Manager/Deputy Manager - Finance & Accounts

Role: Manager Finance & Accounts

Role Overview: The candidate will be responsible for accounting, payables management, fund flow planning & management and compliance & taxation activities.
Key Responsibilities:

• Accounting and Book-keeping:
• Accounting and book-keeping activities
• Preparing and posting monthly accruals
• Performing month-end closure activities as per reporting calendar
• Settlement of open advances in books of accounts
• Processing and payment of deposits and other advances/liabilities
• Reconcile accounts payable transactions and maintain accurate records of payments and credits.
• Preparing audit schedules, reports, dashboard etc.
• Handling and closure of statutory audit
• To play an active role in ERP implementation and project deliveries

• Payables Management:
• Receive, review, and process vendor invoices for Opex, Capex, Admin expenses, marketing spends, in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Receive, review, and process petty cash spends
• Verify and process employee payables / expenses reports, ensuring compliance with company policies.
• Prepare and process payment runs, including cheques, transfers, and electronic payments.
• Disburse payroll payments as per details shared by HR
• Communicate with internal stakeholders/vendors regarding payment inquiries, discrepancies, and account issues.

• Fund Flow Management:
• Prepare fund flow statement for planning and reporting purposes
• Investment accounting in books of accounts
• Perform bank reconciliation on a daily basis

• Compliance and Direct Taxation:
• Ensure compliance with respect to Direct taxation (non-salary) namely; accurate TDS, deposit of tax within due dates, filing of TDS returns etc.
• Handle and close the Tax Audit with Tax Auditors
• Filing of Income Tax Returns (Corporate Tax etc.)
• Timely deposit of rates and taxes as per request/details received from respective departments and assist in filing of applicable returns, if any.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and relevant regulations.

• Collaboration: Work closely with other departments, such as procurement, operations, marketing and HR, to address any issues and improve processes.

Qualifications:

• Education: CA Inter / CMA / MBA Finance from reputed colleges.
• Experience: Minimum of 8 years of experience in accounts payable process or a similar role.
• Skills:
• Proficient in Tally accounting software and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Exposure to ERP work environment (MS Dynamics / Oracle / SAP)
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Fluency in English, Hindi and Telugu language

• Knowledge: Strong understanding of basic accounting principles and practices.