Office Associate

Key Responsibilities 1. Payroll Finance and Financial Controls · Supporting end-to-end salary processing activities from a finance and compliance perspective · Verification and reconciliation of payroll inputs and outputs · Review of statutory deductions including income tax and other applicable contributions · Assisting in preparation of payroll-related financial reports and reconciliations 2. Provident Fund and Pension Fund Administration · Processing withdrawals, transfers, and settlements of employee provident fund accounts · Supporting pension-related compliance and documentation · Assisting in reconciliation of provident fund contributions and records · Liaising with regulatory authorities and internal stakeholders for compliance-related matters 3. Gratuity and Other Retirement Benefit Administration · Supporting computation and processing of gratuity and retirement settlements · Verification of service records and benefit eligibility · Maintaining documentation and compliance records relating to retirement benefits 4. Statutory Compliance and Taxation · Assisting in monthly and annual tax deduction compliance activities · Supporting preparation and reconciliation of tax-related returns and challans · Ensuring maintenance of statutory records and documentation · Coordinating for timely statutory payments and filings 5. Accounting, Reconciliation and Reporting · Supporting accounting entries related to salary and retirement funds · Preparation of reconciliations between books of accounts and statutory records · Assisting in audit support, documentation and query resolution · Preparation of periodic management information reports and dashboards 6. Process Improvement and System Support · Supporting system testing, data validation and automation initiatives · Assisting in process documentation and standard operating procedures · Identifying opportunities for improving efficiency and internal controls. Requirements Eligibility Criteria · Chartered Accountant Intermediate / Cost and Management Accountant Intermediate/ Postgraduate degree in Finance, Commerce, or Management · 0–3 years of relevant experience in finance, payroll finance, compliance, taxation, or employee benefit fund operations · Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and financial data handling · Good communication and coordination skills.