Finance Manager - Hospitality Industry

Job Title: Manager - Audit & Financial Reporting

Location

Mumbai, India

Reporting To

Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Role Overview

We are seeking a highly competent finance professional to manage and oversee statutory and tax audits across group companies. The role requires hands-on expertise in preparation of financial statements under Ind AS and IFRS, strong technical accounting knowledge, and the ability to independently manage multiple audits in parallel. The incumbent will act as a key interface with auditors and is expected to critically evaluate audit positions, ensuring accurate and compliant financial reporting.

Key Responsibilities

Audit Management

• Independently manage and coordinate statutory audits for multiple group entities simultaneously
• Prepare and maintain tax audit data and utilities in accordance with statutory requirements
• Act as the primary point of contact for statutory and tax auditors, ensuring timely completion of audits without compromise on quality
• Review audit queries, provide technical responses, and resolve issues efficiently
• Proactively challenge auditor positions where required, supported by sound technical analysis

Financial Reporting

• Independently prepare standalone and consolidated financial statements under Ind AS and IFRS
• Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards, regulatory requirements, and group accounting policies
• Apply strong knowledge of tax laws and provisions for accurate computation of taxable income and tax liabilities
• Assess and implement new or revised accounting standards under Ind AS and IFRS

MIS Reporting

• Data Management & Reporting: Create, maintain, and analyze reports (sales, inventory, financial) on daily, weekly, and monthly bases.
• Data Integrity & Security: Ensure accuracy, cleanliness, and security of data across all information systems.
• Process Improvement:

Identify opportunities for automation and process enhancements to increase efficiency, such as creating Excel macros

• Collaboration: Work with IT and cross-functional teams to resolve data-related issues and fulfill reporting requirements.
• System Maintenance: Monitor and update software systems and databases.

Process & Controls

• Identify gaps in financial reporting and audit processes and recommend improvements
• Support strengthening of internal controls related to financial reporting
• Assist in standardizing auditing and financial reporting processes across the group

Qualifications & Experience

• Chartered Accountant (CA) / Inter CA
• 1-2 years of relevant experience in audit and/or industry finance roles
• Strong hands-on experience in preparation of financial statements and CFS
• Prior experience in managing statutory and tax audits

Key Skills & Competencies

• Technical knowledge of Ind AS and IFRS
• Sound knowledge of provisions under the Income Tax Act
• Hands on experience in preparation of tax audit utilities (preferred)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple audits in parallel under tight deadlines
• Confidence in challenging audit positions and defending accounting positions
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• High attention to detail with a strong sense of ownership
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Technical Proficiency: Advanced MS Excel skills (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP, SUMIF, Macros, VBA) are essential