Crest - Assistant Manager - Accounts & Finance - CA

Description:

Role Summary:

- The Assistant Manager Accounts & Finance will manage accounting operations, taxation (Direct & Indirect), internal audit coordination, and compliance activities.

- The role will support the Senior Manager and CFO in financial reporting, statutory matters, and representation before tax authorities, while ensuring accuracy, transparency, and timely execution of financial processes.

Key Responsibilities:

- Monitor accounting operations, ledger management, reconciliations, and financial documentation

- Ensure compliance with GST laws, income tax laws, and IndAS/GAAP accounting standards

- Oversee preparation and filing of GST returns, TDS returns, tax computations, and related documentation

- Coordinate and support statutory audits, internal audits, tax audits, and assessments

- Assist Senior Manager and CFO in representing the company before tax authorities and external auditors

- Prepare financial statements, MIS reports, and analysis for management review

- Ensure timely month-end and year-end closing activities

- Collaborate with internal departments to ensure accurate financial data and compliance

- Monitor internal controls, identify gaps, and support process improvements

- Support decision-making through financial analysis, cost reviews, and variance analysis

- Supervise the accounts team and ensure timely completion of daily financial tasks

- Maintain documentation required for compliance, audit, and regulatory submissions

Required Skillsets:

- Strong knowledge of GST laws, direct taxation, and regulatory compliance

- Proficiency in accounting standards including IndAS and GAAP

- Hands-on experience in financial accounting, ledger management, and reconciliations

- Strong understanding of audit processes, statutory requirements, and tax assessments

- Ability to prepare and review financial statements and MIS reports

- Excellent interpersonal, communication, and stakeholder management skills

- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities

- Team management experience with the ability to mentor and supervise junior staff

- High level of accuracy, integrity, and attention to detail

- Ability to work independently as well as in a collaborative team environment

- Chartered Accountant qualification (mandatory)