Finance Manager / Asst. Finance Manager

Location:

About the Company:

The company is a back-office of a reputed UAE-based business group engaged in multiple business verticals. The Chennai office provides a comprehensive range of support services including Accounting, Engineering support, Procurement support, Sales Support, Bid & quote preparation, HR support, IT support, Marketing & e-commerce support and other back-office functions.

Role Overview:

Finance Manager / Asst. Finance Manager

Key Responsibilities:

Accounting & Reporting:

• Supervise the day-to-day accounting operations handled by the team.
• Ensure accurate and timely billings, and follow-up and recover dues.
• Process payments and cash flow management. Coordinate with local banks.
• Ensure accuracy and completeness of books of accounts as per applicable accounting standards and Indian regulations.
• Perform monthly, quarterly, and annual book closures.
• Prepare and finalize MIS reports, financial statements and schedules in coordination with Group Finance team.
• Reconcile bank balances, intercompany balances between group entities and vendor balances.

Taxation & Compliance:

• Prepare monthly TDS and GST workings. Manage payment of taxes and other statutory dues within due dates.
• Coordinate with consultants and ensure timely filing of all statutory returns and forms (for compliances under GST, TDS, PF, PT, Income Tax, FEMA, ROC, etc.).
• Prepare and maintain a compliance tracker.

Audit & Coordination:

• Coordinate with statutory auditors for smooth conduct of audits.
• Prepare audit schedules, resolve audit queries, and ensure timely completion of audit processes.
• Liaise with legal, other external consultants and government authorities as required.
• Coordinate with internal auditors.

Process & Team Management:

• Supervise and guide the accounting team to ensure adherence to processes and timelines.
• Regularly coordinate with Finance team, Tax team, Legal Team, Treasury Team at the Group HO.
• Implement and improve accounting systems, controls, and best practices.
• Track and ensure renewal of contracts, agreements and insurance policies.
• Prepare and finalize annual budgets, forecasting, and periodic cash flow monitoring.

Desired Candidate Profile:

Qualifications:

• Chartered Accountant (CA)

  with 3 - 5 years of relevant post-qualification experience,

  OR

• Semi-qualified (CA-Inter)

  with 7 - 10 years of relevant experience in accounting, compliance, and reporting roles.

Experience & Skills:

• Strong knowledge of Indian accounting standards, taxation, and overall Indian legal and compliance framework.
• Hands-on experience with

  SAP ERP.

• Proficiency in MS Office and data analysis.
• Excellent communication and coordination skills.
• Ability to manage a team and meet strict deadlines.