Finance Associate Job in Falconx

Finance Associate FalconX

Location: Bangalore
Experience: 3 5 Years
Education: Accounting Graduate + Professional degree (CA/CPA preferred)

About FalconX

FalconX is a pioneering team of operators, investors, and builders transforming institutional access to the crypto markets. Operating at the intersection of traditional finance and cutting-edge technology, FalconX simplifies the complex and fragmented digital asset ecosystem. Our platform enables seamless navigation across all digital asset strategies, providing institutional clients with access, liquidity, and trading solutions traditionally found in conventional financial markets.

Role Overview

We are looking for a Finance Associate to support our accounting and financial operations. You will play a key role in general ledger maintenance, reconciliations, financial reporting, and process improvements, while collaborating with cross-functional teams including Trading, Treasury, Operations, and FP&A. This role is ideal for someone who is detail-oriented, analytical, and passionate about growing within the digital assets industry.

Key Responsibilities

General Ledger & Accounting

• Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts.
• Prepare and post recurring and standard journal entries with proper documentation.
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts including cash, prepaid expenses, accruals, intercompany accounts, and crypto wallets.
• Ensure accuracy of month-end and year-end close processes using tools like FloQast.

Financial Reporting & Analysis

• Run monthly financial reports, trial balances, and compile supporting schedules for balance sheet and income statements.
• Assist in variance analysis and highlight unusual fluctuations to management.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and cost tracking by providing historical data and trends.

Payroll, Prepaid, & Accrual Management

• Reconcile payroll reports and record recurring payroll journal entries.
• Update and amortize prepaid expense schedules and record accruals for unbilled expenses.

Bank & Crypto Reconciliations

• Perform weekly bank reconciliations for fiat accounts.
• Ensure crypto wallet balances align with internal records and investigate unmatched transactions.

Audit & Compliance

• Prepare documentation for audits, including account reconciliations and supporting schedules.
• Support testing, walkthroughs, and respond to auditor inquiries.
• Maintain internal controls over financial reporting with proper documentation and approval workflows.

Collaboration & Process Improvement

• Partner with Trading, Treasury, Operations, and FP&A to validate data and ensure accurate GL treatment.
• Drive process improvements to strengthen accounting practices and streamline month-end close.
• Contribute to dashboards and reporting tools for enhanced financial visibility.

Required Qualifications

• Accounting Graduate + Professional qualification (CA/CPA preferred).
• 3 5 years of experience in accounting or finance, preferably in a financial institution or fintech startup.
• Expert knowledge of IFRS and US GAAP standards.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and Google Suite.
• Familiarity with NetSuite or other ERP systems.
• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail and high accuracy.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and capable of working independently.
• Prior experience in cryptocurrency is a plus but not required.

Success in this Role

• Deliver accurate, real-time financial reporting to strengthen in-house accounting.
• Execute month-end close with minimal issues and ensure timely GL reconciliations.
• Flex across finance functions including intercompany, accruals, prepaid, and payroll.
• Collaborate effectively across teams to ensure optimal financial outcomes.
• Demonstrate adaptability, multitasking, and a continuous learning mindset in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.