Manager - Finance - Accounting & Taxation

Key Responsibilities: - Manage day-to-day finance and accounting operations. - Ensure accurate and timely recording of financial transactions. - Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and MIS reports. - Manage accounts payable, accounts receivable, bank reconciliations, and general ledger activities. - Prepare and monitor budgets, forecasts, cash-flow statements, and variance analysis. - Monitor working capital, receivables, payables, and cash flows. - Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards, tax regulations, and statutory requirements. - Coordinate with internal and external auditors and provide required financial documentation. - Ensure timely completion of GST, TDS, income tax, and other applicable statutory compliances. - Establish and maintain effective internal financial controls and processes. - Review financial data and identify discrepancies, risks, and opportunities for cost optimization. - Support management with financial analysis and business performance reports. - Coordinate with banks, auditors, consultants, vendors, and other external stakeholders. - Lead, guide, and develop the finance/accounts team. - Drive process improvements, automation, and standardization within the finance function. - Perform other finance-related responsibilities as assigned by management. Required Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree in Commerce, Accounting, Finance, or a related field. - CA / CMA / MBA Finance qualification will be an advantage. - 5 - 8 years of relevant experience in finance and accounting. - Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting, taxation, and statutory compliance. - Good working knowledge of MS Excel and accounting/ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, Tally, or similar platforms. Key Skills: - Financial planning and analysis - Budgeting and forecasting - Financial reporting and MIS - Accounting and taxation - Cash-flow and working-capital management - Audit and statutory compliance - Internal controls - Advanced MS Excel - ERP/accounting software - Team management and leadership - Analytical and problem-solving skills - Strong communication and stakeholder-management skills Key Performance Indicators (KPIs): - Accuracy and timeliness of financial reporting - Timely statutory and tax compliance - Effective cash-flow and working-capital management - Budget adherence and cost optimization - Audit closure and reduction of audit observations - Accuracy of MIS and financial analysis - Improvement in finance processes and controls - Team productivity and performance