Assistant Manager- Finance

MIS and Accounting:

• Responsible for guiding and learning on daily accounting function, guidance to team on various accounting processes in AP, AR, banking, revenue, month end closure, year end closures.
• Closely works with Finance Head for various management reports, analysis, management meetings and other periodic deliverables on MIS.
• Supports compliance and applicable financial reporting standards. Accountable for the annual audits including coordination with auditors, guiding accounting team and closing audits within stipulated time
• Prepares business and financial results including sales, operating expenses, profits, cash flows, net working capital etc
• Oversees India cash management, tax filings.
• Review month-end financial results, balance sheet reconciliations, journal entries, and accurate management reporting. 

Budgeting and forecasting:

• Carry out quarterly budgeting and forecasting by constantly taking inputs from various stakeholders
• Prepare and update the runway of the organisation on a monthly basis to ensure sufficient capital is available for operations
• Variance analysis on budgeting vs actuals and carrying out corrective actions where-ever it is needed post consultation finance head 

Business Finance:

• Working closely with finance head to develop and build a business finance reporting mechanism
• Develop dashboards and reports to help business take on-time decisions
• Research on international taxes and advise the business on the same. Get expert opinion if required to close out the analysis.

Legal and Financial Matters:

• Manage corporate secretarial function required in accordance with the Indian Companies Act for Indian subsidiary & corporate entries with country specific laws while coordinating with the company CS
• Ensure all Regulatory filings with the Registrar of Companies as per the country specific laws

Process setup:

• Developing, operationalizing & communicating organization-wide finance policies, procedures & processes across entities
• Making process notes and conducting internal audit checks once in a quarter to ensure the process set up are running effectively
• Ensuring efficient & effective system of internal controls & regulatory compliance; coordinating with internal & statutory auditors

Taxation:

• Carrying out advance tax computation. 
• Identifying and working with an advisor to help reduce tax impact.
• Coordination with accounts team/tax agencies for returns, assessments, etc
• Ensuring all GST inputs are utilised/GST filings are done on time while working with the accounts team

PREREQUISITES:

• CA IPCC Rank ( atleast) / CA final rank ( preferred) 
• CA with minimum 2 years of post qualification experience 
• Articleship/Experience in a big 4/startup would be preferred.
• Prior experience in Business finance will be preferred.
• Excellent written and oral articulation
• Highly competent in working with cross functional teams.
• Has great analytical skills and an eye for attention to detail
• Has a positive attitude and keen to learn

COMPETENCIES:

Analytical and Problem Solving Skills

Has high grasping power. Able to quickly and proficiently understand and absorb qualitative or quantitative data and draw insightful conclusions from it. Exhibits a probing mind and achieves penetrating insights. Attention to detail. Does not let important details slip through the cracks and derail a project. Generates new and innovative approaches to problems

Efficiency and Execution:

Able to produce significant output with minimal wasted effort in a timely manner. Focuses on key priorities

Hard Work and Persistence:

Possesses a strong willingness to work hard and sometimes long hours to get the job done

Demonstrates determination and willingness to go the distance to get something done

Flexibility and Adaptability:

Adjusts quickly to changing priorities and conditions. Copes effectively with complexity and change. Demonstrates ability to learn new things

Team Player:

Reaches out to peers and cooperates with supervisors to establish an overall collaborative working relationship. Works proactively without always being told what to do.