Senior Finance Executive

We are seeking a detail-oriented and self-driven Finance Executive with 3-4 years of experience, preferably in an IT or software company. The candidate will be responsible for core accounting, taxation, audit coordination, ERP operations, and financial reporting. This role demands strong technical knowledge, advanced Excel proficiency, and the ability to manage statutory deadlines with precision.
The core responsibilities for the job include the following:
Accounting and Bookkeeping:
Maintain day-to-day accounting entries, the general ledger, and bank reconciliations.
Manage accounts payable and receivable; process vendor invoices with PO matching.
Support month-end and year-end closing, including accruals, provisions, and prepayments.
Maintain a fixed assets register and compute depreciation as per the Companies Act and IT Act.
Taxation Direct and Indirect:
Handle GST compliance GSTR-1 GSTR-3B, GSTR-9 filing and input tax credit reconciliation.
Compute and deduct TDS, ensure timely payment, and file returns (Form 24Q / 26Q).
Assist in advance tax computation, income tax provisions, and deferred tax working.
Support tax audit preparation and respond to assessment queries
Audit and Compliance:
Coordinate with statutory, internal, and tax auditors; prepare audit schedules and working papers.
Handle audit observations and ensure timely closure of audit findings.
Maintain a compliance calendar and ensure timely payment of PT, PF, ESI, TDS and GST.
ERP and Systems:
Operate ERP modules (SAP / Oracle / Tally) for financial transactions and reporting.
Process payments, cost center entries, and intercompany transactions through ERP.
Generate ERP-based financial reports and extract data for analysis and audits.
MIS and Reporting:
Prepare monthly MIS reports, budget vs. actuals, cash flow statements, and variance analysis.
Build and maintain Excel-based financial dashboards and management reports.
Provide ad hoc financial data and analysis as required by Finance Head and leadership.
Requirements:
Experience: 3 - 4 Years (IT / Software Industry preferred).
QualificationB. Com / M. Com / MBA (Finance) / CA Inter / CMA Inter.
Accounting and Finance:
Strong foundation in Indian accounting standards (Ind AS / GAAP).
Hands-on experience in accounts payable, receivable, and general ledger.
Knowledge of fixed assets, depreciation, and month-end close processes.
Taxation:
GST filing, ITC reconciliation, and GST audit handling.
TDS deduction, payment, return filing, and Form 16A / 16 issuance.
Knowledge of advanced tax, income tax provisions, and deferred tax accounting.
Audit:
Experience in coordinating statutory, internal, and tax audits.
Ability to prepare audit schedules, reconciliations, and audit responses independently.
Familiarity with Companies Act provisions applicable to finance and audit.
ERP Systems:
Hands-on experience in SAP (FI/CO), Oracle Financials, or Tally Prime.
Proficiency in ERP-based vendor payment processing and financial reporting.
Ability to adapt to in-house ERP / financial systems quickly.
Advanced Excel:
Advanced formulas: VLOOKUP / XLOOKUP, INDEX-MATCH, SUMIFS, IFERROR.
Pivot Tables, Pivot Charts and dynamic MIS dashboards.
Power Query for financial data extraction and transformation.
Basic macros / VBA for automating repetitive finance tasks (preferred).
Good to Have:
Prior experience in an IT / Software / Electronics manufacturing company.
Exposure to transfer pricing documentation or international taxation.
Working knowledge of SAP S/4HANA or Oracle Cloud Financials.
Familiarity with FEMA / RBI regulations for forex and outward remittances.
Experience in preparing cash flow projections and working capital monitoring.
Behaviral and Soft Skills:
High accuracy and attention to detail in financial entries and reconciliations.
Ability to manage multiple statutory deadlines without supervision.
Clear written and verbal communication with auditors, vendors, and management.
Proactive, solution-oriented, and comfortable working in a fast-paced IT environment.
Strong sense of integrity and ability to handle confidential financial information.

Experience
2-6 yrs