Industrybuying.com - Assistant Manager - Taxation & Finance - CA

As Assistant Manager - (Taxation & Finance) (CA), you will play a pivotal role in managing financial planning, reporting, compliance, and controls. This role demands a strong foundation in accounting principles, hands-on experience with taxation laws, and an ability to drive financial insight and operational efficiency in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Ensure compliance with Income Tax Act, GST, and other statutory requirements, including:

- Reviewing GST return filings (GSTR-1, GSTR-3B, GSTR-9/9C) prepared by consultants.

- Validating input tax credit claims and reconciling GSTR-2B with books.

- Overseeing e-invoicing and e-way bill compliance.

- Reviewing responses to GST notices/assessments prepared by consultants.

- Reviewing monthly TDS and TCS returns (26Q, 27EQ), ensuring timely deductions, deposits, and reconciliations.

- Ensuring compliance with Section 194O and 206C(1H) for e-commerce transactions.

- Prepare and analyze Monthly MIS reports, including Cash Flow Statements, Budget vs Actuals, and other financial performance metrics.

- Lead and support the annual budgeting process, forecasting, and financial modeling.

- Continuously improve accounting processes and ensure implementation of best practices.

- Oversee Internal and External Audits, ensuring timely closures and documentation.

- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify cost-saving opportunities and improve overall financial efficiency.

- Support new business initiatives and projects with robust financial analysis and projections.

- Manage banking relationships, optimize fund flows, and explore credit opportunities.

- End-to-end ownership of the P2P (Procure-to-Pay) process, vendor reconciliations, and ensuring vendor compliance.

- Monitor and streamline PAN India inventory movement, drive lean inventory practices, and optimize working capital.

Ideal Candidate Profile

- Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA) - preferably from 2021 to 2024 batch

- 1-4 years of post-qualification experience in Finance & Accounts

- Solid understanding of Indian GAAP, taxation (direct & indirect), GST, and financial reporting

- Prior experience in a startup, e-commerce environment, or Big 4 consulting firm is a strong advantage

- Proven analytical skills, attention to detail, and a proactive problem-solving mindset

- Strong interpersonal and team management capabilities

- Comfortable working in a dynamic, high-growth business environment