Associate Manager, Finance

About the Role

This position is responsible for managing payroll processing and ensuring adherence to statutory requirements, including PF, Gratuity, and Income Tax, for both Indian subsidiaries. Key duties include preparing the payroll register based on HR inputs, posting journal entries for regular and one-time payments to employees and contractors, and handling payroll-related bookkeeping. The role also involves working closely with HR and administrative teams. The ideal candidate should be capable of working autonomously with minimal oversight while meeting tight deadlines.

What You’ll Do

·       Process payroll on a monthly basis for employees and contractors.
·       Prepare monthly salary journal entries and end-of-month schedules, including salary and departmental cost analysis against the budget.
·       Ensure compliance with Indian statutory laws (PF, ESI, TDS, LWF) by making timely remittances and filings with government authorities, while staying updated on regulatory changes and their impact on payroll.
·       Possess in-depth knowledge of the Employee Full and Final Settlement process.
·       Handle payroll disbursements, including employee reimbursements.
·       Ensure timely distribution of pay slips and annual forms to employees.
·       Stay well-versed in Income Tax provisions, Gratuity provisions, and other payroll-related statutory compliances to maintain regulatory adherence.
·       Maintain all legally mandated registers as per local governing laws.
·       Utilize strong analytical skills to conduct payroll analysis.
·       Provide support for internal and external audit queries.
·       Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills and experience collaborating with various functional teams.

What We’re Looking For

·       M.Com, MBA in Finance, or Inter CA with 8+ years of experience.
·       Knowledge of Indian payroll processing and compliance, specifically payroll-related regulations.
·       Industry experience and understanding of individual taxation applicable to employees.
·       Experience with Form 16, TDS and GST. 
·       Experience with payroll and accounting software such as GreytHR, Tally, or ZOHO.
·       Proficiency in MS Excel and Word.
·       Familiarity with statutory payroll laws, including gratuity, PF, and other related regulations.
·       Ability to adapt and learn new skills.

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About Us

We are a San Francisco based company founded in 2003. Our mission is simple: we help people.  We have democratized professional services by connecting customers with verified and vetted Experts who provide reliable answers at any hour and on any budget. JustAnswer members enjoy round-the-clock access to 12,000+ doctors, lawyers, tech support, mechanics, vets, home repair pros, and more. In the last 20 years, we have helped 10 million customers in 196 countries by answering more than 16 million questions. Our investors are Charles Schwab, Crosslink Capital, and Glynn Capital Management. 

Why Join the Team

With 1,000+ employees, we are growing at an amazing pace. Our hiring criteria: Smart. Fun. Get things done. We love what we do and celebrate our success together, best of all, you get to work at a hot company that’s (drum roll, please) profitable! 

Our JustAnswer Promise

We strive together to make the world a better place, one answer at a time. JustAnswer's mission is to help people. We do this by connecting our members with verified Experts to help answer life's questions and solve problems. It’s not every day in your life that you get to be a part of a simple yet powerful mission. We pride ourselves in doing things the JA Way.

• Data driven: Data decides, not egos
• Courageous: We take risks and challenge the status quo
• Innovative: We're constantly learning, creating, and adapting
• Lean: We focus on customers, using lean testing to learn how to serve them best
• Humble: Past success is not a guarantee of future success

If these things matter to you, come join the team here at JustAnswer!

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Work Environment

JustAnswer, India has adopted a remote-first/hybrid work environment in most locations. Some teams occasionally have the option to meet in person for teaming, collaboration, or social events. With employee well-being as a top priority, where legally permissible, employees must be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 to attend these optional in-person events.

Our Commitment to Diversity

At JustAnswer, we embrace workplace diversity. We believe diversity drives richer insights, fuels innovation, and creates better outcomes. We are committed to attracting and developing an engaged and inclusive workforce. Team members from diverse backgrounds and unique perspectives are crucial to the JustAnswer mission of helping all people. Individuals seeking career opportunities at JustAnswer are considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status under all applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances.

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