Finance Specialist (CA Qualified)

About the Role:

Specialist Finance & Accounts Finance will be responsible for end-to-end payroll processing and compliance, managing accounts payable and billing operations, vendor reporting, banking & treasury activities, and ensuring accurate and timely payment of taxes (TDS & GST) and returns. The ideal candidate will be highly proficient in Microsoft Excel and experienced with Dynamics 365 Business Central.

Job Role:

• Payroll Processing & Compliance
• Execute monthly payroll cycles: data collection, salary calculations, deductions, and net pay disbursement
• Prepare and maintain payroll journal entries and ensure timely posting in the GL
• Manage statutory filings related to payroll (PF, ESI, Professional Tax)
• Calculate and deposit TDS on salaries; file Form 24Q, 26Q and other applicable returns

• Accounts Payable & Billing
• Review, code and process vendor invoices; ensure compliance with PO terms and cost-center allocations
• Prepare and distribute customer invoices; monitor receivables and follow up on outstanding balances
• Reconcile vendor statements and resolve invoice discrepancies

• Vendor Reporting & Liaison
• Maintain up-to-date vendor master data and generate monthly vendor ageing reports
• Coordinate with vendors on payment schedules, queries, and service-level adherence

• Banking & Treasury Management
• Perform daily bank reconciliations for all operating accounts
• Initiate NEFT/RTGS/IMPS and cheque payments in line with cash availability
• Prepare weekly/monthly cash flow forecasts and manage surplus funds or short-term borrowings

• Indirect & Direct Tax Compliance
• Calculate, deposit and file GST (GSTR-1, GSTR-3B, annual returns) in accordance with statutory deadlines
• Oversee TDS compliance across payments to vendors and contractors; prepare and file quarterly returns
• Liaise with statutory auditors and tax consultants on assessments and notices

• System & Reporting
• Leverage Dynamics 365 Business Central for transaction posting, month-end close activities, and reporting
• Develop and maintain Excel-based MIS dashboards, pivot tables, macros and ad-hoc analyses for senior management

Qualifications & Skills

• 8-10 years of experience in Accounts Payable, Compliance, Payroll and Treasury.
• Prepare weekly/monthly cash flow forecasts and manage surplus funds or short - term borrowings a strong advantage.
• Hands-on experience in managing teams and should be hands-on.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles
• Ability to communicate and engage stakeholders.