- Maintain proper documentation for statutory requirements.

Process Improvement & Cost Control:

- Identify gaps in existing financial processes and implement efficient business controls.

- Drive initiatives for cost optimization and revenue leakage prevention.

- Strengthen internal controls and standard operating procedures (SOPs).

Audit & Stakeholder Management:

- Assist in statutory audits and tax audits, ensuring timely closure.

- Liaise with internal teams (sales, operations) and external stakeholders (auditors, consultants, vendors).

- Provide financial data and insights as required by management.

Required Qualifications:

- Bachelor's degree in Commerce / Finance (B.Com); CA Inter / CMA Inter preferred.

- 5+ years of relevant Agency experience in accounting, MIS, and financial reporting.

- Strong knowledge of Indian taxation (GST & TDS).

- Proficiency in MS Excel (advanced level preferred).

- Experience with accounting tools like Tally / Zoho Books (preferred)