Position: Accounting & Finance Associate Location: HyderabadDepartment: Finance & Strategy Full-time | On-siteAbout BeforestBeforest is reimagining how we live with the land. We build ecologically designed, self-sustaining collectives that bring together people, farming, conservation, and regenerative economics. With over 1,000 acres under stewardship and a strong track record of execution, Beforest is growing rapidly and we're looking for mission-aligned team members to help us scale impact with integrity.Role OverviewWe are seeking a motivated and dynamic Accounting & Finance Associate who thrives in a high-energy, purpose-driven environment. This is not a back-office role it a central position that involves collaboration across Beforests teams and sister entities to build a world-class finance function from the ground up.Youll work directly with the CFO to strengthen our accounting systems, streamline reporting, drive financial insights, and support forward-looking decision-making at both the company and project level.Key ResponsibilitiesFinance Systems & Bookkeeping:- Integrate and maintain financial records in Zoho Books across multiple projects and entities- Ensure timely recording of invoices, payments, and receivables- Reconcile accounts and maintain clean, audit-ready books- Coordinate inter-entity transactions and documentationReporting & Dashboards:- Create and maintain live financial dashboards for leadership using Zoho and other tools- Prepare monthly and quarterly MIS reports, cash flow summaries, and receivables reports- Support statutory filings, compliance, and audit preparationPlanning & Strategy:- Collaborate with the CFO on project-level and consolidated financial models & forecasts- Track budgets vs actuals and highlight key variances or red flags- Assist in structuring data to support investor and lender reportingCross-Functional Coordination:- Liaise with operational teams, field managers, and sister entities for real-time financial inputs- Ensure seamless coordination between on-ground realities and financial trackingCulture & Team Building:- Help build a high-performance finance function with strong ownership and continuous learning- Identify and drive process improvements proactively- Contribute to Beforests mission of ecological restoration through finance that supports systems thinkingWho You Are- 5 to 7 years of experience in accounting, finance, or audit roles- Proficient in Zoho Books or similar cloud-based accounting systems- Strong command over Excel/Google Sheets; exposure to dash-boarding tools are a plus- Comfortable working with multiple entities and handling complexity- A self-starter who thrives in ambiguity and takes initiative- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills- Aligned with Beforests mission of long-term ecological and social regenerationBonus (Nice-to-Have)- Experience in startups, social enterprises, or mission-driven organizations- Background in impact reporting, ESG finance, or sustainable development- Exposure to fundraising support or investor relationsWhy Join Us?- Be part of a pioneering organization creating a new model for living and working with nature- Work with a passionate, collaborative, and diverse team- Opportunity to grow into a leadership role in finance- Shape systems that support real-world ecological transformation