Senior Manager - Accounts & Taxation - CA

Job Title: Sr. Manager - Accounts & Taxation

Location: Pune, India

Experience: Minimum 5 years post-qualification experience

Qualification: Chartered Accountant (CA)

About the Role:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Manager - Accounts & Taxation to lead and oversee the accounting and taxation functions of our organization. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background in finance, compliance, and taxation, ensuring adherence to statutory regulations and optimizing financial operations.

Key Responsibilities:

Accounting & Financial Reporting:

- Oversee day-to-day accounting operations and ensure timely closure of books.

- Ensure accurate financial statements, MIS reports, and cash flow management.

- Implement and maintain internal controls to ensure compliance with accounting standards (Ind-AS).

- Coordinate with auditors for statutory, tax, and internal audits.

- Ensure compliance with reporting standards, relevant regulation and accounting principles

Taxation & Compliance:

- Ensure timely filing of GST, TDS, and Income Tax returns.

- Manage corporate tax planning, assessments, and appeals.

- Ensure compliance with Indian tax laws, SEZ regulations, and other statutory requirements.

- Handle tax audits, transfer pricing documentation, and liaise with tax authorities.

- Monitor government policies and industry trends which has impacts on the business

Strategic & Financial Planning:

- Provide financial insights and tax-efficient strategies for business decision-making.

- Optimize tax benefits, incentives, and exemptions applicable to the business.

- Implement best practices in cost control, budgeting, and forecasting.

- Identification of financial risks in transactions & implementation of internal control

- Ensure adequate liquidity for daily operations and providing regular updates to management

Liaison & Stakeholder Management:

- Work closely with banks, financial institutions, regulatory bodies, and external consultants.

- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support financial decision-making.

- Collaborate with Investors and potential stake holders to secure funding

- Managing compliance tracker with recommendations

Key Requirements:

- CA Qualification with a minimum of 5 years of post-qualification experience in Accounting & Taxation.

- Strong knowledge of GST, Direct & Indirect Taxation, Income Tax, Transfer Pricing, and SEZ regulations.

- Experience in handling statutory and internal audits. Proficiency in Tally, SAP, and other accounting software.

- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills. Up-to-date knowledge of Indian financial laws and compliance frameworks.