Accounts & Tax Manager - Finance & Accounts

Job Summary:

We are looking for an experienced and detail-oriented Accounts & Tax Manager to oversee the organization's accounting, taxation, statutory compliance, financial reporting, and related financial operations.

The ideal candidate should have strong knowledge of Indian taxation, GST, TDS, income tax, accounting standards, and statutory compliances, along with proven experience in managing end-to-end accounting functions.

Key Responsibilities:

Accounts & Financial Management:

- Manage and oversee the complete accounting function, including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, General Ledger, Bank Reconciliation, and Fixed Assets.

- Ensure accurate and timely recording of all financial transactions in the accounting system.

- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, MIS reports, and other management reports.

- Monitor cash flow, fund requirements, and working capital.

- Ensure timely completion of month-end and year-end closing activities.

- Review and reconcile ledger accounts, bank accounts, vendor accounts, and other financial records.

- Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders for financial information and reporting requirements.

- Support management in financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting.

Taxation & Statutory Compliance:

- Handle end-to-end GST compliance, including review and filing of GST returns, reconciliations, and resolution of GST-related issues.

- Ensure timely deduction, deposit, and filing of TDS/TCS and related returns.

- Manage income tax-related compliances, assessments, notices, and coordination with tax consultants.

- Ensure compliance with applicable direct and indirect tax laws and regulations.

- Handle tax audits and support statutory auditors with the required information and documentation.

- Review tax calculations and ensure timely payment of all applicable taxes.

- Stay updated with changes in tax laws and assess their impact on the organization.

- Coordinate with external consultants, auditors, and government authorities for tax and statutory matters.

Audit & Compliance:

- Coordinate and support Statutory Audit, Tax Audit, Internal Audit, and other financial audits.

- Ensure timely submission of information and closure of audit observations.

- Develop and maintain effective internal controls and accounting processes.

- Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards, company policies, and statutory requirements.

- Identify areas for process improvement and implement necessary controls and systems.

Team Management & Stakeholder Coordination:

- Lead, guide, and review the work of the accounts and finance team.

- Ensure timely completion of tasks and maintain accuracy in all financial and tax-related activities.

- Coordinate with internal departments, vendors, banks, auditors, consultants, and regulatory authorities.

- Provide financial and taxation-related guidance to management and relevant stakeholders.

Desired Candidate Profile:

- Experience: 10 - 12 years of relevant experience in Accounts, Taxation, Financial Reporting, and Statutory Compliance.

- Qualification: CA / MBA Finance / M.Com or other relevant qualification.

- Strong knowledge of GST, TDS, Income Tax, TCS, and other statutory compliances.

- Hands-on experience in handling end-to-end accounting operations and finalization of books of accounts.

- Experience in handling statutory audits, tax audits, internal audits, and assessments.

- Good understanding of financial statements, MIS, reconciliations, and financial controls.

- Proficiency in Tally, ERP systems, and MS Excel.

- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

- Excellent attention to detail and ability to work within strict timelines.

- Good communication and stakeholder management skills.

- Ability to lead a team and independently manage multiple priorities.

Key Skills:

Accounting | Financial Reporting | GST | TDS | Income Tax | TCS | Tax Compliance | Statutory Compliance | Audit | Financial MIS | Reconciliation | Budgeting | Cash Flow Management | ERP | Tally | Advanced MS Excel | Team Management.