Accountant

Company Overview

At Zuora, we do Modern Business. We’re helping people subscribe to new ways of doing business that are better for people, companies and ultimately the planet. It’s an approach resulting from the shift to the Subscription Economy that puts customers first by building recurring relationships instead of one-time product sales and focuses on sustainable growth. Through our leading expertise and multi-product suite, we are transforming all industries and working with the world’s most innovative companies to monetize new business models, nurture subscriber relationships and optimize their digital experiences.

The Team & Role

The Corporate Finance Team in India is a specialized group of professionals that manage finance operations, payroll accounting, direct and indirect tax compliances, fixed assets and the reporting requirements for Zuora Inc’s India entity. We are extremely proud on our ability to work together and across the other functions in the organization. We take pride in building out processes that allow us to achieve strict deadlines and compliance. All of this while maintaining flexibility and work-life balance. As a team we enjoy spending time together and respecting the other team members both inside and outside of the office!

The current role critical as it enables the Corporate finance team to compliment the growth of Zuora by providing critical finance support to the business and managing the financial operations. The candidate will have an important role to play in closure of books of accounts and preparation of financials at India level which would go a long way for a smooth consolidation and timely reporting of numbers by Zuora Inc. to the Wall Street. This role will provide a wonderful career building opportunity because unlike other specialized finance roles, this position will allow the candidate to get broader exposure in all areas of finance and accounts.

The position will be based out of Chennai and is a hybrid position. So, you will work both remotely and in the office. Of course, you’re welcome to come into the office more often if you stay close to the office.

What You’ll do

As part of this team the selected candidate will communicate and interact freely with team members and leadership group to resolve queries in key areas that they operate in and achieve positive deliverables for Zuora India. The key areas of operation and deliverables will be:

• Employee Travel & Expense (T&E) Management:
• Handle and Process T&E Reimbursements.
• Maintaining staff payment tracking sheet and updating it regularly.

• Accounts Payables:
• Managing Accounts payables process.
• Timely reconciliations of vendor balances.

• Treasury:
• Initiation and recording of banking transactions.
• Treasury management / Cashflow preparation.

• Book close and Reporting:
• Provide support on monthly closing and year-end closing processes.
• Timely Preparation of Monthly MIS Reports.

• Audit and Tax compliance:
• Providing support in statutory and tax audits.
• Handling statutory compliance and ensure tax compliances. (e.g. TDS / GST, Income Tax, SEZ, etc.).

What You will need

Currently, we are looking for candidates who have good communication skills along with the below must-haves:

• CA Inter/Bachelor’s/Master’s degree - In the field of Commerce/Finance/General Administration.
• Minimum 2 -4+ years of experience in finance and accounting.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Experience of working with Tally.

It would be a plus if the you have working knowledge on the below:

• Netsuite - Accounting ERP
• Coupa - Procurement Management Tool
• Navan – Travel & Expense Management Tool

#ZEOLife at Zuora

As an industry pioneer, our work is constantly evolving and challenging us in new ways that require us to think differently, iterate often and learn constantly—it’s exciting. Our people, whom we refer to as “ZEOs" are empowered to take on a mindset of ownership and make a bigger impact here. Our teams collaborate deeply, exchange different ideas openly and together we’re making what’s next possible for our customers, community and the world. 

As part of our commitment to building an inclusive, high-performance culture where ZEOs feel inspired, connected and valued, we support ZEOs with:

• Competitive compensation, corporate bonus program and performance rewards, company equity and retirement programs
• Medical insurance
• Generous, flexible time off 
• Paid holidays, “wellness” days and company wide end of year break
• 6 months fully paid parental leave 
• Learning & Development stipend
• Opportunities to volunteer and give back, including charitable donation match
• Free resources and support for your mental wellbeing  

Specific benefits offerings may vary by country and can be viewed in more detail during your interview process.

Location & Work Arrangements

Organizations and teams at Zuora are empowered to design efficient and flexible ways of working, being intentional about scheduling, communication, and collaboration strategies that help us achieve our best results. In our dynamic, globally distributed company, this means balancing flexibility and responsibility — flexibility to live our lives to the fullest, and responsibility to each other, to our customers, and to our shareholders. For most roles, we offer the flexibility to work both remotely and at Zuora offices.

Our Commitment to an Inclusive Workplace

Think, be and do you! At Zuora, different perspectives, experiences and contributions matter. Everyone counts. Zuora is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an inclusive environment for all.

Zuora does not discriminate on the basis of, and considers individuals seeking employment with Zuora without regards to, race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, political views or activity, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply. Applicants in need of special assistance or accommodation during the interview process or in accessing our website may contact us by sending an email to assistance(at)zuora.com.