Assistant Manager - Accounts

Job Title: Assistant Manager - Accounts
Experience: 2 - 5 Years
Qualification: B.Com + ICWA/CMA (Inter/Qualified)
Job Type: Full-Time

About the Role:

We are seeking a highly skilled and proactive Assistant Manager for our Accounts department. This role is designed for a qualified or intermediate Cost & Management Accountant (ICWA/CMA) with a strong foundation in commerce. The ideal candidate will be responsible for overseeing critical accounting functions, ensuring financial compliance, and providing strategic insights to support business decision-making. You will play a key role in bridging operational accounting and management reporting.

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Management & Reporting:

• Oversee the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow).
• Ensure timely and accurate closing of books of accounts.
• Manage and monitor the company's budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Prepare and present cost reports, variance analysis, and management information systems (MIS) to senior management.

Cost & Management Accounting:

• Apply ICWA/CMA knowledge to conduct cost analysis, cost control, and cost reduction initiatives.
• Analyze product costing, job costing, and overhead allocation.
• Perform profitability analysis for various products, projects, or business segments.
• Assist in strategic decision-making through data-driven financial models.

Compliance & Audit:

• Ensure full compliance with Direct & Indirect Taxation (GST, TDS, Income Tax) and timely filing of returns.
• Liaise with internal and statutory auditors, ensuring a smooth audit process and resolving queries.
• Develop, implement, and monitor robust internal financial controls.

Team Leadership & Process Improvement:

• Supervise, mentor, and guide a team of junior accountants and executives.
• Review the work of the team for accuracy and compliance (e.g., AP/AR, reconciliations).
• Identify opportunities for process automation and improvement within the accounting function.
• Manage the company's accounting software (e.g., Tally, SAP, Oracle) and ensure its effective use.

Required Qualifications & Skills:

• A Bachelor's degree in Commerce (B.Com) is mandatory.
• An ICWA/CMA (Intermediate or Qualified) is mandatory.
• 2 to 5 years of relevant post-qualification experience in accounting and finance, with at least 1-2 years in a supervisory role.
• In-depth knowledge of accounting standards (Ind AS), cost accounting standards, and taxation laws (GST, TDS).
• Proven expertise in financial reporting, budgeting, and cost management.
• High proficiency in MS Office (Advanced Excel) and accounting software like Tally, SAP, or similar ERPs.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and leadership skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with management and cross-functional teams.

What We Offer:

• A competitive compensation package commensurate with experience and qualifications.
• A key leadership role with significant responsibility and visibility.
• Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement.
• A dynamic and challenging work environment.
• Support for continuing professional education.

How to Apply:

Interested and qualified candidates are requested to send their updated resume, along with details of their current compensation, to [Email Address] with the subject line "Application for Assistant Manager - Accounts - [Your Name]".

Key Differences from the Accounts Executive JD:

• Strategic Focus: Shifts from transactional tasks (data entry) to analysis, reporting, and control (budgeting, cost analysis, MIS).
• Leadership Element: Explicitly includes supervising, mentoring, and reviewing the work of a team.
• Compliance & Audits: Places greater emphasis on managing the entire compliance and audit lifecycle.
• Technical Skills: Requires knowledge of advanced accounting standards (Ind AS) and often ERP systems (SAP/Oracle) instead of just Tally.
• Qualification: The ICWA/CMA qualification is a core requirement, signaling a need for specialized management accounting expertise.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹15,000.00 - ₹22,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Provident Fund

Work Location: In person