VAP Group
Website:
vapgroup.co
Job details:
Role Overview
We are seeking a detail-oriented and driven Junior Finance & Compliance Associate to support the Legal & Finance Controller. The candidate will be responsible for assisting with Indian statutory compliances, finance operations, reconciliations, filings, and day-to-day accounting support, as well as providing exposure to Dubai operations (Zoho Books). This is a demanding role requiring accuracy, strong software skills, and the ability to work under pressure.
Key Responsibilities
Statutory Compliances (India)
- Preparation and filing of TDS, EPF, Professional Tax returns.
- Assisting with GST return compilation and reconciliations.
- Ensuring timely MCA filings and compliance with the Companies Act.
- Maintaining compliance calendar and ensuring all statutory deadlines are met.
Accounting & Finance
- Compilation and maintenance of accounts.
- Preparation and reconciliation of Profit & Loss statements.
- Vendor payment management ensuring timely disbursement of payments, maintaining vendor ledgers, and reconciling balances.
- Client payment follow-ups coordinating with clients for timely collections, preparing ageing reports, and maintaining receipt trackers.
- Invoice generation, freelancer payment tracking.
- Monitoring receipts and reconciling bank statements.
- Month-end and year-end closing support.
Software & Systems
- Strong working knowledge of Zoho Books (India & Dubai entities).
- Managing software subscriptions and renewal tracking.
- Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
Compliance & Audit Support
- Preparation of data for internal and statutory audits.
- Conducting reconciliations (TDS, GST, EPF, vendor accounts).
- Maintaining proper documentation for compliance and audit trail.
General Support
- Preparing MIS reports for management review.
- Coordinating with vendors, freelancers, and consultants.
- Supporting finance controller in high-volume transactions and deadlines.
Preferred Qualifications
- Chartered Accountant (CA) is a must.
- Min. 3 years of relevant work experience.
- Excellent knowledge of Indian accounting standards and statutory compliances.
- Prior experience with MCA filings and Zoho Books (mandatory).
- Strong analytical, numerical, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work under pressure and handle large datasets.
- High level of integrity, responsibility, and attention to detail.
Additional Desirable Skills
- Knowledge of UAE VAT and compliance (for Dubai operations).
- Experience in drafting/reviewing basic agreements, contracts, and compliance documents.
- Familiarity with payroll processing and employee compliance.
- Good communication skills to coordinate with auditors, consultants, internal teams and clients
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