Accountant at Candex in Pune, Maharashtra, IN

About

Candex is a rapidly growing private global B2B fintech company on a mission to reshape the way businesses transact. Our tech-based solution makes purchasing fast and easy for enterprise buyers. Recognized in the ProcureTech 100 for Procurement Innovation, our SaaS Platform and accompanying services completely transform the buying experience for large companies around the globe. Buyers enjoy the simplicity of Candex for their purchases, vendors get paid faster, and procurement teams love the increased control they gain over purchases — Everyone wins!

We serve companies in the Global 2,000 and our existing clients include some of the world’s biggest corporations. We’ve raised over $130M from leading investors including Goldman Sachs, 9Yards Capital, JP Morgan, American Express, Altos, Craft, and NFX. Available in almost 50 countries, Candex is expanding our already robust footprint and is looking for ambitious, fun people to join us on our mission to revolutionize the way businesses engage and pay their suppliers.

The Role

We are seeking a hands-on Accountant with strong expertise in accounting and tax, along with excellent interpersonal skills, to support our growth and expansion while ensuring compliance with all local reporting requirements. This is a hybrid role, going into an office 3x a week.

Responsibilities

• Reconcile the general ledger, ensuring accuracy and consistency in recording financial transactions
• Assist controllers in completing their monthly tasks per set timelines, including reconciling (monthly), calculating taxes/VAT, and assisting with audits
• Assist in the preparation and filing of tax returns, ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal regulations for multiple countries
• Support the year-end closing processes, including complex journal entries, accruals, and reconciliations, inter-company balances and transfer pricing adjustments
• Ad-hoc business projects as well as automation projects and processes improvement

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of experience in Accounting and Bookkeeping processes, audit, tax and other regulatory compliances
• CA, Inter CA or Bachelor's Degree in Business/Finance/Accounting
• Big 4 experience is a plus but not required
• Proficient in Netsuite accounting or other ERP software
• Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills
• Excellent organizational skills, ability to handle and prioritize multiple, competing priorities
• Strong analytical/problem-solving skills
• A keen eye for detail to identify and rectify numerical errors or discrepancies
• Solid communication and interpersonal skills (both written and oral)
• Self-motivation and the ability to work independently

Why Work With Us

• We are humble, hungry, intelligent and collaborative. Work alongside teammates who value curiosity, kindness, and shared success.
• Competitive Compensation – Earn a salary and benefits that reflect your skills and impact.
• Parental Leave – Take meaningful time to bond with your growing family.
• Flexible Work Environment – Balance life and work with adaptable schedules.
• Global Team + Mindset – Join a diverse, international team that thinks beyond borders.
• Tech Setup – Get the gear and support you need to work comfortably.
• Professional Development – Grow your skills with training and learning sessions.
• Internal Mobility – Explore new global roles and career paths without leaving the company.
• Team Outings – Connect and celebrate with colleagues through regular social events.

Our Values

• Be a Stickler for Details - we think about the details when making decisions and ensure we haven’t overlooked anything.
• Debate, Decide, Deliver - Candexers foster a culture of open debate so we can make the right decision.
• Innovate to Simplify - we continuously look for simpler ways to do everything.
• Follow Through, Follow Up - we are always moving the ball forward – when we say we will do something, we do it.
• Attract & Develop the Best - we expect each hire to raise the bar, and once they start, they should continue to develop their skills with the support of leadership.
• Keep an Obsessive Customer Focus - our customers’ satisfaction is our obsession, and we will stop at nothing to make their experience simple & flawless.
• Learn & Be Curious - we foster an environment of continual learning and encourage challenging questions and believe curiosity drives innovation and improvement.
• Act with Integrity & Professionalism - we act with honesty, transparency, and ethical principles – ensuring our actions align with our values.