Senior Finance Executive

# Senior Finance Executive
Company: Mellow Designs Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka Experience: 3+ Years Employment Type: Full-time Working Days: Monday to Friday Working Hours: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM

## About Mellow Designs
Founded in 2018 by Rohit Dhongade, Founder & Creative Director, Mellow Designs is a branding and digital marketing studio focused on creating meaningful brand experiences. Our services include branding, logo and visual identity development, website design, advertising, social media marketing, media planning, photography, video production, brand consultation and strategic business development. We believe in quality over quantity, creative thinking and efficient execution. Our team works with brands across diverse industries to develop distinctive and impactful brand experiences.

## Role Overview
We are looking for a detail-oriented and experienced Senior Finance Executive to manage the company's day-to-day finance and accounting operations. The ideal candidate should have strong knowledge of accounting principles, accounts payable, accounts receivable, vendor and client payments, GST compliance, reconciliations and financial reporting.
The candidate should be capable of independently handling routine finance operations, maintaining accurate financial records and coordinating with internal teams, clients, vendors, banks and external consultants.
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Key Responsibilities

1. Accounts Payable (AP) & Vendor Management

- Manage vendor invoices, bills and payment schedules.
- Verify invoices, supporting documents and payment approvals.
- Process vendor payments and maintain accurate payment records.
- Track outstanding payables and vendor ageing reports.
- Reconcile vendor accounts and resolve discrepancies.

2. Accounts Receivable (AR) & Client Management

- Prepare and issue client invoices on time.
- Monitor outstanding receivables and follow up on overdue payments.
- Maintain client-wise outstanding reports and ageing statements.
- Reconcile customer accounts and resolve billing discrepancies.
- Coordinate with internal teams regarding billing and payment status.

3. Banking & Payment Operations

- Handle day-to-day banking transactions and payment processing.
- Maintain daily bank books and cash/bank records.
- Perform regular bank reconciliations.
- Manage employee reimbursements and other approved payments.
- Coordinate with banks and financial consultants whenever required.

4. GST & Statutory Compliance

- Prepare and coordinate GST returns, including GSTR-1 and GSTR-3B.
- Reconcile purchase records with GSTR-2B and verify Input Tax Credit (ITC).
- Ensure timely collection and maintenance of GST-related documents.
- Handle TDS calculations, deductions, payments and return coordination.
- Coordinate Income Tax and other statutory compliance requirements with external consultants.
- Maintain proper documentation for audits and statutory records.

5. Accounting & Financial Reporting

- Maintain accurate books of accounts using Zoho Books or similar accounting software.
- Record sales, purchases, invoices, receipts, payments and journal entries.
- Maintain customer, vendor and bank ledgers.
- Perform regular account reconciliations.
- Assist with monthly closing activities, accruals and financial statements.
- Prepare monthly MIS reports and finance-related summaries.
- Identify discrepancies and ensure timely resolution.

6. Payroll & Internal Coordination

- Coordinate with HR for monthly payroll inputs and employee-related payments.
- Verify reimbursement claims and supporting documents.
- Maintain accurate records of salary-related financial transactions.
- Support finance-related administrative and operational requirements.

7. General Responsibilities

- Maintain organised financial records and databases.
- Respond to finance-related queries from vendors, clients and internal teams.
- Handle confidential financial information responsibly.
- Manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
- Support management with financial data, analysis and ad hoc requirements.

Skills & Qualifications

- Bachelor's degree in Commerce, Accounting, Finance or a related field.
- MBA in Finance or relevant postgraduate qualification is an added advantage.
- Minimum 3+ years of experience in finance and accounting operations.
- Strong knowledge of accounting principles and bookkeeping.
- Practical experience in AP, AR, vendor payments and client collections.
- Good working knowledge of GST, TDS and statutory compliance.
- Hands-on experience with Zoho Books, Tally or similar accounting software.
- Strong proficiency in MS Excel and Google Sheets.
- Good analytical, reconciliation and problem-solving skills.
- Strong communication and coordination skills.
- High attention to detail, accuracy and confidentiality.

Must-Have Skills

- Zoho Books or similar accounting software.
- MS Excel / Google Sheets.
- GST return preparation and reconciliation knowledge.
- Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable management.
- Bank and ledger reconciliation.

Good to Have

- Experience working in a branding, advertising, digital marketing or creative agency.
- Familiarity with Keka or other HRMS/payroll platforms.
- Experience coordinating with tax consultants, auditors and banking partners.
- Knowledge of Income Tax and other statutory portals.

What You Will Learn at Mellow

- Work with finance operations in a creative and fast-paced agency environment.
- Understand financial workflows across branding, advertising and digital projects.
- Coordinate with different teams and business stakeholders.
- Gain exposure to business operations, financial planning and reporting.
- Develop independent ownership and decision-making skills.

## Our Work Culture
We value originality, independent execution, teamwork and thoughtful problem-solving. We encourage open discussions, creative thinking and ownership of responsibilities while maintaining a strong focus on deadlines and quality.
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Perks & Benefits

- Tea, lunch and snacks at the office.
- Interactive sessions and brainstorming activities.
- Team-building activities.
- Weekends off.
- Health insurance.
- Work-from-home flexibility, subject to company policy.

## How to Apply
Interested candidates can share their updated resume along with details of their relevant finance and accounting experience.