Associate - Finance

About Us At Karbon, we're building the future of fintech with our flagship product, AI Accountant. By blending deep financial expertise with cutting-edge automation, we simplify bookkeeping, compliance, and financial operations for India's fastest-growing businesses. Backed by global investors like Y Combinator, we serve thousands of businesses and are rapidly scaling our Virtual Accountant (VA), which delivers end-to-end finance operations. Job Summary We are looking for a highly driven Associate Finance to own end-to-end bookkeeping, compliance, and month-end closures for our group entities. In this role, you will ensure pristine financial records, manage tax compliance (GST & TDS), and drive workflow automation using modern tools. You will be instrumental in scaling our internal financial operations while bringing strong ownership and a tech-forward approach to everyday accounting tasks. Where You Can Create Impact Manage full-cycle bookkeeping, ledger scrutiny, and comprehensive reconciliations for group entities. Execute timely closures involving provisions, prepayments, accruals, and depreciation entries. Ensure seamless GST compliance through timely filings, reconciliations, and vendor follow-ups. Oversee complete TDS compliance, including monthly payments, quarterly returns, and form reconciliations Provide active, ongoing support for MIS reporting and DNBS workings. Enhance team efficiency by automating manual tasks using Excel, Power Query, and AI tools. Drive prompt cross-team and vendor communication for efficient query resolution. Tools & Systems You'll Work With Accounting & ERP: Zoho Books or equivalent accounting ERPs. Compliance & Tax: CompuTax, ClearTax, GST portal, and TRACES. Automation & Reporting: MS Excel, Power Query, Power Automate, and various AI tools. Must Have 2-4 years of experience with strong accounting and taxation fundamentals, specifically in bookkeeping, GST, and TDS. Educational Background: Semi-qualified CA strongly preferred; B.Com/M.Com with hands-on CA-firm or corporate experience is acceptable. High proficiency in reconciliations and month-end closing processes. Advanced MS Excel skills, including VLOOKUP, pivot tables, and reconciliation sheets. Strict documentation discipline, including version control, SOP adherence, and maintaining a clear audit trail. A deep sense of ownership and accountability, coupled with strict attention to detail and accuracy. Strong spoken and written English skills for effective vendor and finance-team communication. Good to Have Exposure to Zoho Books or similar accounting ERP systems. Familiarity with CompuTax, ClearTax, or other leading tax software. Prior experience with AI-implemented projects or workflow automation (e.g., Power Query, Power Automate). Exposure to NBFC or other regulatory reporting frameworks. A strong understanding of financial reporting and variance analysis. Our Way of Life — The Karbon Values C – Collaborate to Win: We back each other and move with shared purpose—clients win when we win together. E – Excel Relentlessly: Precision matters. We aim for accuracy, consistency, and excellence in every ledger. O – Own It End-to-End: No loose ends. We take full responsibility—from data collection to final compliance. Perks & Benefits Upskilling Policy: Access to courses, tools, and continuous learning. Team Outings: Offsites and outings to celebrate wins and build camaraderie. Flexible Work-from-Home: Up to 12 WFH days every 6 months. Menstrual WFH: Women employees can avail up to 3 WFH days per month. Mobility Benefits: Relocation support and travel allowances. Parental Support: Maternity, paternity, and adoption leave.