Assistant Manager Finance

ABOUT AIR INDIA SATS AIRPOST SERVICES PRIVATE

AISATS, a leading gateway services provider in India, is a 50-50 joint venture between Air India Limited (a part of the TATA Group) and SATS Ltd., one of the world’s largest providers of air cargo handling services and Asia’s leading airline caterer. ‘AISATS’ is defined by its people – they are our greatest strength. Their commitment to seamless delivery and customer delight is what enables us to fulfil our brand promise of service excellence. This has been the hallmark of our business for more than a decade. With deep domain knowledge of the aviation ecosystem, we offer end-to-end ground handling services such as passenger and baggage handling, ramp handling, aircraft interior cleaning, load control and flight operations, and cargo handling services for general, perishable, transshipment, express courier and special cargo.

Assistant Manager Finance

Location: Kochi

Job Objective & Key Responsibilities

Accounts Payable (AP) Management

• Process vendor bills and ensure accurate and timely payments after verification.
• Track due dates, aging reports, and coordinate with suppliers for any discrepancies.
• Manage credit terms and resolve payment-related queries from vendors or outlet teams.
• Maintain a well-organized filing system for all purchase invoices and payment vouchers.

Accounts Receivable (AR) Management

• Generate and issue customer invoices (aggregators, corporates, catering, etc.).
• Follow up for timely collections and maintain records of receipts.
• Track outstanding balances and reconcile customer accounts regularly.
• Coordinate with store managers to validate sales entries and credit notes.
• Manage accounts receivable operations including credit control, debtor management, payment reconciliation, and follow-ups to ensure timely collections and accurate financial records.
• Ensure compliance and financial analysis by maintaining regulatory adherence in AR processes, overseeing taxation matters, and analysing financial data to identify trends and drive improvements.

General Ledger & Journal Entries

• Record accurate journal entries, including adjustments, accruals, and petty cash settlements.
• Assist in monthly closing activities, supporting P&L and Balance Sheet accuracy.
• Perform bank reconciliations, supplier ledger matching, and inter-company reconciliations.

Taxation & Statutory Compliance

• Assist in GST calculations, input credit reconciliation, and timely return filings.
• Support TDS deduction and filings as per compliance.
• Coordinate with external auditors for periodic and statutory audits.

Reporting & MIS

• Prepare financial summaries, vendor payment schedules, and receivables dashboards.
• Share monthly AP/AR reports with management for cash flow tracking.
• Support budgeting and forecasting processes by sharing accurate payable and receivable data.

Qualifications

• M.com/ CA Inter with 5 to 7 years of relevant experience.
• Proficient in computer applications and financial systems.
• Team handling experience is a plus

Preferred Experience

• Solid understanding of accounting principles; experience with ERP systems is preferred.
• Exposure to the aviation industry is a plus.

Key Competencies & Attributes

• Strong command of spoken and written English.
• Excellent interpersonal and supervisory skills.
• Effective communicator across all organizational levels.
• Collaborative and able to lead cross-functional teams.
• Comfortable working with various financial software and systems.
• Ability to interpret airline operational manuals and apply financial insights.