Finance Manager

Description:

About the role:

We are looking for an experienced Finance Manager to manage finance, accounting, taxation, regulatory reporting and compliance for an IFSC-based Insurance Office in GIFT City. The role will work closely with senior management, the international Head Office, auditors, tax advisors and regulatory authorities.

Key responsibilities:

• Manage accounting, month-end closing, reconciliations, financial statements and management reporting.

• Handle reinsurance accounting including premiums, claims, commissions, retrocession and investments.

• Manage IFSCA regulatory and financial reporting, including quarterly/annual returns and solvency reporting.

• Handle IFSC/SEZ compliance including MPR, APR and SERF.

• Manage statutory audit, tax audit, internal audit and group audit requirements.

• Handle direct tax compliance including income tax, MAT, advance tax, TDS and Section 80LA.

• Manage transfer pricing compliance, including Form 3CEB and related documentation.

• Manage GST compliance including GST returns, GSTR-9/9C, ITC reconciliation and RCM.

• Handle cross-border tax documentation including Form 15CA, Form 15CB, Form 10F, TRC and No-PE declarations.

• Support banking, treasury, payments and fund management activities.

• Coordinate with IFSCA/SEZ authorities, auditors, tax consultants, bankers and international Head Office.

• Drive finance process improvements, controls and automation.

Requirements:

• CA / equivalent professional qualification.

• 8–12 years of relevant post-qualification experience.

• Mandatory experience in Insurance/Reinsurance.

• Strong knowledge of IFRS/IFRS 17, Ind AS, Indian taxation and regulatory reporting.

• Experience in statutory audits, tax audits and cross-border transactions.

• Strong Excel and financial reporting skills; ERP experience preferred.

• Excellent communication, analytical and stakeholder management skills.

• Ability to work independently in a growing IFSC environment.

MANDATORY: Prior Insurance/Reinsurance experience.