Job Title: Finance & Compliance Manager / Assistant Manager – Finance

(Designation can be finalised based on experience)

Department: Finance & Accounts

Location: [Bangalore]

Reporting To: Finance Controller / Head – Finance

Role Overview

We are looking for a Finance & Compliance professional to manage end-to-end statutory compliances, payroll processing for staffing projects, and audit coordination. The role requires hands-on experience in TDS, GST, PF, ESI, Professional Tax, salary processing, and handling statutory and tax audits, along with responding to income tax and GST notices.

Key Responsibilities

1. Statutory & Tax Compliances

• Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual compliances including:
  • TDS (calculation, challan payment, returns, Form 16/16A)
  • GST (GSTR-1, GSTR-3B, reconciliation with books, notices)
  • PF, ESI & Professional Tax (returns, challans, reconciliations)
• Ensure timely payment of statutory dues and filing of returns
• Track due dates and ensure zero non-compliance

2. Payroll & Staffing Project Salary Processing

• Handle end-to-end salary processing for staffing / contractual employees
• Ensure accurate processing of:
  • Salaries
  • PF, ESI, PT deductions
  • Final settlements (F&F)
• Coordinate with operations for:
  • Attendance data
  • Salary validations
  • Timely disbursement
• Ensure compliance with labour laws applicable to staffing projects

3. Audit Management

• Independently manage and coordinate:
  • Statutory Audit
  • Tax Audit
  • GST Audit
  • Internal / Special audits (if any)
• Prepare audit schedules, reconciliations, and supporting documents
• Act as the single point of contact for auditors
• Ensure timely closure of audit queries and observations

4. Notice Handling & Regulatory Communication

• Draft and manage replies for:
  • Income Tax notices
  • GST notices
  • Other statutory communications
• Coordinate with consultants where required
• Ensure proper documentation and follow-up until closure

5. Reporting & Controls

• Maintain proper documentation and compliance trackers
• Support finance team in:
  • Month-end close activities
  • Reconciliations related to statutory accounts
• Strengthen internal controls around payroll and compliance processes

Desired Candidate Profile

Educational Qualification

• CA (Inter) / CA (Final)
• Practical compliance exposure preferred over purely theoretical knowledge

Experience

• 4–7 years of relevant experience
• Mandatory experience in:
  • GST, TDS, PF, ESI, PT compliances
  • Payroll processing (preferably staffing / manpower industry)
  • Audit coordination and notice handling

Skill Set

• Strong understanding of:
  • Indian tax laws
  • Labour law compliances
• Hands-on experience with:
  • Payroll systems
  • Accounting / ERP tools
  • Excel (advanced working)
• Good drafting skills for notices and audit replies
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple deadlines

Preferred Industry Background

• Staffing / Manpower services
• Services / Consulting companies
• Gig economy / Payroll-heavy organisations

Soft Skills

• High ownership and accountability
• Strong coordination and follow-up skills
• Detail-oriented with compliance mindset
• Ability to work under tight timelines

One-Line Role Summary (For HR Screening)

A hands-on finance professional responsible for end-to-end statutory compliances, staffing payroll processing, audit management, and regulatory notice handling.