Deputy Manager or Assistant Manager

Role & responsibilities

Month-End Closing & Reporting

• Manage month-end and year-end closing activities.
• Prepare monthly financial statements, MIS and management reports.
• Ensure accurate booking of provisions, accruals, depreciation, expenses and other closing entries.
• Analyse variances against budget/prior periods and provide insights to management.
• Ensure timely submission of financial and operational reports to the Finance Head/CFO.

Accounting & Finance

• Oversee day-to-day accounting and ensure accuracy of books of accounts.
• Review accounts payable, receivables, bank reconciliations, fixed assets and general ledger.
• Ensure proper accounting of manufacturing-related transactions, inventory and expenses.
• Strengthen internal financial controls and ensure adherence to accounting policies.
• Coordinate with auditors, consultants and internal stakeholders.

Taxation & Statutory Compliance

• Manage GST, TDS, Income Tax and other applicable statutory compliances.
• Review GST returns, reconciliations and tax payments.
• Coordinate for tax assessments, notices and audits.
• Ensure timely filing of statutory returns and compliance with applicable laws.
• Keep track of changes in tax regulations and assess their impact on the business.

Audit & Compliance

• Coordinate with statutory, internal and tax auditors.
• Prepare schedules, workings and supporting documents for audits.
• Ensure timely closure of audit observations.
• Support in preparation of annual financial statements and related disclosures.

Key Deliverables

• Financial Reporting & Analysis
• Accounting & Month-End Closing
• GST & Direct Taxation
• Audit & Statutory Compliance
• Internal Controls
• MIS & Variance Analysis
• ERP & Advanced Excel
• Attention to Detail
• Ownership & Timely Execution

Required Qualifications & Skills

• CA with 5-6 years of post-qualification experience.
• Experience in a manufacturing organization is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of accounting, taxation, GST and financial reporting.
• Good understanding of month-end closing and MIS reporting.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good command over MS Excel and ERP systems such as SAP/Oracle/Tally.
• Ability to independently manage finance and accounting activities.
• Strong communication and coordination skills.

Experience

• CA with 56 years of post-qualification experience.
• Experience in a manufacturing organization is preferred.