Role & responsibilities Roles: The Accounting Manager leads the financial operations, ensuring accurate and compliant financial reporting, effective tax management, strong internal controls, budgeting, and banking liaison. This role includes supervising audits and delivering strategic financial insight to support organizational goals. Responsibilities: Accounting & Financial Reporting Finalize P&L accounts and Balance Sheets; maintain ledgers Prepare monthly, quarterly, annual financial statements and MIS reports Submit stock statements and project reports to banks Budgeting, Costing & Cash Flow Lead budgeting, costing, and fund flow analysis Forecast cash flow and plan liquidity for operations Taxation & Statutory Compliance File Income Tax, GST (GSTR 1, 3B), Annual Returns (9C), e-way bills Handle tax audits, assessments, and scrutiny Ensure GAAP/IFRS compliance Audit Management Coordinate internal/external audits and ensure readiness Resolve audit findings and ensure timely closure Team Leadership & Operations Supervise accounting team and manage AP/AR, payroll, fixed assets Enhance internal controls and mentor junior staff Banking & External Relations Liaise with banks/financial institutions for credit and reporting Provide financial documents to support funding and operations Import/Export Operations Handle documentation for import/export transactions Ensure timely payment of duties, taxes, and shipping charges Coordinate with shipping, customs, and logistics partners Regulatory Scrutiny & Compliance Respond to GST, IT, Customs notices with accurate documentation Maintain records for audits and compliance Statutory Compliance Timely filing of GST, TDS, and statutory returns Ensure compliance with tax, labour, and finance regulations Coordinate with consultants for licenses and legal obligations