Assistant Manager - Finance - CA

Description:

CGH Earth is a pioneer in the space of responsible and experiential tourism, operating a diverse portfolio of unique hotels, resorts, and wellness centers across South India.

The group's operations are deeply rooted in three core, non-negotiable values: Caring for the Environment, Working with Local Communities, and Being One with the Local Ethos.

As a pioneering family-owned enterprise, CGH Earth curates highly evolved, trans-formative travel experiences across the diverse landscapes of Southern India, fundamentally rooted in the ethos of conservation and local community empowerment.

The brand is dedicated to preserving the natural environment and local culture, ensuring every guest experience is authentic, immersive, and sustainable.

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Job Title: Assistant Manager Finance

Department: Finance

Reports to: Assistant General Manager Finance

Location: Corporate Office

Job Type: Full-time

Job Summary:

The Assistant Manager Finance is a critical corporate-level position responsible for supporting the financial health, reporting integrity, and compliance framework of the CGH Earth Group.

This role requires a technically strong and detail-oriented professional capable of managing the consolidation process for a diverse portfolio of leisure and wellness entities, ensuring strict adherence to accounting standards, tax laws, and corporate governance norms.

The individual will serve as a key resource in providing accurate financial intelligence for senior management decision-making.

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Accounting & Reporting:

• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements at the corporate level.

• Ensure timely consolidation of accounts for all group companies, encompassing both the Leisure and Wellness verticals.

• Assist in comprehensive variance analysis and the preparation of detailed MIS reports for executive review.

• Ensure all financial reporting complies with Indian Accounting Standards (Ind AS / AS).

Budgeting & Forecasting:

• Support the Assistant GM Finance in the preparation of annual budgets and periodic rolling forecasts for group entities.

• Track actual vs. budget performance across group units and highlight key deviations and underlying business drivers to the management.

Audit & Compliance:

• Coordinate efficiently with statutory auditors, internal auditors, and tax auditors during all audit cycles.

• Ensure compliance with all relevant accounting standards, GST, TDS, and other statutory requirements.

• Support in the preparation and submission of ROC filings and maintain thorough documentation for corporate governance.

Cash Flow & Treasury Management:

• Monitor cash flow and analyse working capital requirements across group units to ensure liquidity and operational efficiency.

• Assist in fund allocation and manage day-to-day banking operations and reconciliation at the corporate office.

Taxation & Regulatory:

• Prepare and review all direct and indirect tax returns, including GST returns and TDS returns, and support direct tax compliance.

• Handle complex reconciliations of input tax credits, vendor payments, and inter-company transactions to ensure tax accuracy.

• Ensure timely and accurate filing of all direct and indirect tax returns, including Income Tax Return ( ITR ) filings and Goods and Services Tax ( GST ) filings.

Process & Control:

• Implement and strengthen robust internal controls, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and accounting systems across the group.

• Coordinate with unit-level finance teams to ensure consistency and adherence to corporate accounting policies and reporting timelines.

Qualifications & Skills:

Education: Bachelors degree in Commerce / Accounting / Finance.

• Professional qualification such as CA is highly preferred.

- Experience: Minimum of 4+ years of relevant experience in Finance & Accounts, with exposure to corporate consolidation, statutory audit coordination, and multi-unit reporting, preferably within the Hospitality or a similar multi-entity industry.

- Technical Expertise: Strong theoretical and practical knowledge of Ind AS/AS, Corporate Tax, GST, and TDS.

- Software Proficiency: Advanced skills in MS Excel for data analysis and reporting; familiarity with corporate ERP systems.

- Competencies: Excellent organisational, analytical, and communication skills, with a proven ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines.