Senior Accounts & Finance Executive

About PanScience Innovations:

PSI is India's largest venture studio in AI and Deep Tech, headquartered in New Delhi. We're committed to building science-backed, tech-enabled ventures that address high-impact, emerging market opportunities. We operate at the intersection of innovation, research, and business execution, launching bold, founder-led companies from the ground up.

About the Role:

We are looking for a hands-on Accounts & Finance Executive who can own day-to-day finance operations end-to-end. This is a high-trust, execution-heavy role with direct visibility into company cash flows, collections, and financial health.

You will work closely with the founder and be responsible for ensuring that the company's finances run smoothly, compliances are met, and collections are tightly managed.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Accounting & Compliance

• Manage day-to-day accounting (bookkeeping, entries, ledgers)
• Handle GST filings, reconciliations, and compliance
• Manage TDS filings and related documentation
• Coordinate with the external CA for audits and statutory compliance

2. Payroll & Banking

• Process monthly payroll and ensure accuracy
• Manage bank accounts, payments, and vendor disbursements
• Track expenses and maintain financial discipline

3. Invoicing & Collections (Critical)

• Raise and send invoices to clients on time
• Track receivables and follow up for payments
• Reconcile client accounts and resolve discrepancies
• Communicate with clients for pending invoices and closures

4. MIS & Financial Reporting

• Prepare monthly MIS reports
• Track cash flows, burn rate, and runway
• Provide clear answers on the financial position at any time
• Support the founder with ad-hoc financial queries and analysis

Requirements:

• CA Inter preferred
• 4-6 years of relevant experience in accounting and finance operations
• Strong working knowledge of:

- GST, TDS, and compliance processes

- Accounting tools (Tally / Zoho Books / QuickBooks)

• Excel (must be comfortable with data handling and reporting)
• Experience in handling invoicing and collections independently
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced startup or SME environment

What We're Looking For:

• High ownership and accountability
• Strong attention to detail
• Good communication skills (especially for client follow-ups)
• Trustworthy and comfortable handling sensitive financial data
• Ability to operate independently without constant supervision

Why This Role Matters:

This role sits at the core of our financial operations. You will directly impact cash flow, collections, and financial visibility for the company.