Manager/Senior Manager - Finance & Accounts - CA

Job Description:

Manager/Senior Manager - Finance & Accounts (CA)

Company: ARTH

Location: Gurugram, Haryana

Department: Finance & Accounts

Experience: 2 - 5 Years

About ARTH:

ARTH is an impact focused technology-enabled lending company serving MSME and underserved borrowers through a partner network and digital processes.

Website: https://www.arthimpact.in

Role Overview:

We are looking for a qualified Chartered Accountant to join ARTH as Manager/Senior Manager - Finance & Accounts. The role involves managing accounting operations, statutory and regulatory compliance, financial reporting, audit coordination, and tax-related matters. The ideal candidate should have a strong foundation in accounting and taxation, with experience in fintech, NBFC, lending institutions, or digital finance platforms. The candidate should be detail-oriented, proactive, and capable of managing financial processes in a dynamic, fast-paced work environment.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Accounting & Financial Reporting:

- Manage day-to-day accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable and receivable, cash and bank reconciliations, and month-end closing.

- Maintain accurate financial records in accordance with applicable Ind AS requirements and internal accounting policies.

- Ensure timely closure of books of accounts and support the preparation of financial statements and management reports.

- Review accounting entries, reconciliations, and supporting documentation to ensure accuracy and completeness.

2. Taxation & Statutory Compliance:

- Ensure timely compliance with GST, TDS, Income Tax, and other applicable statutory requirements.

- Coordinate GST return filings, refund applications, tax assessments, income tax returns, and related forms and submissions.

- Support preparation and filing of XBRL financial statements and other applicable statutory disclosures.

- Monitor changes in applicable tax laws and regulatory requirements and ensure timely implementation.

3. Audit & Regulatory Reporting:

- Coordinate internal and statutory audits, ensuring the timely availability of financial records, supporting documents, and reconciliations.

- Respond to audit queries and coordinate with auditors and consultants to resolve observations and compliance issues.

- Support applicable RBI/NBFC-related reporting and regulatory compliance requirements.

- Ensure compliance with the Companies Act, applicable accounting standards, and other relevant regulatory requirements.

4. Financial Planning & Process Improvement:

- Support budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and financial modelling for business planning and management decision-making.

- Identify opportunities to strengthen accounting controls, improve reporting accuracy, and streamline financial processes.

- Assist management in reviewing financial performance, identifying variances, and maintaining financial discipline.

5. Stakeholder Management:

- Liaise with statutory auditors, tax advisors, banks, NBFC partners, consultants, and regulatory authorities as required.

- Coordinate with internal teams to ensure timely closure of financial, accounting, and compliance-related matters.

- Undertake other finance, accounting, and administrative responsibilities assigned by management.

Required Qualifications & Experience:

- Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA) with 2 - 5 years of relevant post-qualification experience.

- Prior experience in fintech, NBFCs, lending institutions, or digital finance platforms is preferred.

- Strong knowledge of Ind AS, the Companies Act, Income Tax, GST, and applicable RBI/NBFC regulations.

- Practical experience in accounting operations, statutory compliance, taxation, audit coordination, and financial reporting.

- Familiarity with GST refunds, tax assessments, XBRL filings, and regulatory reporting requirements.

- Strong analytical, numerical, and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail.

- Ability to manage multiple priorities, maintain confidentiality, and work effectively in a fast-paced startup environment.

- Good communication and stakeholder management skills.