Senior Executive – Finance & Accounts (US SaaS Startup)

<span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;"><b><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;">About the Role:</span></b></span></span></span><br><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;">We are seeking a proactive and analytical Finance Associate to support day-to-day finance operations, reporting, and compliance. This role is designed for early-career professionals passionate about building a career in corporate finance and accounting. You’ll play a key role in maintaining accurate books, preparing reports, and supporting audits within a growing SaaS organization.</span></span></span></span><br><br><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;"><b><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;">Key Responsibilities:</span></b></span></span></span><ul><li style="margin-left:8px;"><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;">Manage day-to-day Finance & Accounting operations</span></span></span></li><li style="margin-left:8px;"><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;">Handle Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), billing, collections, and reconciliations</span></span></span></li><li style="margin-left:8px;"><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;">Support monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes</span></span></span></li><li style="margin-left:8px;"><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;">Prepare financial statements, schedules, and MIS reports</span></span></span></li><li style="margin-left:8px;"><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;">Ensure accounting activities are compliant with US GAAP</span></span></span></li><li style="margin-left:8px;"><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;">Support SaaS revenue accounting, deferred revenue, accruals, and prepaid accounting</span></span></span></li><li style="margin-left:8px;"><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;">Coordinate audits, compliance, and finance documentation</span></span></span></li><li style="margin-left:8px;"><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;">Assist the Finance Director on finance projects, reporting, controls, and process improvements</span></span></span></li><li style="margin-bottom:11px;margin-left:8px;"><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;">Work cross-functionally with business, HR, payroll, and operations teams</span></span></span></li></ul><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;"><b><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;">Key Skills & Qualifications:</span></b></span></span></span><ul><li style="margin-left:8px;"><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;">B.Com, or M.Com  - Min Grad</span></span></span></li><li style="margin-left:8px;"><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;">Professional certifications - CA (Semi-qualified/Qualified)/CMA</span></span></span></li><li style="margin-left:8px;"><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;">4–6 years of relevant Finance & Accounting experience</span></span></span></li><li style="margin-left:8px;"><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;">Must have experience working with a US startup OR managing accounting/reporting under US GAAP and compliances</span></span></span></li><li style="margin-bottom:11px;margin-left:8px;"><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;">Minimum 2–3 years of software/SaaS industry experience required</span></span></span></li></ul><div style="margin-bottom:11px;margin-left:8px;"><strong><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;">Strong hands-on experience in:</span></span></span></strong><ul style="margin-bottom:11px;"><li style="margin-left:8px;"><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;">AP / AR operations</span></span></span></li><li style="margin-left:8px;"><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;">General Ledger (GL)</span></span></span></li><li style="margin-left:8px;"><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;">Month-end close</span></span></span></li><li style="margin-left:8px;"><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;">Financial statements</span></span></span></li><li style="margin-left:8px;"><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;">Account reconciliations</span></span></span></li><li style="margin-left:8px;"><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;">Compliance & audit support</span></span></span></li><li style="margin-left:8px;"><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;">Good understanding of SaaS finance operations including:</span></span></span></li><li style="margin-left:8px;"><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;">Revenue recognition</span></span></span></li><li style="margin-left:8px;"><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;">Deferred revenue</span></span></span></li><li style="margin-left:8px;"><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;">Subscription billing</span></span></span></li><li style="margin-left:8px;"><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;">Collections & renewals support</span></span></span></li><li style="margin-left:8px;"><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;">Customer invoicing cycles</span></span></span></li><li style="margin-left:8px;"><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;">Familiarity with ASC 606 preferred</span></span></span></li><li style="margin-left:8px;"><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;">Strong Excel skills and experience with ERPs such as QuickBooks, Zoho, Xero or similar ERPs used by Global startups.</span></span></span></li><li style="margin-left:8px;"><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;">Startup Skills Required</span></span></span></li><li style="margin-left:8px;"><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;">High ownership and execution-driven mindset</span></span></span></li><li style="margin-left:8px;"><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;">Ability to work independently with minimal supervision</span></span></span></li><li style="margin-left:8px;"><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;">Comfortable handling multiple priorities in a fast-paced startup environment</span></span></span></li><li style="margin-left:8px;"><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;">Strong attention to detail and process orientation</span></span></span></li><li style="margin-left:8px;"><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;">Problem-solving attitude with willingness to “roll up sleeves”</span></span></span></li><li style="margin-left:8px;"><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;">Good communication and stakeholder coordination skills</span></span></span></li><li style="margin-bottom:11px;margin-left:8px;"><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;">Ability to build structure and improve finance processes as the company scales</span></span></span></li></ul><br><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;">This is a hands-on operational finance role, not a purely managerial position. We are looking for someone dependable, detail-oriented, and proactive who can own finance operations while partnering closely with the Finance Director.</span></span></span><br> </div>

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