Finance Associate (Freshers)

About Wisemonk:

Wisemonk is a global Employer of Record (EOR) and workforce management platform that helps international companies hire, pay, and manage talent in India compliantly. We work with fast-growing startups and enterprises across the US, EU, and SEA.

Role Overview:

We are seeking a detail-oriented Finance Associate to manage day-to-day accounting and financial recordkeeping. The role involves maintaining accurate books of accounts, supporting month-end close, ensuring statutory compliance, and enabling timely financial reporting.

Key Roles & Responsibilities:

Bookkeeping & Accounting

• Maintain accurate books of accounts including journal entries, ledgers, and supporting schedules
• Record accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions
• Ensure proper classification of income and expenses
• Maintain complete documentation for all accounting entries

Payments & Receivables

• Process vendor payments after verifying approvals and supporting documents
• Track customer invoices, collections, and aging
• Support follow-ups for overdue receivables

Reconciliations

• Perform bank, cash, and credit card reconciliations on a regular basis
• Reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies

Month-End & Reporting Support

· Assist in month-end and year-end closing activities

· Prepare basic financial reports such as trial balance, expense reports, and AR/AP aging

· Support MIS preparation and audit requirements

Compliance Support

• Assist in preparation of data for GST, TDS, PF/ESI, and other statutory filings
• Maintain records required for statutory, internal, and external audits

Systems & Controls

• Ensure adherence to internal accounting controls and SOPs
• Maintain accuracy of data in accounting software (Preferably Zoho Books)

‍Qualifications & Skills:

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Accounting, or Finance
• Accounting / bookkeeping certification is an added advantage

Experience

• 0-1 years of experience in bookkeeping or accounting roles
• Experience in a startup preferred

Technical Skills

• Proficiency in accounting software (Zoho Books)
• Strong understanding of basic accounting principles
• Good working knowledge of MS Excel / Google Sheets

Soft Skills

• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Ability to meet deadlines and work independently
• Good communication and coordination skills

Key Performance Indicators:

• Accuracy of accounting entries
• Timeliness of reconciliations and month-end close
• Compliance with internal controls and audit requirements
• Reduction in accounting errors or rework

Career Growth

This role provides exposure to end-to-end accounting processes with opportunities to grow into Senior Accountant, Finance Analyst, or Controller roles.