Manager - Finance & Taxation

The Manager Finance & Taxation will be responsible for overseeing all financial and taxation activities of the organization, including accounting, financial planning, tax compliance, audits, and advisory functions.

Roles & Responsibilities:

1. Financial Management & Reporting

• Oversee day-to-day finance operations including general accounting, accounts payable/receivable, payroll, and treasury.
• Prepare and finalize monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in compliance with applicable accounting standards.
• Manage cash flow, working capital, and fund flow to ensure business liquidity.
• Support management with financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Preparation of Book debts statement, coordination with bankers, preparation of CMA data etc.
• Monthly MIS reporting of all departments to management.
• Adherence to relevant acts, rules, with up to date on amendments like companies act, income tax act.

2. Taxation (Direct & Indirect)

• Ensure compliance with all Direct Tax (Income Tax, TDS, Transfer Pricing, etc.) and Indirect Tax (GST, Customs, etc.) regulations.
• Prepare and file statutory returns (Income Tax, GST, TDS, etc.) within prescribed deadlines. Manage tax assessments & audits, litigation.
• Implement effective tax planning strategies to optimize tax liability while ensuring legal compliance.
• Keep track of amendments in tax laws and advise management on implications.

3. Strategic Finance & Advisory

• Provide insights and recommendations to management on cost control, financial efficiency, and profitability.
• Support strategic initiatives such as mergers, acquisitions, and restructuring with financial and tax analysis.
• Assess financial risks and implement risk mitigation strategies.

4. Team Leadership & Stakeholder Management

• Lead, guide, and mentor the finance and accounts team.
• Collaborate with cross-functional departments (HR, Legal, Procurement, Sales) to ensure financial compliance.
• Liaise with external auditors, tax consultants, banks, and government authorities.

Qualifications & Experience

• Education:

  MBA / PGDM (Finance) or equivalent.

  Semi Qualified CA

• Experience:

  8 -10 years of relevant experience in finance, accounts, and taxation.

• Preferable :

  Who is currently working in a CA Firm, with client handling.
• Strong knowledge of Indian Direct & Indirect Tax laws, Accounting Standards, and Corporate Law.

• Hands-on experience in TALLY software.
• Preferred Industry - Infrastructure engineering.

• Job location:

  Borivali East, Mumbai