Finance & Compliance Accountant

Job Description
Job Title: Finance & Compliance Accountant
Department: Finance
Reporting To: Group CFO / Group Finance Team
Location: Gurgaon, India
Employment Type: Full-time | Permanent
About Outposter
Outposter helps businesses build high-performing offshore teams across the Philippines, India, Singapore and Vietnam. Our teams are powered by people, supported by AI and backed by strong systems. We provide skilled, vetted and fully supported staff across customer support, administration, marketing, finance, technology, design and more.
Outposter is ISO 27001 Certified, B Corp Certified, and recognised as a Best Place to Work. We manage recruitment, employment, payroll, HR, compliance, security and performance, enabling businesses to scale confidently without the usual outsourcing risks.
Company Overview
Founded: 2020
Headquarters: Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Industry: Outsourcing and Offshoring Consulting
Company Size: 500+ employees
Business Model: Offshore staffing and managed workforce solutions for businesses worldwide
Why Join Outposter?
Competitive salary package
Opportunity to work with international stakeholders
Group Health Insurance
Flexible work arrangements (where applicable)
13 paid public holidays annually
Career growth and professional development opportunities
Collaborative and supportive work environment
LinkedIn: https://in.linkedin.com/company/outposterteam
Website: https://outposter.com.au/
About the Role
We are looking for a Finance & Compliance Accountant to join Outposter South Asia Private Limited. This role is responsible for managing the finance operations of the India entity, including bookkeeping, statutory compliance, taxation, payroll compliance, treasury management, and financial reporting. The successful candidate will work closely with the Group Finance team and external Chartered Accountant and Company Secretary firms to ensure compliance with Indian statutory and regulatory requirements while supporting global finance operations.
Key Responsibilities
Accounting & Financial Reporting
Maintain the company's books of accounts using Xero.
Perform monthly closing activities, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
Prepare monthly MIS reports and submit them according to the Group Finance reporting calendar.
Assist in preparing annual financial statements under Indian GAAP for statutory audits.
Taxation & Compliance
Prepare and file GST returns (GSTR-1, GSTR-3B) and manage Input Tax Credit reconciliations.
Handle GST-related filings, including Letters of Undertaking (LUT).
Manage TDS deductions, deposits, quarterly returns, advance tax payments, and income tax support.
Maintain transfer pricing documentation and coordinate Form 3CEB certification with external consultants.
Statutory & Regulatory Compliance
Maintain statutory registers and support ROC/MCA filings.
Coordinate with external Company Secretaries for statutory certifications.
Prepare FEMA-related returns, including the annual FLA return, and support FDI compliance requirements.
Support PF, ESI, Professional Tax, and Labour Welfare Fund registrations and ongoing statutory compliance.
Treasury & Intercompany Finance
Process vendor payments and manage local treasury activities.
Monitor cash flow requirements for the India entity.
Reconcile intercompany transactions with group entities and highlight any transfer pricing or FEMA implications.
Audit & External Coordination
Serve as the primary point of contact for statutory and tax auditors.
Prepare audit schedules, reconciliations, and supporting documentation.
Coordinate with external CA and CS firms for statutory audits, tax audits, transfer pricing certifications, and secretarial compliance.
Group Finance Collaboration
Participate in daily finance stand-up meetings.
Ensure timely completion of month-end reporting and billing deadlines.
Support finance process improvements and transition activities.
Align with group finance policies, reporting standards, and chart of accounts.
Required Skills & Experience
CA Inter (Semi-qualified) or Bachelor's/Master's degree in Commerce, Accounting, or Finance.
3–6 years of relevant experience in accounting, GST, TDS, direct taxation, and bookkeeping.
Practical experience in preparing financial statements and monthly management reports.
Experience handling payroll statutory compliance and statutory filings.
Working knowledge of FEMA compliance, ROC filings, and company secretarial processes.
Proficiency in accounting software such as Xero or QuickBooks.
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
Excellent written and verbal English communication skills.
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
High level of accuracy, integrity, and attention to detail.
Ability to work independently while collaborating with global finance teams.
Preferred Qualifications
Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA) is desirable but not mandatory.
Experience working with multinational or foreign-owned subsidiaries in India.
Experience managing intercompany transactions.
Previous experience in a CA firm or outsourced accounting environment.
Familiarity with international finance reporting and compliance requirements.
Success in This Role
The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, highly reliable, and capable of independently managing the finance and compliance responsibilities of Outposter's India entity. They will demonstrate strong ownership, excellent communication skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively with both local and international stakeholders while ensuring compliance with all statutory and financial reporting requirements.

Work arrangement
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