Assistant / Deputy Manager, Accounting

Job Description

Job Profile: Assistant / Deputy Manager – Finance & Accounts

Location : Ahmedabad, India (Work from Office)

Key Responsibilities:

• Financial Reporting & Audits
  • Preparation and finalization of financial statements (Balance Sheet, P&L, Cash Flow, CARO, etc.).
  • Lead and coordinate Tax Audit, GST Audit, and Transfer Pricing (TP) Audit.
  • Liaise with external auditors to ensure timely completion of statutory and tax audits without qualification remarks.
  • Experience in handling audits with Big Four audit firms.

• Compliance & Regulatory Filings
  • Ensure timely compliance with statutory requirements (GST, TDS, PF, ESIC, Professional Tax, Softex filings, etc.).
  • Manage TDS return filings and GST compliance including monthly/yearly filings and refund claims.
  • Handle compliance related to External Commercial Borrowings (ECB) with RBI and AD Bank.
  • Experience with regulatory authorities such as ROC, RBI, STPI, and other statutory bodies.
  • Hands on experience of filing FLA, SFT, GST LUT, etc

• Capex & Fixed Assets
  • Capex accounting and planning of Capex and Opex budgets.
  • Maintain Fixed Asset Register as per statutory norms.
  • Conduct physical asset verification and coordinate with cross-functional teams to identify and report gaps.

• Month-End & MIS Reporting
  • Ensure timely month-end closing activities including accruals, prepayment releases, depreciation, and GL control.
  • Prepare and deliver monthly MIS reports and perform balance sheet reconciliations.

• ERP & Internal Controls
  • Post day-to-day financial transactions in ERP systems.
  • Implement and monitor internal financial controls, policies, and governance procedures.

• Secretarial & Documentation
  • Manage ROC documentation and assist with company secretarial matters.
  • Ensure compliance with Softex, BRC, and other STPI-related filings.

• Banking & Payables
  • Oversee banking operations including vendor and statutory payments.
  • Manage accounts payable functions: vendor invoices, employee reimbursements, and vendor management.

• Tools & Systems
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
  • Added advantage: Experience with Oracle NetSuite and IT/ITES claim filings and subsidy schemes.

Qualifications:

• Chartered Accountant (CA) with a minimum of 8 years of post-qualification experience in Finance and Accounts.
• Proven experience working in a multinational company (MNC); preference for candidates with exposure to the IT/ITeS sector, though not mandatory.
• Demonstrated expertise in managing audits conducted by Big Four audit firms.
• Preferable to have local candidate.