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We’re a fast-growing, passionate team backed over 100K+ active users globally. Double-digit ARR in less than 4 years, amazing investors and team who truly believe in our mission.

Our mission is clear: Become the default companion for every photographer in the world.

If you care deeply about building meaningful products, working with curious and driven teammates, and being part of a team that genuinely loves what they do, we’d love to meet you.

Let’s create the future of AI in photography, together.

🚀 Your Mission

As a Finance Associate, you will own day-to-day finance operations across India and the US, ensuring timely compliance, accurate financial reporting, vendor management, and internal process control. You'll be a key support to the finance lead and a future potential backup for core finance responsibilities.

🎯 What You Will Do

• Accounting & Bookkeeping
• Manage end-to-end accounting for both India and US entities.
• Record day-to-day journal entries including accruals, prepayments, intercompany adjustments, and reclassifications.
• Ensure timely reconciliation of all bank accounts (India & US).
• Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable ledgers.
• Review general ledger accounts and ensure accuracy before month- end close.
• Maintain and update fixed assets records (servers, laptops, cameras, etc.) with depreciation schedules.
• Payroll & Compliance
• Handle payroll processing (in-house) after reviewing all payroll- related data.
• Ensure compliance with PF, PT, ESIC, TDS, and other statutory requirements.
• Prepare and file TDS & GST returns accurately and on time.
• Support US payroll processing (inhouse) and ensure proper recording in books.
• Stay updated with Indian and US tax regulations — state and federal.
• Payments & Receipts
• Process vendor payments, employee reimbursements, and statutory payments for India and US entities.
• Manage foreign remittance payments ensuring compliance with FEMA guidelines.
• Reporting & Closings
• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closing activities.
• Prepare management reports — P&L, Balance Sheet, variance analysis, and expense summaries.
• Assist in consolidation of financials across entities (India & US).
• Prepare schedules and reconciliations required for internal and statutory audits.
• Taxation & Compliance
• Ensure timely filings of TDS, GST, and income tax returns for India.
• Coordinate with external consultants for US tax filings (state and federal).
• Maintain compliance calendar to ensure no statutory deadlines are missed.
• Audit & Documentation
• Prepare and maintain audit documentation for internal, statutory, and group audits.
• Assist auditors during audit cycles with required financial data and explanations.
• Process Improvement & Coordination
• Collaborate cross-functionally (HR, Operations, Legal, US finance teams) to resolve finance-related queries.
• Implement process improvements for efficiency in accounting and reporting.
• Participate in automation initiatives — e.g., expense management tools, reconciliation software, etc.
• Ensure adherence to internal controls and accounting policies.
• Tools & Systems
• Hands-on experience with accounting software (Zoho Books / QuickBooks / NetSuite / Tally).
• Strong proficiency in MS Excel and Google Sheets (vlookups, pivots, reconciliations)
  

💪 What We're Looking For

• 4+ years experience in Finance / Accounting
• Hands-on experience with TDS, GST returns & statutory compliance
• Experience in payroll compliance (PF) & statutory filings
• Exposure to audits (internal/statutory)
• Experience working in a structured finance team in a mid-size or growth-stage startup
• Startup experience is a must
• Strong documentation habits & communication skills
• Experience managing fixed assets
• CA-Inter qualified/ MBA Finance
  
  

What happens after you apply?

• Step 1: If your profile aligns with our vibe and requirements for the role, our people team will reach out to you for a brief phone call.
• Step 2: If everything aligns, your next chat will be with one of your future team members to better understand the role and your experience.
• Step 3: You will then be given a task - this helps us evaluate your thought process and help you showcase your expertise.
• Step 4: If everything goes well, you will meet the leadership for a quick bar-raiser round.
• Step 5: If you do manage to clear all rounds, this is the point we make an offer, shake hands, and welcome you to the team.
  
  

You Will Work With

• Captain: Sakshi
• Team Members: Satya and the rest of the Aftershoot team.