Manager - Finance

Role Overview

We are looking for a qualified Chartered Accountant (CA) with 2+ years of relevant experience to manage the company's finance and accounting operations. The role involves overseeing financial reporting, taxation, statutory compliance, audits, budgeting, cash flow management and financial analysis. The candidate should have a strong understanding of accounting standards and regulatory requirements, along with the ability to ensure accurate financial records, timely compliance and efficient financial operations.

Main Duties & Responsibilities

1. Finance & Accounts

• In charge of the Finance and Accounts department of the company's.
• Approval of all payments and receipts for entry into the system.
• Release of payments to various suppliers.
• Coordinate all activities and guide staff in day to day finance operations.
• Ensure books of accounts accurately represent the company's financial affairs and are maintained in accordance with applicable accounting standards and policies.

2. Audit & Financial Reporting

• Discuss and resolve audit points with internal auditors.
• Coordinate with statutory auditors for the finalisation of audits and accounts.
• Finalise annual accounts and obtain Board approval.
• Coordinate annual audits with external auditors, including statutory, internal, concurrent and systems audits.
• Prepare financial reports and MIS for internal reporting, the Board of Directors and auditors.
• Provide accurate and timely financial information to support management decision making.

3. Taxation & Statutory Compliance

• Sign and oversee statutory returns, including Income Tax, TDS and other applicable tax returns, as authorised.
• Oversee routine statutory compliances such as GST, PF, PT, TDS and TCS, wherever applicable.
• Handle filing of Income Tax returns and Income Tax assessments, including appeals.
• Ensure tax liabilities are correctly calculated, returns are filed and payments are made on time.
• Ensure timely payment of statutory obligations such as PF and ESI.

4. Budgeting & Financial Planning

• Responsible for the annual budgeting process and monthly budget reviews.
• Implement business plans and other financial programmes.
• Handle financial planning, budgeting and MIS reporting.
• Analyse variance reports and prepare MIS reports.
• Conduct cost analysis for purchases.
• Manage cash flow, fund flow and working capital.

5. Banking & Treasury Operations

• Handle loans and day to day correspondence with banks.
• Coordinate and communicate with consortium banks.
• Deal with financial institutions, banks and financial syndicators.
• Monitor treasury operations and provide regular updates to senior management.
• Manage day to day banking operations, including bank reconciliation statements (BRS), accounting of collections, payment authorisations and internal fund transfers.

6. Billing & Collections

• Oversee regular invoicing and collection operations from clients.
• Ensure the invoicing process is followed at every stage, from business handover to raising invoices.
• Coordinate with the Accounts Receivable team to ensure timely collections.
• Identify and resolve exceptions in the invoicing and collections process in coordination with senior management and business teams.

7. Payables & Internal Controls

• Manage timely payroll processing, including updates arising from changes in statutory requirements.
• Ensure timely and accurate payments to suppliers and vendors.
• Ensure proper internal controls across Finance and HR processes, including vendor payments and offer releases to candidates.

8. Accounting Software

• Hands on experience in Tally and Zoho Books.
• Knowledge of SAP and other accounting or ERP systems.

Required Qualifications

• Chartered Accountant (CA) with 2+ years of relevant post-qualification experience in Finance and Accounts.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, GST, TDS, Income Tax and other statutory compliances.
• Hands on experience in financial reporting, budgeting, MIS, auditing, cash flow management and accounts payable and receivable.
• Proficiency in Tally, Zoho Books and MS Excel. Knowledge of SAP or other ERP systems is an added advantage.
• Good analytical, communication and coordination skills, with strong attention to detail.