Manager - Finance & Accounts

About us

Founded in 2019 by IIT-B and IIM-A Alumni, Pilgrim is one of the fastest-growing Beauty & Personal Care brands that offers 250+ SKUs across face care, haircare, skincare, makeup and fragrances at over 25,000 pin codes and has grown into a 1000+ offline store omnichannel brand. Pilgrim is known to handpick the worlds best beauty secrets to create exciting and efficacious products that deliver results.

Roles & Responsibilities

Treasury Management

• Prepare and monitor daily, weekly, and monthly cash flow forecasts to ensure adequate liquidity.
• Manage banking operations, including fund transfers, term deposits, inter-company funding, and investment planning.
• Optimize utilization of working capital lines, overdraft limits, and short-term borrowings.
• Ensure bank reconciliations are completed accurately and on time.
• Liaise with banks for rate negotiations, treasury instruments (LCs, BGs, FDs), and credit facilities.
• Handle foreign remittances and ensure compliance with FEMA, RBI guidelines, and accurate documentation (Form 15CA/CB, SWIFT confirmations, etc.).
• Support automation and digitalization in cash and payment processes.

Accounts Payable Management

• Oversee the complete vendor payment cyclefrom invoice receipt to payment execution.
• Ensure timely and accurate disbursement of vendor payments, optimizing cash flow while maintaining supplier relationships.
• Implement strong controls for invoice validation, approval workflows, and ERP-based payment automation.
• Monitor vendor aging, debit balances, and conduct periodic vendor reconciliations.
• Coordinate with internal departments to resolve invoice disputes or mismatches.

Statutory Compliance

• Ensure accurate computation, deduction, and timely deposit of TDS on vendor payments (including 194C, 194J, 194Q, etc.).
• Oversee TDS returns filing, reconcile 26AS, and address vendor queries related to tax deduction certificates.
• Manage GST input reconciliation with GSTR-2B, ensure accurate input claim, and coordinate with vendors for mismatches.
• Ensure adherence to MSME Act provisions, including tracking vendor registration status, timely payments within statutory limits, and MSME reporting compliance.
• Coordinate with auditors for statutory, internal, and tax audits, providing necessary schedules and documentation.

Reporting & Analysis

• Prepare monthly Treasury Dashboards covering bank balances, cash flow variances, payables status, and fund utilization.
• Provide working capital analytics and insights for cost optimization.
• Track and report foreign currency exposures, banking charges, and interest costs.
• Maintain audit-ready documentation for all treasury and payables activities.

Qualifications & Skills

• Chartered Accountant
• Strong knowledge of Treasury operations, Banking, FEMA, and RBI compliance.
• In-depth understanding of TDS, GST 2B reconciliation, and MSME regulations.
• Hands-on experience in ERP systems (SAP / Oracle / Tally Prime / ZOHO).
• Excellent analytical and Excel skills for cash flow forecasting and reconciliation.
• Integrity, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills.