Payroll & Finance Associate

[https://app.ashbyhq.com/api/images/user-content/eadb4172-e32d-48aa-b2d2-1be048f84b9c/1c9ccfe8-7946-4ad5-a384-897fea8db295/Bureau%20Careers%20gamechanger.png] ABOUT BUREAU Bureau is a unified risk decisioning platform for Compliance, Fraud, and Transaction risks. Our platform is a single decision-making engine, powered by a 1 billion+ identity knowledge graph. Over 150 Banks, fintechs, retailers, and digital platforms use Bureau to verify identities faster and stop fraud earlier globally. Bureau has raised $50M+ from renowned Silicon Valley and global investors including Sorenson Capital and PayPal Ventures and is expanding rapidly from APAC to Americas, Europe, and beyond. WHY BUREAU? Bureau is building the infrastructure that makes digital identities and transactions safe and trustworthy for billions of people. The mission is big, the problems are complex, and the impact is real. We hire people who want that level of responsibility. People who move fast, build systems from scratch, and care deeply about turning strategy into execution. If you want predictability or narrow scope, this won't be your place. If you want to shape how a scaling global company operates—keep reading. About the Role - Payroll & Finance Associate We’re seeking a Payroll & Finance Associate who can bridge the worlds of people and finance. You’ll be at the intersection of compliance, accuracy, and empathy, making sure our people across regions are paid right, on time, and with care. You’ll interact with stakeholders across India and globally, ensuring Bureau's payroll and finance processes are smooth, compliant, and transparent. This role is perfect for someone who’s detail-obsessed, systems-driven, and energized by cross-functional collaboration. What you’ll be doing Payroll Processing - Manage accurate and timely payroll through Razorpay and Rippling - Maintain clean and up-to-date employee records (new joiners, exits, FTE conversions, attendance, LOPs, bonuses) - Process and track monthly contractor invoices and ensure timely disbursements Payroll Compliance & Documentation - Ensure compliance with PF, PT, TDS, and maintain up-to-date payroll documentation - Support internal and external audits with clear, organized records - Coordinate Form 16 generation and distribution annually Flexi Benefits & Tax Planning - Maintain and update Sodexo, fuel, and driver reimbursements for tax-saving benefits - Manage documentation of flexi-benefits and communicate changes clearly to employees - Conduct employee knowledge sessions on tax savings and declarations - Validate investment proofs (80C, 80D, etc.) and calculate income tax liabilities Employee Support & Onboarding - Answer employee queries around salary slips, tax, reimbursements, and payroll breakdowns - Explain payroll components and investment declarations during onboarding - Assist with Full & Final settlements (FnF) Reimbursements & Claims - Review and verify expense claims for compliance with company policy - Maintain meticulous records and support audits Finance & Accounting - Financial Accounting: Record and maintain all financial transactions in accordance with accounting standards and statutory regulations. - Month-End Support: Assist with month-end closure activities as required. - Tax Compliance: Assist in the timely filing of monthly GST and TDS returns. What You’ll Bring To shine here, you should have: - 1-3 years of payroll experience (bonus if you’ve worked with global teams) - Hands-on experience with Razorpay, Rippling & Zoho, or similar platforms - Deep understanding of Indian payroll regulations, Income tax Act & GST - Organized, detail-oriented, and discreet, you handle sensitive data with integrity - Excellent Excel/Google Sheets skills - Clear communicator, you simplify jargon for everyone Bonus: Experience in SaaS/fintech or fast-paced startup environments. OUR CULTURE - We hire self-motivated people and get out of their way - We value performance, not hours worked - Speed, ownersh…