Role & responsibilities : Budgeting & Forecasting Prepare annual budgets & forecasts. Align with business strategy & departmental inputs. Track budget vs. actuals, explain variances. Support long-term strategic planning (35 year financial models). Financial Analysis & Insights Conduct monthly P&L, balance sheet & cash flow analysis. Perform variance analysis (actual vs. forecast vs. prior year). Provide insights on revenue, margins, cost drivers, and working capital. MIS Preparation Deliver timely reports to Management as required by Mgt Process & System Improvements Automate reporting via SAP/Excel. Ensure data accuracy & integrity in systems. Compliance & Audit Support Ensure financial reporting complies with accounting standards. Provide analysis & schedules for audits. Provide Financials for Quarterly Audit with supporting schedules and timely closure of audit. GL Ensure completeness and accuracy of GL Direct Taxation Income Tax Compliance Accurate computation of corporate tax liability Timely filing of Income Tax Returns (ITR) and Tax Audit Reports (Form 3CD). Ensure correct calculation and payment of advance tax. TDS/TCS Compliance Deduction & deposit of TDS/TCS within statutory timelines. Filing of TDS/TCS returns (Form 24Q, 26Q, 27Q, etc.) on/before due date. Issue of Form 16/16A to employees/vendors timely Assessments Assist to consultant in income tax assessments, scrutiny, and appeals Draft replies to tax notices and queries Coordination with consultants for closure of assessments Transfer Pricing Preferred candidate profile