Senior Associate, India Finance (Hyderabad)

About this job

Schrödinger is a prominent technology and life sciences company that builds advanced chemical simulation software for materials science, biotechnology, and pharmaceutical research, aiming to enhance human health. The company is hiring a Senior Associate, India Finance for its Hyderabad office to support financial operations. In this role, you will be part of the India finance team, contributing to the organization's mission by handling crucial financial workflows. A typical day involves processing vendor invoices, preparing purchase orders, managing master data in Oracle NetSuite, verifying employee expenses, and executing core accounting tasks like journal entries and bank reconciliations. You will also handle periodic tax obligations such as GST and TDS, generate MIS reports, assist with financial audits, and collaborate with teams across multiple geographies to resolve finance-related queries and drive efficiency improvements.

Responsibilities

• Prepare purchase orders and work orders according to corporate financial policies.
• Verify and process vendor invoices through 3-way matching.
• Manage vendor and employee master data records in Oracle NetSuite.
• Verify employee expense reimbursements and corporate credit card statements.
• Execute day-to-day accounting tasks including bill payments, journal entries, and month-end close accruals.
• Prepare Bank Reconciliation Statements and cash flow reports.
• Calculate, deposit, and file periodic direct and indirect tax liabilities like TDS and GST.
• Generate MIS financial reports and support internal and external audits.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in Finance with 6 to 8 years of relevant experience, or CA-IPCC with 3 to 5 years of experience.
• Advanced knowledge of general accounting principles, accounts payable, and treasury management.
• Practical proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace tools.
• Hands-on experience with ERP systems, specifically Oracle NetSuite.
• Familiarity with US GAAP reporting standards.
• Strong analytical, critical-thinking, and reconciliation skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and communicate clearly with international teams.

Good to have

• Proficiency in Indian statutory tax regulations including GST and TDS filing procedures.

Who should apply

This role is ideal for experienced finance and accounting professionals with several years of operational background in general accounting, ERP systems like Oracle NetSuite, and financial workflows. It suits candidates who possess strong analytical skills, can work independently with minimal supervision, and are comfortable communicating with international teams in a fast-paced environment. This position is not suitable for freshers, as it specifically requires a minimum of 3 to 8 years of relevant experience depending on the educational qualification.

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