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Job Description: Senior Finance Associate / Manager Accounting & Audit

Industry: EdTech
Location: [JP Nagar, Bangalore]
Job Type: Full-time

Experience Level: 36 Years

About the Company
We are a fast-growing startup building next-generation learning solutions in the EdTech space. As we continue to expand, we value speed, accountability, and operational excellence. We are seeking a hands-on, meticulous Finance professional to own our financial reporting, month-end closures, and audit workflows.
Key Responsibilities1. Month-End & Year-End Financial Close

Drive the entire month-end and year-end closing process to ensure timely and accurate closing of books.
Prepare and post critical journal entries, accruals, prepayments, and provisions in accordance with Ind AS / Indian GAAP.
Perform monthly reconciliations of bank accounts, intercompany balances, revenue schedules, and balance sheet line items.
Maintain fixed asset registers (FAR) and handle depreciation calculations under the Companies Act and Income Tax Act.

2. Audit Management & Compliance

Act as the primary point of contact for Statutory Auditors, Internal Auditors, and Tax Auditors.
Prepare comprehensive audit schedules, balance confirmations, and notes to accounts (P&L; and Balance Sheet).
Resolve audit queries promptly to ensure smooth and clean audit completion within strict deadlines.
Ensure strict adherence to internal financial controls,



accounting policies, and statutory regulations.

3. Financial Reporting & Analysis

Prepare monthly Trial Balance, P&L;, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow statements.
Variance Analysis: Compare actual financial performance against budgets and prior periods, identifying key operational drivers.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Operations, Tech, HR) to streamline vendor payments and expense tracking.

Required Skills & Qualifications

Education: CA (Inter) / Qualified CA / M.Com / MBA in Finance.
Experience: 36 years of hands-on experience in core accounting, financial closes, and external audit support (Startup or EdTech experience is a plus).
Technical Expertise:
Strong working knowledge of Ind AS / Indian GAAP and Schedule III presentation.
Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., Zoho Books, Tally, NetSuite, or SAP).
Advanced MS Excel skills (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, data manipulation).
Soft Skills:
High ownership mindset with the ability to manage tight close schedules independently.
Clear verbal and written communication skills to interface with auditors and management.
Adaptability to thrive in a rapid-paced startup environment.

What We Offer

Opportunity to shape and scale the financial operations of a fast-growing business.
Direct working exposure with leadership and key stakeholders.
Competitive salary package and clear growth trajectory.

Compensation: 50,000.00 - 150,000.00 per month
Work Location: In person .

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