Senior Associate/Associate Manager- Finance

Position: Senior Associate/Associate Manager- Finance (4-6 years) Location: Chennai / Delhi office (on-site) Position Type: Full Time Start Date: 1st September 2026 About Us Celebrating over sixteen years of innovative and collaborative work, Athena Infonomics has established itself as a data-driven global consultancy that leverages social science research, data science, and technology to provide user-centric, context-specific solutions and advice to decision makers. Our multidisciplinary and multi-cultural team of 95+ professionals spread across Asia, Africa, US and Europe exemplify extensive experience in designing and applying research methods to co-design and co-produce useful research that is inclusive and relevant. Our team of data scientists apply agile programming and ICT tools in order to deliver responsive and practical data and digital solutions - making for an innovative, technology-oriented business model that sets us apart in the international development space. The international business community is taking notice of this unique approach: in 2021 alone, Athena Infonomics was recognized on The Financial Times, Nikkei Asia, and Statista’s High-Growth Companies Asia-Pacific 2021 and 2022 ranking, and was selected as one of The Economic Times and Statista’s 2021, 2022 and 2023 India Growth Champions. Finance and Accounts, Contracts and Compliance •    Responsible for book-keeping, monthly closure of books of accounts, preparation of ledger reconciliation statements including inter-company reconciliation. •    Ensure proper accounting of Opex and CAPEX, Income / Revenue and Expenses etc. •    Ability to deal with cross country transactions and comply with the statutory requirements. •    Responsible for various statutory audits and accounts finalisation including for profit and not-for-profit entities, preparation of (standalone) financials and consolidated financials under applicable provisions for the group entities. •    Responsible for MIS reporting (cashflow, project and entity profitability, practice reports, IDC calculations etc) and preparation of other need-based reports. •    Supporting in Budgeting activity. •    Assisting in administering the travel and expense policy. •    Ensure Regulatory compliance under Income Tax Act, Companies Act, GST Act and other laws as applicable for the group entities: o    Compliance with Revenue Authorities o    Compliance under VAT and GST o    Compliance under Labour laws (PF, PT, social security, pension etc) as applicable o    Attending notices from various authorities efficiently. o    Others as applicable, including FEMA •    Support in preparation of reports, handling audits and compliances required under Client contracts. Review and support vetting/drafting of client and vendor contracts and handling legal matters. •    Support in Bids/proposals, pricing/FP. •    Be up to date in all the statutory and compliance matters. Others •    Data…