Finance Associate

This role is for one of the Weekday's clients

Min Experience: 3 years

Location: Bengaluru

JobType: full-time

Key Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day accounting, bookkeeping, and financial reporting in accordance with US GAAP, Ind AS, or IFRS
• Ensure timely and accurate regulatory reporting to relevant regulators, including NFA or equivalent frameworks
• Develop a strong understanding of operational and settlement processes; support Trade Operations and Settlement teams through daily, weekly, and monthly reconciliations and attestations
• Assist in designing and implementing finance processes, policies, procedures, and internal control frameworks
• Work hands-on with ERP systems such as NetSuite, Oracle, SAP, or similar platforms
• Apply sound knowledge of financial products and applicable accounting standards
• Prepare financial statements and related disclosures for regulated broker-dealer or financial services entities

Role Impact & Success Measures

• Contribute to building and scaling in-house accounting and financial reporting capabilities
• Help streamline, standardize, and consolidate finance and accounting processes
• Ensure availability of real-time, accurate financial information for internal and external stakeholders
• Manage multiple legal entities with respect to period-end closures, audits, and statutory requirements
• Collaborate closely with Trading, Trade Operations, and external consultants to deliver strong financial outcomes
• Support business growth by flexibly contributing across Accounting, Treasury, Settlements, and Reporting
• Develop subject-matter expertise over time across accounting, reporting, and regulatory frameworks
• Effectively multitask, prioritize, and perform under pressure in a fast-paced environment

Required Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Graduate degree in Accounting or Finance with a professional qualification such as Chartered Accountant (CA) or CPA
• 3–8 years of relevant experience within banking, broker-dealer, or regulated financial services environments
• Prior experience in regulatory reporting is a strong advantage
• Exposure to capital and liquidity reporting within banking or financial institutions is a plus

Technical & Functional Skills

• Strong working knowledge of IFRS and US GAAP, with hands-on application experience
• Practical experience using ERP platforms such as NetSuite, Oracle, SAP, or equivalent
• Understanding of end-to-end trade lifecycle, including settlements and market operations
• Advanced proficiency in MS Excel for financial analysis and reporting

Personal Attributes

• Enthusiastic, self-driven, and detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines under pressure
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Willingness to continuously learn and contribute across multiple finance functions
• Strong interest in fintech, blockchain, and digital assets

Key Skills

US GAAP
Financial Reporting
Regulatory Reporting