About Exly:
Exly is an all-in-one business platform built for knowledge entrepreneurs, coaches, trainers & course creators to start, sell, market and manage their programs (courses, online sessions, consultations and workshops). Exly is a Y-Combinator backed start-up and has raised funding from India's top VC funds. The company is founded by IIT Kharagpur / IIM Calcutta / BCG alumni.
We are at the forefront of the Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) industry, revolutionizing how knowledge businesses, coaches & trainers operate and thrive in today's digital landscape. With our cutting-edge solutions, we empower entrepreneurs to streamline their operations, enhance productivity, and achieve their business goals more efficiently.
Website: www.exlyapp.com
About the role:
We are hiring a detail-oriented and proactive Senior Finance Associate / Assistant Manager to join our Finance team in Gurgaon. You will play a key role in driving financial accuracy, managing statutory compliance, supporting audit processes, and enabling cross-functional financial visibility in a fast-scaling SaaS business. This is a hands-on role requiring ownership across core financial operations, taxation, monthly closures, revenue recognition, investor reporting, and financial control.
Key Responsibilities
1. Financial Reporting & Month-End Close
• Lead monthly financial closure with accurate booking of accruals, depreciation, prepaids, and provisions
• Prepare and maintain financial statements – P&L, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow
• Perform ledger scrutiny, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules
2. Revenue Recognition & SaaS Accounting
• Ensure accurate revenue recognition as per SaaS models (subscriptions, deferred revenue)
• Coordinate with Sales, Tech, and Operations teams to verify invoicing, collections, and contract adherence
3. Taxation & Statutory Compliance
• Handle GST compliance: filing of GSTR-1, 3B, and reconciliation with 2B
• Manage TDS, tax return filing, and tax audit-related activities
• Ensure timely vendor payments and documentation for tax compliance
4. Audit, Banking & Controls
• Coordinate with internal and external auditors, prepare audit schedules and resolve queries
• Maintain documentation and support implementation of process-level financial controls
• Manage banking operations, vendor payments, and liaise with banks for account and relationship management
5. MIS, Variance & Investor Reporting
• Prepare monthly MIS, including P&L variance analysis, department-level spends, and cash flow
• Support investor and board-level reporting with structured financial data and commentary
• Track and report key business and financial KPIs
6. Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Sales, HR, Legal, Product, and Operations
• Support data and finance inputs for budgeting, contract validation, and operational cost tracking Requirements
Requirements
• 3+ years of experience in a finance or controllership role
• Strong working knowledge of accounting, GST, TDS, and financial closing
• Experience in a SaaS or tech-enabled business is preferred
• Proficient in MS Excel; experience with Tally, Zoho, QuickBooks, or any ERP
• Excellent attention to detail, ability to manage deadlines, and strong communication skills Educational Qualifications
• Mandatory: B. Com
• Preferred: MBA in Finance or CA Inter (IPCC)