Assistant Manager - Accounts - Online Education Platform

Job Opening for AM-Finance with Online Education Company based at Bangalore

Essential Attributes :

- CA/MBA/ICWA with 1-3 years experience;

- Familiarity with Tally accounting and ensuring accurate and timely monthly and annual closing of accounts

- Ensuring periodic reconciliation and not leaving items unreconciled;

- Familiarity with TDS/GST/PF etc. returns to be filed and due dates;

- Broad familiarity with Income Tax provisions, provisions relating to set-off of losses, capital gains etc.;

- Preparation of MIS from Accounts;

- Comfortable with an unstructured and fast paced environment;

- Self-motivated, self-directed and able to figure out what needs to be done and when and how, without waiting for guidance or instructions;

- Strong business focus, meticulousness in filing and documentation and strong on process;

- Maturity and depth in dealing with directors and departmental heads

- Prior experience in supervising 3-4 reportees

- Promptly and accurately responding to internal and external queries received;

- Familiarity with statutory audit of accounts and annual closing procedures;

Desirable attributes:

- Precious work experience in a VC funded startup and FDD/LDD processes;

- Familiarity with ESOP accounting and administration;

- Tightening internal controls in a business friendly manner

- Oriented towards cost efficiency and optimization;

- Proactive communicator and quick responses to emails/phone interactions

Personal attributes:

- Strong on integrity and leading by personal example;

- Ability to deliver under tight deadlines with calmness;

- Demonstrated interpersonal skills and mature temperament

- Should be perceived internally as a buddy and guide for advising on finance matters rather than an obstructionist or controller;

- Should be a business facilitator with a strong finance approach to control risks rather than a risk avoider or someone with a negative approach to business initiatives