Finance Associate

Location: Bengaluru

ABOUT COMPANY

Blitz enables Same-Day Delivery for eCommerce brands to provide the best on-time delivery experiences to their customers. Blitz aims to simplify scalability & unlock the growth of new-age eCommerce brands by making Same-Day delivery more convenient, reliable & affordable. Same-Day Delivery helps brands with converting their browsers into buyers, serving as a competitive advantage and reducing working capital challenges. Blitz currently engages with enterprise brands with category focus into Fashion, Beauty & Personal Care and Healthcare;

helping them with 30% - 40% increase in their website conversions & increasing retention by 2x by providing best in class experience.

ABOUT

THE ROLE

We are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented  Finance Associate  to join our Finance & Accounts team. The ideal candidate will bring a strong foundation in accounts payable, MIS vs Book reconciliation, ledger reconciliation, and financial planning. Prior exposure to the  logistics industry  and working knowledge of  Zoho Books  will be a strong advantage. The role demands high accuracy, ownership, and the ability to manage multiple finance tasks independently.

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Accounts Payable & Invoice Management
Record, verify and process vendor invoices accurately in Zoho Books
Perform three-way matching of invoices against purchase orders and GRNs
Ensure timely vendor payments as per agreed payment terms and schedules
Coordinate with vendors for outstanding invoice queries and dispute resolution
Maintain and monitor AP aging reports; flag overdue and stressed payments proactively
Track GST pending invoices and follow up with vendors for compliance
MIS vs Book Reconciliation
MIS reports and Zoho Books entries to identify variances
Ensure all transactions recorded in MIS are accurately reflected in the books of accounts
Investigate and resolve discrepancies between system-level data and actual ledger balances
MIS vs Book reconciliation summary to the Finance Manager
Maintain audit trail and documentation for all reconciliation adjustments made
Ledger Reconciliation
Perform regular vendor and internal ledger reconciliations to ensure accuracy
Identify and clear long-pending entries, duplicate payments, and unreconciled items
Assist in bank reconciliation statements and resolve mismatches on priority
Support in preparation of balance sheet schedules and vendor balance confirmations
Financial Projection & Planning
financial projections and cost forecasts
Track actual vs projected spends and highlight deviations with commentary payment plans and cash flow projections
Maintain and update projection trackers for payables, vendor costs, and operational expenses
Contribute to budgeting by providing historical data analysis and trend inputs
MIS Reporting & Zoho Books
Manage day-to-day accounting entries, journals, and adjustments in Zoho Books
Generate periodic MIS reports — AP aging, vendor-wise payables, cost variance summaries
Prepare data for management review meetings including aging analysis and payment forecasts
Ensure accurate month-end closing in Zoho Books with all provisions and accruals posted.

REQUIRED SKILLS & COMPETENCIES

B.Com / M.Com / BBA / MBA (Finance)  or equivalent — mandatory
2 year of experience  in a Finance / Accounts role (AP / AR / General Accounting)
Zoho Books  — invoice recording, vendor management, reconciliation
MIS vs Book reconciliation  and ledger matching
Strong understanding of accounts payable workflow, invoice processing, and GST basics
MS Excel  — VLOOKUP, pivot tables, SUMIF, data validation
Strong attention to detail and ability to meet month-end deadlines independently