Manager - Finance

Duties and Key Responsibilities:

Key duties and responsibilities include the following:

Budgeting, Planning & Analysis:

• Assist in preparation of annual budgets for entity and projects and support upload in financial planning systems i.e. JEDOX.
• Conduct monthly Budget vs Actual analysis with project managers and provide actionable insights.
• Support cash flow planning, cost control, and profitability monitoring across projects.
• Provide financial inputs and insights for leadership reviews.

Accounting Operations & Controls:

• Ensure accurate recording of all financial transactions in Tally with proper cost centre and project allocation.
• Review and validate vendor bills, staff reimbursements, and consultancy invoices with supporting documents and agreements.
• Ensure proper accounting of project expenses in line with client contracts and profitability targets.
• Maintain vendor master, ensure proper approvals, and enforce internal financial controls.
• Conduct monthly ledger scrutiny and ensure completeness and accuracy of books.

Statutory Compliance & Taxation:

• Ensure timely and accurate filing of GST, TDS, Income Tax, PF, ESI, and other statutory compliances.
• Handle GST (GSTR-1, GSTR-3B, GSTR-2A reconciliation, E-invoicing, RCM, self-invoicing).
• Ensure accurate TDS deduction, payment, reconciliation, and return filings.
• Handle GST and Income Tax notices and coordinate responses with consultants.
• Support transfer pricing compliance including documentation and filings (3CEB, 3CEAA, etc.).
• Assist in advance tax computation and income tax return preparation.
• Assist in GST Refund matters.

Financial Reporting & Closing:

• Manage month-end and year-end closing processes ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Prepare and submit month-end reports to overseas parent entity within timelines.

Education:

• MBA (Finance) or CA