Job Description

Role Overview



We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Accounts & Finance Associate to join our team. This role focuses on accurately recording and reconciling financial transactions, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements, and supporting financial reporting. The ideal candidate should have strong analytical abilities, a solid grasp of accounting principles, and a high commitment to accuracy.



Why This Role Is Unique



Exposure to a diverse range of accounting and financial functions, from compliance and reconciliations to financial analysis & reporting and Investor MIS reporting.



Gain a holistic understanding of accounting operations, from cost center management to vendor reconciliations, expanding your expertise.



Participate in the year-end audit process, developing skills essential for higher-level finance roles.



Hands-on experience in managing statutory compliance like GST, TDS, EPF and ESI, strengthening your compliance expertise.



Opportunities to refine your analytical and problem solving skills by contributing to financial reporting and data-driven decision making.



About Inc42 Media



Inc42 is India's #1 startup media & intelligence platform that informs, educates and empowers startup & business leaders through its incisive reporting, insightful reports, curated events & communities, and industry-leading executive courses & programs.



Since launching in January 2015, and having risen to become the authoritative voice on India's startup economy, we've moved markets, gotten the early scoop on billions of dollars of transactions and told you what's happening deep inside some of the fastest growing startups & industries alike. Our stories have been followed by the Wall Street Journal, Bloomberg, Reuters, TechCrunch and other major outlets hundreds of times.



We also track over 50,000+ startups and provide market research and intelligence through our in-depth research reports, and we organise some of the most sought-after conferences and events for startup & business leaders across India.



In 2020, we introduced Inc42 Plus, our exclusive membership program tailored for startup & business leaders, amassing over 10,000 members in record time. Apart from our sharp reporting & insightful research, through Inc42 BrandLabs, we partner with enterprises & brands to help them create branded content & experiences and reach our audience of decision makers.



What You'll Do



1. Transactions Management & Reconciliation:

Book sales and perform monthly reconciliation of payment gateway transactions with the books of accounts.



Book bank statements and credit card transactions and reconcile them monthly with the books of accounts.



Record expenses and reconcile vendor accounts with the books of accounts.



2. Accounting Operations:

Manage cost centers in Tally Prime.



Handle monthly, quarterly, and yearly accounts and statutory reconciliations.



Perform month-end closing procedures, including journal entries and account reconciliations.



3. Compliance & Taxation:

Prepare calculations and returns for GST, TDS, EPF, and ESI.



Support the year-end audit process by preparing audit documentation and addressing auditor queries.



4. Financial Reporting & Analysis:

Assist in preparing financial reports and Management Information Systems (MIS).



Analyze financial data and resolve discrepancies.



Contribute to financial data analysis and provide insights for decision-making.



5. Documentation & Administrative Support:

Maintain accurate and organized financial records and documentation.



Provide administrative support to the finance team, including filing, data entry, and document organization.



Assist in ad hoc projects and tasks as needed.



What We Are Looking For



Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.



1-2 years of mandatory experience in an accounting or finance role.



Good understanding of accounting principles and practices.



Hands-on experience in Tally Prime accounting software.



Proficiency in MS Excel and Google Sheets.



Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.



Effective communication and interpersonal skills.



A proactive attitude with a willingness to learn and adapt.



Experience in managing accounting for holding-subsidiary accounts and inter-branch accounts.



Experience with cost category and cost center management in Tally Prime.