Manager || Transaction Advisory Services (Finance & Tax) || Mumbai

You will be joining a transaction advisory firm specializing in start-ups and the early-stage ecosystem as a key member of the team. Your primary responsibilities will revolve around financial retainerships, valuations, due diligences, tax advisory, client management, and team leadership. - **Financial Retainerships:** - Act as the strategic financial partner for start-ups, overseeing financial operations, budgeting, MIS reporting, cash flow management, and investor communications. - Develop financial discipline and governance frameworks suitable for scaling businesses. - **Valuations:** - Assist in obtaining valuation reports for fundraise and secondary transfers (including M&A) in compliance with Income Tax Act, 1961, FEMA, and Companies Act, 2013. - **Due Diligences:** - Lead buy-side/sell-side due diligence engagements, including financial health checks, revenue and margin analysis, working capital assessments, and historical financial reviews. - **Tax Advisory:** - Offer tax structuring advice for transactions and business models, encompassing cross-border setups, holding company structures, ESOPs, and exit scenarios. - **Client Management and Team Leadership:** - Manage multiple client relationships and projects simultaneously with professionalism and responsiveness. - Mentor junior team members and ensure high-quality deliverables across all engagements. Qualification Required: - Chartered Accountant with at least 4-6 years of relevant experience in transaction advisory, Big 4, boutique advisory, or corporate finance roles. - Sound technical knowledge of accounting standards, direct and indirect tax laws, financial modeling, and valuation principles. - Demonstrated expertise in client servicing and team management, along with excellent communication skills to explain complex financial concepts to non-finance founders and stakeholders. - Strong work ethic and entrepreneurial mindset necessary to excel in a fast-paced environment. - Previous experience working with start-ups or in the start-up ecosystem is highly preferred.,