Finance Specialist

Job Title: Finance Specialist (with Operations Support)

• Own accounts payable and receivable cycles, including invoicing, vendor payments, and collections
• Prepare and monitor monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements
• Assist in budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis
• Monitor cash flows and maintain real-time visibility on fund utilization
• Liaise with external CA firms, tax advisors, and auditors for timely filings and compliance
• Ensure compliance with statutory obligations GST, TDS, PT, PF, ROC, and others
• Maintain documentation for audits, grants, and internal policies
• Develop financial dashboards and management reports for key stakeholders
• Support funding and grant-related financial documentation and reporting

Operations (Supportive 20%)

• Maintain vendor, contract, and expense documentation
• Provide finance inputs for operational decisions and procurement
• Assist with reimbursements, and employee expense tracking
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams for internal financial clarity and budget usage

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field (MBA/CA Inter preferred)
• 5 years of finance/accounting experience, preferably in startups, SMEs, or innovation ecosystems
• Excellent documentation, organizational, and time management skills
• Attention to detail with a problem-solving approach

Preferred

• Familiarity with financial modeling and forecasting tools
• Exposure to budgeting for projects or startup portfolios