Manager - Finance

Role Overview:

We are seeking a highly analytical and experienced Chartered Accountant (CA) with approximately 8 to 12 years of progressive post-qualification experience to lead our Corporate Finance, Accounting, and Revenue Management workflows. This role demands a strong communicator who can collaborate across global regions, optimize working capital, and independently manage rigorous tax audits and scrutiny assessments.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Reporting:

- Monthly closure of books and P&L preparation

- Co-ordination for Statutory audit

- Quarterly limited review and yearly audit compliance

2. MIS:

- Branch wise analysis of cost

- Branch wise profitability

- Event wise profitability

- Providing financial insight and support to specific branches.

- Monthly MIS Budget vs Actual

3. Treasury:

- Review of funds position on weekly basis

- Invest excess funds into MF and Bonds

- Accounting of other income on quarterly basis

- Review of Investments on monthly basis

4. Accounts Payable Review:

- License fee payment to MIB

- Rental payment to Prashar Bharati

- Verification and posting of bills for North and West Region branches.

- Vendor payout for all branches.

- All administration payment

5. Accounts Receivable:

- Preparation of Quarterly aging statement along with Collection team

- Review of outstanding with respective branches

- Computation of Provision for bad debts

6. GST Compliance:

- Filing of monthly GST Returns

- GST Audit and Annual Return

- Monthly GST input credit reconciliation

- Co-ordination with EY for GST notices and Hearing.

7. Income Tax Compliance:

- Review and payment of advance tax and Self assessment tax

- Compliance to TDS provisions

- Tax audit co-ordination

- Filing of quarterly TDS and yearly income tax Returns

8. Fixed Assets:

- Capitalization of Fixed assets

- Ensure quarterly reconciliation of all Fixed assets

- Accounting of depreciation of Fixed assets

- Accounting of sale of fixed assets

9. Company Secretary (Added advantage):

- Conduct Board meetings on quarterly basis

- Record minutes of all board meetings

- Ensure filing of returns with MCA / ROC on timely basis

- Conduct Annual General meeting by due date

- Co-ordination for Secretarial audit

10. Internal Audit:

- Deciding the scope for Internal audit

- Co-ordination by providing all data required for internal audit

- Review of audit observations and final closure of audit points

11. Cost Audit:

- Co-ordination by providing all data required for cost audit

- Preparation of costing P&L

- Filing of cost audit report with ROC.

12. Automation / AI:

- Review of processes and support in implementation of Automation / AI.

Job Requirements & Qualifications:

Education & Experience:

- Professional Certification: Must be a qualified Chartered Accountant (CA) certified by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI).

- Academic Background: Bachelors Degree in Commerce (B.Com) or any relevant educational background

- Experience Level: 8-12 years of professional experience in Corporate Finance, Auditing, and Taxation, ideally with background exposure to Global Media, Shared Services, or Multinational BPO/KPO sectors.

- Location Preference: Must be willing to work out of Chennai & work from office.

Core Soft Skills:

- Strong analytical, logical, and problem-solving mindset to protect the firm against revenue leakage.

- Proven ability as a collaborator and communicator to manage cross-functional relationships with HR, IT, Administration, vendors, and external legal auditors.