Senior Finance Manager

Job Description: Senior Manager / Manager – Financial Reporting, Compliance & Controls

Department: Finance & Accounts

Employment Type: Full-Time

Location: Gurugram

Qualification: Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA)

Role Overview

We are seeking a highly analytical and process-driven finance professional to join our core Finance team. In this role, you will lead end-to-end month-end closures, financial consolidation under Ind AS, direct and indirect tax compliance (GST), internal audit governance, and Big 4 statutory audit management.

The ideal candidate will have prior Big 4 audit experience, strong cross-functional coordination skills, and a track record of driving process automation to streamline accounting operations and reporting.

Key Responsibilities

1. Financial Reporting, Consolidation & Month-End Closure

* Month-End & Year-End Closure: Oversee end-to-end month-end and year-end closing processes, ensuring tight deadlines and zero-defect financial accuracy.

* Ind AS Accounting: Ensure financial statements comply with Indian Accounting Standards (Ind AS), managing complex accounting areas (revenue recognition, leases, financial instruments, etc.).

* Financial Consolidation: Prepare consolidated financial statements across multiple subsidiaries/entities, including intercompany reconciliations and elimination entries.

2. Tax Compliance & Statutory Audit Management

* GST & Indirect Taxation: Oversee end-to-end GST compliance, including monthly/quarterly filings, reconciliations (GSTR-2B vs. Books), annual returns, and handling GST assessments/queries.

* Big 4 Audit Coordination: Serve as the primary point of contact for Big 4 statutory auditors; manage audit deliverables, resolve audit queries, and ensure timely completion of audit cycles.

3. Internal Audit & Risk Controls

* Internal Controls Framework: Design, implement, and maintain internal financial controls (IFCoC/ICFR) across key accounting processes.

* Internal Audit Management: Coordinate with internal audit teams, track remediation of audit findings, and report action items to executive leadership.

4. Process Automation & Continuous Improvement

* Automation Initiatives: Identify manual, repetitive tasks across month-end closure, reconciliations, and reporting; implement automated workflows or ERP enhancements.

* Systems Optimization: Work alongside IT/Finance Systems teams to optimize ERP workflows (SAP/Oracle/Tally) and reporting tools (Power BI, Excel macros, etc.).

5. Cross-Team Coordination & Stakeholder Management

* Inter-Departmental Collaboration: Coordinate closely with cross-functional finance teams (FP&A, Treasury, Accounts Payable/Receivable, Tax) to align on operational priorities.

* Executive & External Stakeholder Reporting: Prepare concise financial reports and presentations for executive leadership, board meetings, tax authorities, and banking partners.

Qualifications & Experience Requirements

Mandatory Qualifications

* Education: Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA) with a strong academic record.

* Work Experience: [X to Y] years of post-qualification experience in core finance, financial reporting, and compliance.

* Audit Background: Minimum 2–3 years of experience in a Big 4 firm (Statutory Audit / Internal Audit division) is strongly preferred.

Technical & Functional Competencies

* Advanced knowledge of Ind AS, corporate financial reporting, and consolidated balance sheets.

* Hands-on expertise in GST laws, compliance, and reconciliations.

* Deep familiarity with internal control frameworks (ICFR / IFCoC) and internal audit practices.

* Expertise in working with enterprise ERPs (e.g., SAP S/4HANA, Oracle ERP, NetSuite) and advanced MS Excel.

* Demonstrated track record of leading or participating in finance process automation / digitization projects.

Behavioral Skills

* Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills (ability to interface smoothly with auditors, tax authorities, and C-suite leadership).

* Excellent project management and cross-team coordination abilities.

* High attention to detail with an analytical problem-solving mindset.