Associate Manager-Finance

Dear Candidates,

We are looking for a talented and qualified Chartered Accountant who has 1+ years of experience post CA to join our growing finance team. This role offers excellent exposure to financial reporting, taxation, and strategic finance in a dynamic work environment.

Interested candidates please apply at namrata1.navadgi@sakon.

Position Title: Associate Manager- Finance

Job location: Pune- Maharashtra

Work Mode: Hybrid

We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Associate Manager to join our Finance team. This role goes beyond traditional accounting and blends core accounting operations with audit support, financial planning & analysis (FP&A), and compliance oversight. The ideal candidate is

comfortable operating across the full accounting lifecycle from transactional accuracy to strategic financial insight and thrives in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.

About the Role :

Driving key finance operations, reporting, and compliance activities. This is a hands-on role requiring strong analytical capability, financial acumen, and a proactive partnership approach with cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate brings solid grounding in accounting, controllership , and statutory compliance, with the ability to lead deliverables through a small team and external partners in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities:

A. Financial Reporting & Compliance

- Own and execute the end-to-end month-end, quarter-end, and year end close process, including preparation, review, and posting of complex journal entries in accordance with GAAP

- Maintain and ensure the integrity of the general ledger (GL), including chart of accounts governance, account mapping, and proper classification of transactions.

- Prepare and review recurring and non-recurring journal entries, including:

• Accruals and prepayments
• Deferred revenue and revenue recognition entries
• Expense allocations and intercompany entries
• Payroll-related entries and benefits accruals

- Perform detailed balance sheet account reconciliations (bank, cash clearing, AR/AP sub-ledgers, fixed assets, intercompany, deferred revenue, provisions, etc.) and ensure timely resolution of reconciling items.

- Support statutory audits, tax filings, and other regulatory requirements in collaboration

with internal and external partners

- Reconcile and validate sub-ledgers to general ledger control accounts, ensuring

completeness and accuracy of financial data.

- Oversee accounting for accounts receivable (AR) and accounts payable (AP) cycles,

including:

• Revenue recognition review and billing validation
• Aging analysis and provision for doubtful debts
• Vendor accruals and expense cut-off testing
• Review of payment runs and cash application

- Assist in preparation of trial balance, supporting schedules, and lead sheets for management and audit purposes.

B. Financial Planning & Analysis

- Support the development and execution of annual budgets, forecasts, and monthly

financial reviews.

- Track and analyze key performance indicators, providing insights to drive business

performance.

C. Budgeting & Forecasting:

- Drive the budgeting process across business units and ensure timely and accurate consolidation.

- Deliver variance analysis, commentary, and actionable recommendations for performance improvement.

Qualifications & Experience.

- Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA) - this is a core requirement for the role

- 2 3 years of post-qualification experience across accounting, controllership , or related finance roles, with increasing levels of responsibility

- Strong understanding of financial reporting, statutory compliance, and internal

controls

- Working knowledge of US GAAP will be an additional advantage.

- Prior experience in SaaS, technology product, or service-based organizations

Preferred

- Hands-on exposure to Zohobooks , Net Suite will be an advantage

- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills

- Ability to operate independently and manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.

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