Manager - Finance & Accounts

Company Overview

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Job Summary

The Manager, Finance & Accounts will oversee the daily accounting processes, financial reporting, and compliance management across various entities. This role aims to ensure accurate financial records, timely statutory filings, and readiness for audits. The position demands in-depth knowledge of accounting standards, regulations, and internal controls, with a close working relationship with the Assistant Vice President (AVP) of Finance to enhance the overall finance function of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Accounts & Financial Reporting

  • Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual book closure process, including reconciliations of General Ledger (GL), bank, vendor, and customer accounts.
  • Prepare accurate financial statements (Profit and Loss, balance sheet, cash flow) in accordance with applicable accounting standards.
  • Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll accounting to ensure timely and accurate processing.
  • Maintain fixed asset registers, depreciation schedules, and provisions/accruals.
  • Ensure the accuracy and integrity of the general ledger and all supporting schedules.
  • Support the AVP – Finance with necessary data and schedules for Management Information System (MIS), board packs, and investor reporting as needed.

• Compliance Management

  • Manage end-to-end statutory, tax, transfer pricing, Goods and Services Tax (GST), and other regulatory compliance issues.
  • Coordinate GST assessments, departmental audits, tax filings (Tax Deducted at Source, GST, Income Tax), and regulatory submissions.
  • Ensure compliance with the Companies Act, Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA), Income Tax Act, GST laws, and other applicable regulations.
  • Oversee foreign subsidiary compliance, including Annual Performance Report (APR), Value Added Tax (VAT), corporate tax, and related filings, when applicable.
  • Maintain and drive a compliance calendar across entities, tracking due dates and the closure of open items.
  • Review contracts, notices, and assessments while liaising with consultants and legal counsel on regulatory interpretations.
  • Monitor regulatory developments and assess their impact on the organization.

• Audit Support

  • Act as the primary contact for statutory, tax, and GST auditors, coordinating information requests and timelines.
  • Prepare audit schedules, reconciliations, and supporting documentation for statutory, tax, and transfer pricing audits.
  • Track audit observations until closure and assist in the implementation of corrective actions.
  • Aid in financial and tax due diligence exercises (e.g., fundraising, mergers and acquisitions, lender transactions) by preparing necessary data and responding to queries with guidance from the AVP – Finance.
  • Support the design, documentation, and testing of internal controls and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

• Process Improvement & ERP Management

  • Ensure accurate and timely data entry and maintenance within the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system, preferably Oracle NetSuite.
  • Identify opportunities to automate routine accounting and compliance processes.
  • Maintain and strengthen SOPs for accounting and compliance workflows.
  • Ensure data integrity and reporting accuracy across finance systems.

Qualifications

• Educational Background

  • Chartered Accountant (CA) designation is required.

• Experience

  • 3–5 years of post-qualification experience in accounting, compliance, and audit management.
  • Preferred experience in startup, technology, Software as a Service (SaaS), service, or multinational environments.
  • Exposure to ERP-led finance operations and process automation will be an added advantage.

Preferred Skills

• Proficiency in accounting and financial reporting (Indian Accounting Standards or applicable Generally Accepted Accounting Principles).
• Strong understanding of statutory, tax, and regulatory compliance (GST, TDS, Income Tax, Companies Act, FEMA).
• Experience in audit coordination and documentation.
• Familiarity with internal controls and SOPs.
• Strong ERP skills, preferably with Oracle NetSuite.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel; working knowledge of PowerPoint.

Experience

• 3–5 years of relevant accounting, compliance, and audit management experience required.

Environment

• Work setting details not specified; remote, in-office, or hybrid environment not mentioned.

Salary

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Growth Opportunities

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Benefits

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