Assistant Manager - Accounts & Finance (Agency Background)

Job Title: Assistant Manager - Accounts & Finance (Agency Background)

Location: Ghatkopar (W), Mumbai
Experience: 4-5 Years
Industry: Marketing / Advertising / Digital Agency
Employment Type: Full-time

Role Overview

We are looking for an Assistant Manager - Accounts & Finance with strong accounting and finance expertise from an agency background. The role requires hands-on ownership of end-to-end accounting, statutory compliance, client billing, and financial reporting, with a strong understanding of agency commercials and client management.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end accounting, including book finalisation (trial balance, profit & loss, and balance sheet).
• Oversee daily cash flow management, banking operations, and fund planning.
• Handle accounts receivable and payable, including regular reconciliations.
• Process vendor invoices and payments while ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Ensure compliance with GST, TDS, and other statutory requirements.
• Prepare MIS reports, financial statements, and support budgeting and forecasting activities.
• Ensure timely monthly, quarterly, and annual closure of books.
• Coordinate with internal and external auditors and provide required documentation.
• Monitor financial records to ensure accuracy, compliance, and adherence to internal controls and company policies.
• Track client billing, collections, and outstanding payments.
• Conduct regular client visits as required for payment follow-ups and commercial discussions.
• Maintain a detailed tracker for client payments to ensure timely collections.
• Support profitability tracking at client and project levels.
• Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders to align financial processes with business needs.
• Maintain fixed asset registers, inventory accounting, and cost records where applicable.
• Ensure compliance with internal financial controls, accounting standards, and company policies.
• Support management with financial insights for business decision-making.

Background & Skill Requirements

• 4 to 5+ years of experience in accounting and finance within a marketing, advertising, or digital agency.
• Strong understanding of agency billing models, client commercials, and profitability tracking.
• Sound working knowledge of GST, TDS, statutory compliance, and accounting standards.
• Proficiency in accounting software, MS Excel, and MIS reporting.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills.
• High attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple accounts independently.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Ability to work independently while meeting strict deadlines.

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to work in a growing and dynamic organization.
• Exposure to end-to-end finance and accounting operations.
• Collaborative work environment with opportunities for career growth.

Interested candidates who meet the above criteria may send their updated resume to [email removed] & [email removed]