Accountant

About Meraki Labs: Meraki Labs is a startup incubation centre founded by Mukesh Bansal — the builder behind Myntra, Curefit, and Nurix AI. We identify breakthrough ideas across technology, health, commerce, education, and AI, and build them into companies from the ground up.   Our engineering foundation is led by Peeyush Ranjan — formerly VP at Google, VP of Engineering at Airbnb, and CTO at Flipkart — bringing world-class product and technical depth to every venture we back.   This is an on-site role, 5 days from the office in HSR, Bangalore   Role Overview: We are seeking a hands-on Finance & Accounts Manager to oversee end-to-end accounting, finance operations, and compliance for a growing startup. This role requires a blend of execution and ownership—someone who can both do the groundwork and build scalable processes.   Finance & Accounts Manager (3–5 years, CA Preferred)   Key Responsibilities 1. Accounting & Financial Management Maintain and oversee books of accounts and ledgers Manage invoice processing, entries, and reconciliations Drive monthly and annual financial closures Prepare MIS, financial reports, and analysis   2. Finance Operations & Execution Handle day-to-day finance operations including: Payment processing and tracking Purchase order (PO) management Vendor management and reconciliations Ensure smooth coordination across internal teams and external vendors   3. Cash Flow, Treasury & Expense Management Manage cash flow planning and working capital Track expenses, reimbursements, and petty cash Oversee collections and payable cycles Support banking operations and relationships   4. Financial Planning & Control Support budgeting and forecasting exercises Conduct variance analysis and cost tracking Build and improve financial controls and processes   5. Compliance & Regulatory Ensure compliance with: GST, TDS, and other statutory requirements Companies Act / LLP regulations (as applicable) Assist/manage: Audit processes (internal & statutory) GST/TDS filings and documentation Support FEMA compliance (if applicable)   6. Startup Setup & Process Building Assist in setting up finance processes and systems Work closely with founders on financial planning and decision-making Drive automation and efficiency in finance workflows   Ideal Profile CA / M.com/B.Com http://M.com/B.Com with relevant experience 3–5 years of experience in accounting/finance roles (startup experience preferred) Strong understanding of: Accounting principles GST, TDS, and basic compliance Hands-on with Excel and accounting tools Ability to work independently in a high-ownership environment   What This Role Offers High ownership and visibility with founders End-to-end exposure across finance, compliance, and strategy Opportunity to build finance function from ground up