Senior Finance Associate

About the job

Job Summary We are looking for a Senior Finance Associate to work closely with finance leadership and strengthen Karbon’s financial controls, reporting accuracy, and regulatory compliance. This is a hands-on controllership role with exposure to statutory compliances, audits, MIS, RBI reporting support, and leadership-level financial reporting. The role is ideal for a qualified CA (0–2 years PQE) who wants to build a strong foundation in financial control, compliance, and stakeholder reporting, rather than being limited to transactional accounting. Where You Can Create Impact Accounting Oversight & Monthly Closures • Review monthly books prepared by the accounting team. • Perform balance sheet and P&L variance analysis. • Ensure timely month-end closures with high data accuracy. • Monitor maker–checker controls and system audit trails. Taxation – Direct & Indirect (Review & Coordination) • Review monthly GST workings (GSTR-1, GSTR-3B, ITC reconciliations). • Review monthly TDS computations, challans, and returns. • Coordinate with external tax consultants for: • Income tax returns • Tax audits • Transfer pricing documentation • Track tax notices, assessments, and statutory timelines. MIS & Leadership Reporting • Prepare and review monthly MIS packs for leadership. • Track GTV figures and explain month-on-month variances. • Support preparation of management decks and financial summaries. • Ensure consistency between MIS and books of accounts. • Support product-level P&L preparation. • Partner with product leaders to validate financial assumptions and track profitability trends. Audit & Regulatory Support • Support statutory, tax, and GST audits end-to-end. • Prepare audit schedules, reconciliations, and explanations. • Review RBI reporting workings (DNBS-02, DNBS-10). • Track audit observations and ensure timely closure. Requirements Requirements for the Role Must-have Skills • Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA) – ICAI. • 0–2 years of post-qualification experience. • Strong conceptual understanding of: • Accounting standards • GST and TDS • Financial statements and internal controls • Hands-on experience with Zoho Books or similar accounting systems. • Advanced working knowledge of MS Excel (lookups, pivots, reconciliations). • High attention to detail, ownership, and execution discipline. • Ability to work under tight deadlines and manage multiple priorities. Good-to-have Skills • Exposure to startups, fintech, NBFCs, or regulated environments. • Prior experience in audit, tax, or controllership roles. • Experience preparing Excel-based MIS and reconciliations. • Familiarity with Tally and multi-system data reconciliation. • Comfort interacting with auditors, consultants, and senior stakeholders. Benefits Our Way of Life — The Karbon Values C – Collaborate to Win We win together. Strong controls and clean numbers come from trust and teamwork. E – Elevate the Bar Accuracy matters. We aim for audit-ready, leadership-ready finance—always. O – Own It End-to-End We take full responsibility for outcomes, not just tasks. No loose ends. Perks & Benefits • Upskilling Policy: Access to courses, tools, and learning resources. • High-Impact Exposure: Direct work with finance leadership and auditors. • Career Growth: Clear path to Finance Manager / Controller roles. • Flexible Work-from-Home: Up to 12 WFH days every 6 months. • Team Engagement: Offsites, demos, and cross-team collaboration. • Parental Support: Maternity, paternity, and adoption leave.

Requirements

• accounting
• leadership
• data
• finance
• reporting
• tax

Qualifications

• Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA) – ICAI
• 0–2 years of post-qualification experience

Preferred Technologies

• accounting
• leadership
• data
• finance
• reporting
• tax

Benefits

• Upskilling Policy: Access to courses, tools, and learning resources
• High-Impact Exposure: Direct work with finance leadership and auditors
• Career Growth: Clear path to Finance Manager / Controller roles
• Flexible Work-from-Home: Up to 12 WFH days every 6 months
• Team Engagement: Offsites, demos, and cross-team collaboration
• Parental Support: Maternity, paternity, and adoption leave