Introducing Paperflite:

Paperflite is a fast-growing tech company that's changing how businesses connect with their audience. We’ve developed a suite of innovative products—Paperflite, Cleverstory, heysales, SEEK and Moonshot —that help revenue teams tell their stories better. Our tools empower global brands like Louis Vuitton, Grammarly and Harvard Medical School to communicate dynamically and build lasting relationships with their clients.

We're not just a startup - we're a globally recognised company with a proven track record of success. Our work has earned us a spot on Forbes' America's Best Startup Employers list for three years in a row, and we're rated as the Most Recommended Software by leading industry analysts like Capterra and Trustradius. We're also proud to be ranked among the Top 50 Software Companies by G2, a leading tech marketplace.

Our products are trusted by top companies across a wide range of industries, including healthcare, finance, fashion, and technology, a testament to the real-world impact you'll have with us.

Location : Chennai

Work Mode: Work From Office (5 days)

This role suits someone who sees finance as more than bookkeeping: someone who enjoys turning numbers into business decisions, building dashboards that leadership relies on, and finding smarter ways to put every rupee to work.

You'll work closely with leaders across every department on planning, forecasting, reporting, cost management and compliance - acting as a trusted finance partner to the business.

Requirements:

- 2-4 years of experience in Finance, Accounting, or a similar role - experience in a growing startup or Software based company is a strong plus.
- Experience with payroll processing, vendor management, and bank / payment reconciliations.
- Solid understanding of Indian statutory compliance.
- Hands-on experience with budgeting, forecasting, and Budget vs. Actual (BvA) variance analysis.
- Strong analytical mindset with the ability to turn data into transparent,



actionable insights.
- Clear communicator who can explain the numbers to non-finance stakeholders.
- High attention to detail and a strong sense of ownership over accuracy and deadlines.
- Advanced Excel and Google Sheets skills, Zoho books, Tally.

What You'll Do: Payroll & Statutory Compliance:

- Own the end-to-end monthly payroll cycle, from collecting inputs (attendance, LOP, new joiners, exits, variable pay) through processing, validation and disbursement.
- Manage salary structures, reimbursements, arrears, bonuses and full & final settlements.
- Handle payroll-linked statutory compliance, including PF (EPFO), ESI, PT and TDS on salary, with on-time filings, challans and returns and zero penalties.
- Issue payslips, Form 16 and investment declaration / proof verification, and resolve employee payroll queries with care and discretion.
- Reconcile payroll with bank payouts and the books every month, and keep payroll data accurate and secure.

Cost Management & Profitability:

- Analyse costs and identify expense optimisation opportunities backed by data-driven recommendations.
- Own vendor contract negotiations and renewals — benchmark invoices, renegotiate terms and reduce procurement costs without compromising on quality.
- Manage vendor, bank and payment reconciliations with complete accuracy to support reporting and cash flow forecasting.

Internal Controls, Compliance & Process Improvement:

- Strengthen internal controls through robust payment approval workflows, governance and spending accountability.
- Manage payroll and statutory compliance — TDS, GST, EPFO, ESI,



PT and Corporate Tax — ensuring on-time filings with zero penalties.
- Continuously improve finance processes as the company scales.

Financial Reporting:

- Build and maintain for budget utilisation, expense tracking, cash flow and KPI reporting — and keep automating the manual work out of reporting.
- Prepare monthly MIS reports consolidating financial data across departments for leadership.
- Analyse spending trends, budget utilisation and variances, and turn them into insights that help management make faster, better decisions.

Planning, Forecasting & Business Decision Support:

- Drive the Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and rolling forecasts, partnering with department heads across the business to plan and manage budgets.
- Build scenario-based financial models (Best / Base / Worst case) to support strategic planning, investment decisions and business performance reviews.
- Run Budget vs. Actual (BvA) variance analysis to identify cost drivers, financial risks and savings opportunities, and keep improving forecast accuracy.

The Paperflite Difference:

- Work and learn from a talented team that is building an industry-first solution.
- No rigid hierarchy, with a friendly environment that fosters creativity and innovation.
- A fully stocked delicious pantry with snacks, drinks and treats for you to enjoy.
- Sweat it out, sans cost with our fitness program that lets you choose any fitness centre of your choice.
- A fully covered medical insurance plan that will never make you grow sick of hospital bills.
- If you’re a furball fanatic, then you’re in luck: we’ve got four dogs and a cat who will shower you with love and lick you to infinite glory.
- We are an equal-opportunity employer and value diversity at our company.
- And, one of the more popular office perks: four lovable dogs and one opinionated cat who are always around for attention, treats, and the occasional cameo in meetings.

📌 Finance Executive (Chennai)
🏢 Paperflite
📍 Chennai