Manager – Finance – Accounting & Taxation

Key Responsibilities:

– Manage day-to-day finance and accounting operations.

– Ensure accurate and timely recording of financial transactions.

– Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and MIS reports.

– Manage accounts payable, accounts receivable, bank reconciliations, and general ledger activities.

– Prepare and monitor budgets, forecasts, cash-flow statements, and variance analysis.

– Monitor working capital, receivables, payables, and cash flows.

– Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards, tax regulations, and statutory requirements.

– Coordinate with internal and external auditors and provide required financial documentation.

– Ensure timely completion of GST, TDS, income tax, and other applicable statutory compliances.

– Establish and maintain effective internal financial controls and processes.

– Review financial data and identify discrepancies, risks, and opportunities for cost optimization.

– Support management with financial analysis and business performance reports.

– Coordinate with banks, auditors, consultants, vendors, and other external stakeholders.

– Lead, guide, and develop the finance/accounts team.

– Drive process improvements, automation, and standardization within the finance function.

– Perform other finance-related responsibilities as assigned by management.

Required Qualifications:

– Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

– CA / CMA / MBA Finance qualification will be an advantage.

– 5 – 8 years of relevant experience in finance and accounting.

– Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting, taxation, and statutory compliance.

– Good working knowledge of MS Excel and accounting/ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, Tally, or similar platforms.

Key Skills:

– Financial planning and analysis

– Budgeting and forecasting

– Financial reporting and MIS

– Accounting and taxation

– Cash-flow and working-capital management

– Audit and statutory compliance

– Internal controls

– Advanced MS Excel

– ERP/accounting software

– Team management and leadership

– Analytical and problem-solving skills

– Strong communication and stakeholder-management skills

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):

– Accuracy and timeliness of financial reporting

– Timely statutory and tax compliance

– Effective cash-flow and working-capital management

– Budget adherence and cost optimization

– Audit closure and reduction of audit observations

– Accuracy of MIS and financial analysis

– Improvement in finance processes and controls

– Team productivity and performance