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.

Requirements

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.

Benefits

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.