Senior Finance Manager

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Job Overview:

We are seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Senior Finance Manager to lead finance compliance, taxation, transfer pricing, cross-border transactions, and MIS reporting. This critical role demands an individual with strong expertise in Indian taxation (GST, TDS), Transfer Pricing, cross-border compliance (including FEMA regulations), and the capability to independently prepare comprehensive MIS reports from scratch. The ideal candidate will be proactive, meticulous, and adept at building and mentoring a finance team.

Key Responsibilities (KRAs):

Statutory Filings & Compliance:

• Independently prepare, reconcile, and ensure timely submission of GST returns, TDS returns, PTRC/PTEC filings, and other statutory obligations.

• Perform detailed reconciliations to ensure accuracy and compliance.

Transfer Pricing Management:

• Independently handle transfer pricing documentation, studies, compliance, and ensure alignment with regulatory guidelines.

• Analyze intercompany pricing policies, manage associated risks, and maintain necessary documentation for audits.

MIS Reporting & Analysis:

• Develop and prepare detailed MIS reports from scratch, providing insightful financial analysis to support strategic decision-making.

• Regularly track and report key financial metrics, trends, and variances to senior management.

Cross-Border Transactions:

• Independently manage and oversee all aspects of cross-border payments, ensuring compliance with FEMA regulations and international taxation principles.

• Analyze DTAA benefits, residency rules, foreign withholding obligations, and document the compliance meticulously.

Regulatory Monitoring:

• Monitor changes in Indian and international tax laws (GST, Income Tax, FEMA, OECD guidelines).

• Provide timely updates and actionable insights to internal stakeholders to ensure ongoing compliance.

Audit & Inquiry Management:

• Liaise with auditors (internal, external, statutory) and respond efficiently to queries or notices from tax authorities.

• Maintain comprehensive reconciliations and justifications for tax positions, ensuring readiness for audits.

Policy & Process Improvement:

• Identify opportunities to automate and streamline compliance workflows.

• Recommend improvements in financial reporting, filing cycles, and internal controls.

Team Building & Leadership:

• Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing finance team from the ground up.

• Provide guidance, training, and professional development to junior team members.

Documentation & Record-Keeping:

• Maintain organized repositories of returns, tax opinions, reconciliations, and departmental correspondences.

• Ensure prompt retrieval of critical documents for audits, assessments, or internal reviews.

Required Skills & Tools:

• Expertise in Transfer Pricing and cross-border transaction compliance.

• Advanced proficiency in Tally Prime, MS Excel, Google Sheets, and ERP systems.

• Strong in-depth knowledge of Indian taxation compliance (GST, TDS, PTRC/PTEC).

• Extensive experience in independently managing statutory reconciliations and filings.

• Excellent analytical skills for preparing and interpreting MIS reports.

• Proficiency with Indian taxation portals, GSTN, TRACES, and online filing systems.

• Superior organizational, communication, and compliance management skills.

Educational Qualification:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce, Accounting, or Finance.

• Additional certifications in Taxation, GST, Transfer Pricing, or International Taxation are preferred.