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Job DescriptionRole Overview
We are seeking a detail-oriented and process-driven Associate to join our Order-to-Cash (OTC) financial operations team in Mumbai. In this role, you will be responsible for the day-to-day execution of transactions like understanding the agreement, creating the setup in ERP system for billing and revenue activities and initial invoice reconciliations. Working closely with Senior Analysts and the Team Lead, you will ensure high data accuracy, timely invoice dispatch, and strict adherence to internal compliance policies. The ideal candidate possesses a solid foundational grasp of basic accounting, exceptional attention to detail, and proficiency in navigating ERP systems and standard financial platforms.
Key Responsibilities
Contract Ingestion & amp; Verification: Review incoming contract parameters, manual request templates, and client onboarding files to ensure clean and complete baseline data before system entry.
Invoice Generation & amp; Dispatch: Execute end-to-end transactional billing processing, verifying that accurate channel counts, rates, and fee structures are pushed into active invoice runs.
Discrepancy Troubleshooting: Perform preliminary compliance reviews against contract rules and identify invoice variances (e.g., entity mismatches, incorrect allocations). Escalate systematic errors to leadership.
Reconciliations & amp; Data Hygiene: Support the month-end close cycle by reconciling transaction logs, verifying system posting statuses, and assisting senior team members in clearing open billing queues.
Stakeholder Communication: Maintain a high level of responsiveness when addressing routine invoice, billing, and basic query resolutions for internal teams and external clients.
Audit Support & amp; Maintenance: Adhere to standardized operating procedures (SOPs) and risk management checklists to assist during routine internal controls and SOX compliance testing.
QualificationsRequired Qualifications & amp; Experience
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Business, Accounting, Finance, or related field.
Experience: 1 to 4 years. Hands-on experience within a Corporate Finance or Order-to-Cash function will be preferred.
Technical Accounting Skills:
o Basic understanding of financial transactions, sub-ledger bookkeeping, and invoice aging mechanics.
o Strong aptitude for numbers with a high commitment to data accuracy and reducing manual transaction errors.
Systems: Basic to intermediate familiarity with ERP systems like S4 & amp; Salesforce or specialized billing tools. Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, Basic Formulas) is required.
Additional InformationKey Competencies
- Attention to Detail: Ability to spot small numerical inconsistencies or missing inputs across high volumes of contractual data sheets.
- Time Management: Capability to prioritize routine daily deliverables and structuredbatch tasks effectively to hit firm month-end deadlines.
- Communication: Sound written and verbal communication skills to interact clearly with cross-functional operational teams.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Commerce, Business, Accounting, Finance, or related field
- 1 to 4 years of experience
- Hands-on experience in Corporate Finance or Order-to-Cash function
- Basic understanding of financial transactions, sub-ledger bookkeeping, and invoice aging mechanics
- Strong numerical aptitude and commitment to data accuracy
- Familiarity with ERP systems (e.g., S4) and Salesforce or specialized billing tools
- Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, Basic Formulas)
- Ability to follow SOPs and support SOX/internal controls testing
- Strong attention to detail
- Time management and ability to meet month-end deadlines
- Clear written and verbal communication skills for cross-functional interaction
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off is considered solid, with some teams using flexible or unlimited PTO models and additional offerings like paid volunteer time. These time-away policies often contribute meaningfully to work-life balance.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Smart Work flexibility, an Employee Assistance Program, and broader well-being initiatives are emphasized as part of a holistic package. These elements are frequently cited as strengths that enhance day-to-day experience.
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