About The/Nudge
The/Nudge is an action institute building resilient livelihoods to alleviate poverty. We work with women, farmers, tribals and youth on rural development, agriculture, skilling and economic inclusion, along with 15+ central and state government partners. Our economic inclusion journey for 25 million Indians, has reached 10 states with $230M of government funding to cover 1.25M people. Our incubator, accelerator and grand challenges have supported 225 social entrepreneurs including 17 Forbes 30U30, 3 EarthShot Prize winners, 1 Time Magazine cover and more.
Set up with support from 100+ eminent philanthropists, 40+ corporates and 15+ foundations including Gates, Mackenzie Scott, Vinod Khosla, Nandan Nilekani, Tata Trusts, Skoll, Meta, LinkedIn, HDFC, Mphasis, KPMG and L'Oreal, we are contributing towards a "poverty-free India, within our lifetime". What will you do?
- learn our programs well to represent our work to philanthropically inclined HNI/UHNIs in India and Singapore
- independently open doors with senior executives, qualify opportunities appropriately, navigate and close to expand the community of founding supporters in India and Singapore
- leverage support from our current founding supporters from to build a pipeline of prospective donors
- own annual fundraising goals - balancing short term goals while enabling long term growth.
- work with cross-functional teams and the India development team to craft high quality collaterals/proposals that align the financial needs of the organization to the giving objectives of the donors.
- represent The/Nudge in ecosystem events, as needed
Job Description: Associate / Senior Associate – Accounts Payable (AP)
Location: Bangalore (on site)
Employment Type: Full-Time
Reporting To: AD/Manager – Finance & Accounts
Role Overview
The Associate / Sr. Associate – Accounts Payable (AP) will manage end-to-end invoice processing, vendor payments, and compliance documentation. The role demands precision, accountability, and a strong understanding of financial controls. Preference will be given to candidates with CA-Inter qualification and experience in audit or accounting firms, who bring a rigorous approach to documentation, reconciliation, and statutory compliance.
Key Responsibilities
- Invoice Processing & Validation
- Review and verify invoices for accuracy, completeness, and policy compliance.
- Match invoices with purchase orders and delivery receipts.
- Ensure correct GL coding and approval workflows.
- Vendor Management
- Maintain and update vendor master data.
- Resolve vendor queries and discrepancies in a timely and professional manner.
- Payment Execution
- Prepare payment batches and ensure timely disbursement via approved channels.
- Coordinate with banks and internal teams for payment-related issues.
- Compliance & Documentation
- Ensure adherence to statutory requirements including GST, TDS, and audit protocols.
- Maintain organized records for internal and external audits.
- Reporting & Reconciliation
- Assist in monthly closing activities including AP ledger reconciliation.
- Generate reports on aging, outstanding payments, and vendor balances.
- Process Improvement
- Identify and recommend improvements in AP processes to enhance accuracy and efficiency.
Qualifications &Education
- B.Com / M.Com / MBA (Finance)
- B.Com / M.Com / MBA (Finance)
- Preferred Qualification
- CA-Inter
- CA-Inter
- Experience
- 2–3 years in AP or finance roles
- 3–5 years in AP or finance roles
- Preferred Background
- Experience in audit/accounting firms
- Experience in audit/accounting firms
- Technical Skills
- MS Excel, Tally, & ERP systems
- Advanced Excel, ERP mastery
- Compliance Knowledge
- Basic understanding of GST/TDS
- Strong grasp of tax and audit norms
Key Competencies
- High attention to detail and accuracy
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management
- Integrity and commitment to compliance
Growth Path
This role offers exposure to cross-functional finance operations and a clear path to roles such as AP Lead, Finance Analyst, or Compliance Coordinator. Candidates with CA-Inter credentials may also be considered for broader finance roles based on performance and initiative.
What’s in it for you?
Own your growth: An impact-led learning environment encourages Nudgesters to invest in their learning and capacity building needs through initiatives and policies, including L&D wallet, individual development plan and internal role change opportunities.
Find your tribe: Our hiring philosophy emphasises intent, attitude, smarts and skills, in that order, to build a cohesive environment for Nudgesters. The organisation is committed to curating people-centric policies, enhancing how employees experience life at The/Nudge.
Take big bets: Organisational initiatives are intended to facilitate Nudgesters with a view to the big picture, illustrated by our impact across 50000+ households, 15+ governments, 200+ social enterprises and Charcha: India’s largest social sector convening forum.
Make it happen: A product-based approach in an action-biased environment empowers Nudgesters to implement audacious plans. Driven to fail fast, we endeavour to optimise resources in favour of programs that align with our scale ambition.
You can learn more about what we do and how we do it through this deck. We aspire to be an inclusive and diverse organization and encourage qualified individuals irrespective of their religion, caste, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, ethnicity, age, or any other dimension of identity, to apply..
