Job Title: Finance Accountant (Banking, India & Global Payroll)
Role Overview
PAteam is a growing multi-geography Robotic Process Automation (RPA), CXone and AI consultancy and services firm looking for a Finance Accountant based in India. This role manages day-to-day corporate banking operations, executes Indian and international payroll, and handles core compliance under Indian financial regulations. You will maintain daily liquidity across multi-currency accounts, process accurate compensation for our tech teams, and oversee statutory compliance filings. As a key member of our global team, you will act as a primary anchor for our international offices, taking direct ownership of multi-geography finance responsibilities across different regional jurisdictions.
Work Format & Schedule
- Location: 100% Remote (Candidates can be based anywhere in India).
- Working Hours: Requires shift flexibility with late evening hours in India to ensure active overlap and sync with international team members across other geographical time zones.
Key Responsibilities
Banking, Treasury & Multi-Currency Management
- Manage daily cash balances across Indian (INR) and foreign currency (EEFC) bank accounts.
- Coordinate with banks for inward remittances, FIRC documentation, and cross-border wire transfers.
- Perform regular multi-currency bank reconciliations, accounting for foreign exchange variations.
- Handle banking documentation required by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) for IT service exports.
India & International Payroll Operations
- Execute end-to-end monthly payroll processing for India-based employees and global contractors.
- Structure employee compensation baskets, ensuring accurate computing of basic salary, HRA, and allowances.
- Manage international payroll runs through Employer of Record (EOR) platforms or global payroll software.
- Validate monthly invoices, timesheets, and payouts for external software developers.
- Oversee multi-geography statutory workflows, adapting financial practices to meet local regulations across all active corporate regions.
Statutory Compliance & Taxation
- Calculate, deposit, and file monthly statutory returns including PF, ESIC, and Professional Tax (PT).
- Compute and deposit monthly Tax Deducted at Source (TDS) on salaries (Section 192) and vendor payments.
- Prepare quarterly TDS returns (Form 24Q and Form 26Q) and issue annual Form 16 to employees.
- Ensure strict accounting compliance with Indian Accounting Standards (Ind AS) or standard Indian GAAP.
Core Accounting & Financial Reporting
- Lead the monthly financial book close, recording payroll accruals, depreciation, and amortizations.
- Monitor milestone-based client billing and manage deferred revenue for IT service contracts.
- Assist corporate tax consultants with annual filing data and Goods and Services Tax (GST) compliance.
- Prepare localized balance sheets, profit & loss reports, and monthly cash flow statements.
Requirements & Qualifications
- Education: B.Com, M.Com, or Inter-CA / Inter-CMA qualification.
- Experience: 3+ years of corporate accounting experience, preferably within an IT Services or software company.
- Compliance Knowledge: Expert understanding of Indian payroll laws, TDS provisions, PF/ESI schemes, and labor regulations.
- Tech Stack: Hands-on experience with cloud accounting tools (e.g., Zoho Books, Tally Prime, Xero) and payroll systems (e.g., Zoho Payroll, RazorpayX, Keka).
- Skills: Solid foundation in double-entry bookkeeping, multi-currency processing, and advanced Microsoft Excel.
Originally posted on Himalayas
