Finance Professional

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Finance Manager to oversee the organization's financial operations, statutory compliance, reporting, and treasury functions. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in accounting, taxation, regulatory compliance, financial planning, investor reporting, and working capital management.

This role requires close collaboration with leadership, auditors, investors, banks, and regulatory authorities to ensure financial accuracy, compliance, and operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities:

- Manage end-to-end accounting and financial operations.

- Ensure accurate recording of all financial transactions in compliance with accounting standards.

- Oversee general ledger management, journal entries, reconciliations, and month-end/year-end closing activities.

- Maintain books of accounts and ensure timely financial reporting.

- Monitor accounts payable, accounts receivable, fixed assets, and expense management.

- Establish and strengthen internal financial controls and accounting processes

- Manage GST registrations, filings, reconciliations, and audits.

- Ensure accurate GST input credit reconciliation and utilization.

- Monitor GST compliance across business transactions.

- Handle GST notices, assessments, and departmental queries.

- Oversee advance tax calculations and tax planning activities.

- Manage TDS compliance, deductions, deposits, and returns.

- Coordinate with tax consultants for income tax filings and assessments.

- Ensure timely compliance with direct tax regulations.

- Ensure compliance with Companies Act requirements.

- Coordinate filing of annual returns, board resolutions, and statutory documents.

- Manage secretarial compliance in coordination with Company Secretaries.

- Maintain statutory registers and corporate records.

- Ensure compliance with RBI regulations applicable to the organization.

- Handle FEMA-related reporting and regulatory filings.

- Manage foreign investment reporting and cross-border transaction compliance.

- Coordinate reporting requirements for overseas investments and funding activities.

- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.

- Analyze financial performance, profitability, and operational metrics.

- Develop financial forecasts, budgets, and variance analysis reports.

- Support strategic business planning and financial decision-making.

- Identify opportunities for cost optimization and process improvement.

- Prepare investor MIS reports, dashboards, and financial performance updates.

- Develop detailed reports for board meetings and investor reviews.

- Support fundraising activities and financial due diligence processes.

- Coordinate data rooms and documentation for investors and auditors.

- Respond to investor queries regarding financial performance and compliance matters.

- Present financial insights to senior management and stakeholders.

Treasury, Cash Flow & Working Capital Management:

- Manage daily cash flow planning and treasury operations.

- Monitor liquidity and working capital requirements.

- Optimize receivables, payables, and inventory-related cash cycles.

- Develop cash flow forecasts and funding plans.

- Coordinate with banks and financial institutions for banking operations.

- Manage debt obligations, credit facilities, and fund utilization.

- Ensure efficient allocation of financial resources.

- Oversee payroll processing and salary disbursements.

- Ensure compliance with payroll-related statutory requirements.

- Manage employee reimbursements, benefits, and deductions.

- Coordinate with HR teams for payroll accuracy and compliance.

- Ensure timely deposit of PF, ESI, PT, and other statutory contributions.

Audit & Risk Management:

- Coordinate statutory audits, tax audits, internal audits, and compliance reviews.

- Ensure readiness for regulatory inspections and due diligence exercises.

- Implement financial controls and risk mitigation frameworks.

- Address audit observations and drive closure of compliance gaps.

- Maintain proper documentation and audit trails.

Required Skills & Expertis:

- Financial Accounting

- Bookkeeping & General Ledger Management

- Financial Reporting

- Balance Sheet Management

- P&L Analysis

- Cash Flow Management

- Working Capital Optimization

- Budgeting & Forecasting

- Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)

- Taxation & Compliance

- GST Compliance & Reconciliation

- Income Tax Compliance

- TDS Management

- CA (Chartered Accountant) preferred.

- MBA Finance, CMA, or equivalent qualification may also be considered.

- 7-12 years of experience in Finance, Accounting, Taxation, and Compliance.

- Experience in startup, fintech, investment, NBFC, technology, manufacturing, or high-growth organizations preferred.

- Strong exposure to investor reporting and fundraising environments.