Finance & Accounts Executive

Finance & Accounts Executive
Location: Goregaon, Mumbai
Employment Type: Full-time
We are looking for an experienced and highly organised Finance & Accounts Executive to join our Mumbai studio.
Reporting to the Head of Finance and Operations Lead, you will be responsible for the day-to-day finance and accounts administration of our Indian company, working closely with our external accountants, Company Secretary, banks, suppliers and management team.
This is a hands-on role requiring someone with a strong understanding of Indian accounts and financial administration who can independently manage day-to-day tasks, keep on top of deadlines and ensure payments, records and compliance requirements are properly coordinated.
Accounts & Finance
Manage day-to-day bookkeeping and financial administration.
Maintain accurate records of invoices, bills, expenses, receipts and payments.
Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable.
Raise client invoices and track outstanding payments.
Process and coordinate supplier and vendor payments.
Manage employee expenses and reimbursements.
Perform bank, supplier and account reconciliations.
Maintain accurate records of company expenditure.
Assist with monthly closing and preparation of management accounts.
Maintain clear records of upcoming payments and financial commitments.
Provide regular financial information and reports to the Operations Lead and management.
Maintain well-organised financial records and supporting documentation.
Banking & Payments
Manage the day-to-day administration of company bank accounts.
Prepare and process company payments in accordance with internal approval procedures.
Coordinate salary, supplier, tax and other business payments.
Liaise with banks regarding payments, transfers and account administration.
Assist with international and intercompany transfers and maintain the required supporting documentation.
Track incoming and outgoing funds and ensure transactions are correctly recorded and reconciled.
Help maintain visibility of company cash flow and upcoming financial requirements.
Tax & Compliance
Work closely with the company's external Chartered Accountant (CA) and Company Secretary (CS).
Coordinate GST, TDS and other applicable tax and statutory requirements.
Maintain the information and documentation required for statutory filings.
Track compliance deadlines and ensure required information is provided to external advisers on time.
Coordinate documentation relating to MCA/ROC and other company compliance requirements.
Assist with statutory and financial audits.
Maintain organised company financial and compliance records.
Coordinate tax and statutory payments as instructed by the company's professional advisers.
Follow up with external accountants and advisers to ensure outstanding requirements are completed.
Payroll
Coordinate monthly payroll information.
Maintain accurate salary and payroll records.
Process employee expense claims and reimbursements.
Coordinate payroll changes, deductions and other required information.
Work with the Operations Lead, accountants and payroll providers to ensure salaries and statutory payments are processed accurately and on time,
Suppliers & Administration
Maintain supplier and vendor financial records.
Verify invoices and supporting documentation before payment.
Coordinate with suppliers regarding invoices, payments and outstanding balances.
Maintain vendor information including relevant GST and tax documentation.
Assist with purchase orders and expenditure tracking where required.
Support the Operations Lead with other finance-related administrative tasks.
Requirements
5+ years' relevant experience in finance and accounts within an Indian business.
Strong practical experience with day-to-day bookkeeping and company accounts.
Experience with accounts payable, accounts receivable, invoicing, payments and reconciliations.
Good practical understanding of GST and TDS.
Familiarity with Indian statutory and company compliance processes.
Experience working with Chartered Accountants, Company Secretaries and auditors.
Experience with company banking and processing business payments.
Experience supporting payroll and employee reimbursements.
Good knowledge of Tally, Zoho Books or similar accounting software.
Strong Microsoft Excel / Google Sheets skills.
Excellent numerical accuracy and attention to detail.
Highly organised and able to keep track of multiple deadlines and responsibilities.
Able to work independently while reporting to the Head of Finance / Operations Lead.
Confident dealing with banks, accountants, suppliers and professional advisers.
Trustworthy and comfortable handling confidential financial information and company funds.
Good written and verbal communication skills.
Experience within VFX, post-production, media, technology or another international business would be beneficial but is not essential.
We are looking for someone who is proactive and takes ownership of their responsibilities. You should be comfortable identifying what needs to be done, following up with accountants, banks and suppliers, and ensuring financial and compliance tasks are completed accurately and on time.

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