Outsourcing in India
Outsourcing finance, accounting, payroll and compliance functions to a dedicated team in India, so internal resources stay focused on the parts of the business that need them most.
Outsourcing in India typically covers finance and accounting functions such as bookkeeping, accounts payable and receivable, payroll processing, and statutory compliance filing, delivered either as a fully outsourced function or as staff augmentation for an existing team. It is used both by domestic businesses looking to reduce overhead and by foreign companies establishing a Global Capability Centre or shared services function in India.
What our outsourcing services cover
Functions handed off cleanly, with reporting the client actually uses.
- Bookkeeping and accounting, including accounts payable, accounts receivable and bank reconciliation
- Payroll processing and statutory compliance filings such as Provident Fund, ESI and Professional Tax
- GST, TDS and income tax compliance filings on a recurring monthly or quarterly basis
- Management reporting and periodic financial statement preparation
- Advisory and support for setting up a Global Capability Centre or captive back-office unit in India
- Data security and process controls appropriate to handling client financial information
What decides whether outsourcing actually works
The elements that separate a good outsourcing relationship from a risky one.
Finance & Accounting
End-to-end bookkeeping, reconciliation, and accounts payable/receivable management handled by a dedicated team.
Payroll & Statutory Compliance
Monthly payroll processing along with Provident Fund, ESI, Professional Tax and TDS compliance handled without missed deadlines.
GCC & Shared Services Support
Advisory for foreign companies setting up a Global Capability Centre or captive back-office function in India, including entity and process design.
Data Security
Process controls and access restrictions appropriate to handling sensitive financial and payroll data on the client's behalf.
Our process
From initial consultation to completion.
Scope Definition
Identifying which functions to outsource fully and which to retain in-house.
Transition Planning
Mapping current processes and setting up the handover plan and reporting formats.
Go-Live
Taking over the outsourced function with agreed service levels and reporting cadence.
Ongoing Review
Periodic review of service quality, reporting accuracy and scope adjustments as the business evolves.
Why outsourcing engagements succeed or fail
What sets our approach apart.
Unclear scope creates gaps nobody notices until a deadline is missed
Ambiguity over who owns which specific filing or reconciliation task is one of the most common causes of a missed compliance deadline in an outsourcing relationship.
Reporting that doesn't match how the client actually makes decisions gets ignored
Outsourced reporting is only useful if it is structured around how the client's leadership actually reviews the business, not a generic template.
Cost savings without process discipline just moves the risk
Outsourcing at the lowest cost without proper process controls and review can shift compliance risk to the client without actually reducing it.
Outsourcing in India questions answered
What people ask before engaging us.
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Other areas we regularly help clients with.
Looking to outsource finance, accounting or back-office functions?
We can scope a fully outsourced function or augment your existing team.