Finance Specialist

Company Description BlueOptima s vision is to become the global reference for the optimisation of the performance of Software Engineers across all industries We provide industry-leading objective metrics in software development We enable large organisations to deliver better software faster and at lower cost with technology that pushes the limits of what has been done before We are a global company which has consistently doubled in headcount and revenue YoY with no external investment We currently are located in 4 countries London our HQ Mexico India and the USA total number of 115 employees and increasing every day from 34 different nationalities and with over 25 languages spoken We promote an open minded environment and encourage our employees to create their own success story in this high-performance environment Location Bangalore India Department Finance We are currently looking for a Finance Specialist to join our Finance team in our Bangalore Office Reporting to the Finance Manager this role will impact the team as an integral part of the day-to-day financial operations and financial accounting side of the business This opportunity within our Finance team will focus on day-to-day finance operations such as AP AR payroll supporting month-end and year-end closures and audits It involves working closely with the rest of the Finance team and the larger organisation in ensuring quality and delivery of the financial data and evolution of the financial processes What you ll do Manage day-to-day operations of the finance team across all locations Take care of AP and AR functions ensuring timely and accurate payment of dues and timely collections from customers Own and manage the payroll process across all locations Act as the go-to-person for all payroll related queries for the employees of the group Liaise with finance consultants across different locations on varying topics related to accounting and compliance Work closely with the rest of the team and consultants in ensuring timely and accurate books closure monthly Assist in yearly local and group audits Review GL accounting and perform balance sheet reconciliations and variance analysis for cost and revenue items Review existing processes and provide suggestions and implement changes to make finance processes more efficient Exposure to global finance projects and opportunities to work closely with across functions thereby accelerating learning and growth Qualifications Essential Requirements Bachelors Masters in Accounting Finance BCOM MCOM MBA CA Inter cleared is a plus Minimum 3-4 years prior experience in handling AP AR and Payroll Solid understanding of basic fundamentals of accounting Understanding of taxation concepts like GST TDS Proficient in spreadsheets and presentations Prior experience in cloud based accounting tools like Zoho Xero Quicbooks etc Prior experience of working in a multi-region multi-currency setup is a plus Prior experience in reviewing handling sales tax VAT of US UK is a plus Additional Information Why join our team Culture and Growth Global team with a creative innovative and welcoming mindset Rapid career growth and opportunity to be an outstanding and visible contributor to the company s success Freedom to create your own success story in a high performance environment Training programs and Personal Development Plans for each employee Benefits 32 days of holidays this includes public and religious holidays Contributions to your Provident Fund which can be matched by the company above the statutory minimum as agreed Gratuity payments Private Medical Insurance provided by the company Employee Spouse 2 Children 2 Parents 12 Weeks Paid Paternity Leave 6 months Maternity leave Support with childcare costs 50 Work from Home Equipment allowance Flexible Work from Home policy - 2 days home p w Flexible Work from Long Distance - 4 weeks a year Sponsored Learning Opportunities Team Socials Stay connected with us on or keep an eye on our for future opportunities