ASSOCIATE MANAGER

Company Overview

Humans of Bombay is India’s leading storytelling platform that shares real, raw, and inspiring human stories from across the country. Through powerful narratives, videos, and digital campaigns, we aim to celebrate the diversity, resilience, and spirit of people. Our mission is to build empathy and connection through storytelling — one story at a time. With millions of followers across platforms, Humans of Bombay has grown into a space where voices are heard, emotions are shared, and humanity takes center stage.

Job Summary

The Associate Manager will play a crucial role in overseeing accounting, compliance, and reporting activities. This position contributes to the organization’s goals by ensuring accurate financial records, supporting statutory compliance, and coordinating vendor management effectively.

Responsibilities

• Accounting & Bookkeeping:

  • Manage daily accounting entries in Tally / Zoho Books.
  • Reconcile vendor invoices, expense claims, and petty cash.
  • Assist in monthly closing activities — journal entries, accruals, and reconciliations.
  • Track inter-department expense allocations and project-level costing.

• Statutory Compliance:

  • Prepare and support filings for GST, TDS, PF, ESI, and PT.
  • Maintain compliance calendar; coordinate with chartered accountants (CAs) for due dates and return submissions.
  • Support in compiling data for tax audit, statutory audit, and Registrar of Companies (ROC) filings.
  • Maintain records for employee-related statutory payments.

• Reimbursements & Payroll Support:

  • Process reimbursement claims as per company policy.
  • Validate invoices and approvals before payment release.
  • Coordinate with HR for monthly payroll inputs and employee-related deductions.

• Vendor Management & Banking:

  • Prepare payment proposals and update payment trackers.
  • Maintain vendor master data and ensure documentation (PAN, GST, etc.).
  • Coordinate with banks for payments, fund transfers, and statements.

• Legal & Compliance Coordination:

  • Maintain a repository of Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs), agreements, and vendor contracts.
  • Support in renewals, signature tracking (via DocuSign), and filing.

• MIS & Reporting:

  • Assist in preparing monthly Management Information System (MIS) reports (P&L summary, expense analysis).
  • Support budget vs actual tracking and management reports for leadership.

Qualifications

• Educational Qualifications: B. Com / M. Com / Inter-CA preferred.
• Experience: 2 – 4 years of relevant experience in finance, accounting, or compliance.
• Technical Skills:
  • Working knowledge of Tally / Zoho Books / Excel.
  • Familiarity with GST, TDS, and payroll compliance.
• Soft Skills: Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and comfortable coordinating across departments and vendors.

Preferred Skills

• Knowledge of accounting principles and financial regulations.
• Proficiency in report generation and data analysis.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Experience

2 – 4 years of relevant experience in finance, accounting, or compliance are required.

Environment

The position is located at Paragon Center, H wing, 3rd floor, Pandurang Budhkar Marg, Lower Parel, providing a collaborative office environment for team-oriented tasks.

Salary

Not specified.

Growth Opportunities

Not specified.

Benefits

Not specified.