Associate - Business Finance

Mandatory Skill Sets

• Experience in end-to-end Accounts Payable (AP) processes, including vendor onboarding, invoice processing, purchase requisitions, purchase orders, vendor payments, and AP reconciliation.
• Excellent understanding of accounting standards, invoicing, reconciliation, and financial reporting, including Balance Sheet, Profit and Loss statements, and Trial balance.
• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to engage effectively with internal teams, management, global stakeholders, and vendors.
• Proactive approach with high attention to detail in all financial operations.
• Experience in working with global stakeholders.
• Adept in MS Excel and other MS Office applications.
• Willingness and ability to grow into a leadership role, managing AP reconciliation processes.

Added Advantage

• Experience with MS365 Dynamics or similar ERP systems.
• Working knowledge of cloud-based accounting software.
• Thorough knowledge of industry-level invoicing practices and checkpoint validations.

Key Deliverables/Tasks

• End-to-end management of Accounts Payable (AP) processes, including vendor onboarding, invoice processing, purchase requisitions, purchase orders, and vendor payments.
• Conduct daily AP operations and ensure accuracy in all financial transactions.
• Perform AP reconciliations and maintain vendor accounts to ensure all records are up-to-date and accurate.
• Serve as the SPOC for AP queries from internal teams, global stakeholders, and vendors, providing timely resolutions.
• Collaborate with external and internal finance partners to ensure accurate reporting and smooth AP operations.
• Support financial audits, working closely with external partners and management to ensure successful completion.
• Provide inputs for forecasting, budgeting, cash flow reports, and financial analysis as it pertains to AP.
• Maintain high standards of accuracy and attention to detail in all AP documentation and reporting.
• Proactively identify opportunities to improve AP processes and contribute to scaling operations in India.
• Own correspondence with vendors, bankers, and other stakeholders regarding AP, invoicing, and statutory compliance.
• Support issuing invoices and fund-to-invoice allocation for the broker dealer business where required.
• Work closely with the head of broker dealer on matters related to invoicing, tax obligations, use tax, and KYC checks.
• Keep all AP-related transactions, reconciliations, and finance decks updated and ready for management review.
• Demonstrate ability and willingness to lead AP reconciliation processes and contribute to the growth of the finance function in India.