Asst Finance Manager

Role Objective

The Finance Manager will lead the firm's financial operations, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and strategic oversight across multiple ongoing projects. Supported by a Junior Accountant for day-to-day activities, this role focuses on reviewing financial data, strengthening internal controls, tracking project-wise financial performance, and providing leadership with clear, actionable financial insights.

Key Responsibilities

1. Financial Oversight & Compliance

• Supervise and review all accounting entries posted by the Junior Accountant.
• Ensure monthly closing, reconciliations, and ledger accuracy.
• Oversee GST, TDS, PF/ESI, Professional Tax, and statutory filings.
• Coordinate with external auditors for annual audits.
• Maintain statutory registers and ensure compliance with accounting standards.

2. Project Accounting & Revenue Management

• Monitor project-wise revenue, expenses, profitability, and cash flows.
• Review and finalize client invoices (milestones, variation orders, revisions).
• Track outstanding payments, collections, and update leadership regularly
• Preparation and verification of consultant POs, work orders, and bills.

3. Vendor, Consultant & Payment Management

• Review vendor and consultant invoices processed by the Junior Accountant.
• Approve payments after due verification and ensure orderly reconciliation.
• Track advances, retentions, and consultant agreements related to projects.

4. Payroll & Employee-Related Accounts

• Review payroll inputs processed by the HR Manager and ensure accuracy.
• Oversee reimbursements, travel claims, and employee advances.
• Ensure regulatory compliance of the Gratuity Trust and employee payouts.

5. Budgeting, MIS & Financial Planning

• Prepare and review monthly MIS: revenue, expenses, cash flow, project P&L.
• Assist leadership in budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning.
• Provide insights and financial advice to support strategic decisions.

6. Internal Controls & Process Improvements

• Strengthen internal control systems, accounting SOPs, and audit trails.
• Mentor the Junior Accountant and ensure systematic accounting practices.
• Identify process gaps and implement improvements for speed and accuracy.

Skills & Experience Required

• Bachelor's/Master's degree in Commerce or Finance; CA Inter preferred.
• 612 years of experience in accounting; experience in architecture/engineering/consulting preferred.
• Strong knowledge of GST, TDS, statutory compliance, and accounting standards.
• Proficiency in Tally ERP / Zoho Books / similar platforms.
• Excellent Excel and MIS reporting skills. ? Strong leadership, communication, and analytical abilities