Assistant Manager – Financial Reporting – NBFC/BFS – CA

Key Responsibilities:

1. Project Management:

– Take ownership of finance-related projects, managing timelines, budgets, resources, and stakeholder communications.

– Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure the successful completion of projects.

– Ensure the finance team is adequately trained on new systems and automation tools.

2. Financial Reporting & Analytics:

– Leverage automation tools and integrated financial systems to streamline financial reporting.

– Ensure timely and accurate preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.

– Assist in the development of dashboards and automated reporting tools for management.

3. Audit Management:

– Coordinate and manage the end-to-end audit process, including Internal Audit, Statutory Audit, RBI/Regulatory Audit and other assurance reviews.

– Act as the primary finance coordination point for auditors, ensuring timely sharing of financial data, schedules, workings, process notes and supporting documentation.

– Coordinate with respective business and functional teams for resolution of audit queries and ensure timely closure of audit requirements.

– Assist in designing and strengthening Risk Control Matrices (RCMs), internal controls and process documentation based on audit findings and identified control gaps.

– Work closely with internal audit, statutory auditors and other assurance teams to improve the overall control environment and audit readiness.

4. Compliance & Risk Management:

– Ensure financial systems are compliant with Indian regulatory requirements.

– Prepare RCMs and process notes to assess risks, implement controls, and ensure data security.

– Keep up to date with industry trends and changes in financial regulations that may impact the business.

– Regulatory reporting of monthly and quarterly returns to the RBI.

5. Process Automation:

– Lead automation initiatives in financial processes, including invoicing, reconciliation, reporting, and budgeting.

– Identify manual processes and assess automation opportunities to increase efficiency, reduce errors, and enhance productivity.

– Work closely with the IT and operations teams to design and implement automated solutions.

– Monitor the performance of automation tools and systems, ensuring they deliver expected results.

Desired Skills and Experience:

Education:

– Chartered Accountant.

– Additional certifications in project management (e.g., PMP, Agile) or IT systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) will be a plus.

Experience:

– Minimum 3-5 years of experience in finance and accounting.

– Experience in the NBFC or banking sector is desirable.

Technical Skills:

– Strong understanding of financial systems and software integration.

– Proficiency in Excel, data analysis, and reporting.

– Familiarity with Indian financial regulations (RBI, SEBI, GST, etc.).