Senior Manager - Accounts Finance & Taxation

Position: Senior Manager - Accounts Finance & Taxation

Number of vacancies: 2

Reporting to: Head - Finance & Accounts

Location: Bangalore & Mumbai

Summary/ Objective:

At Gaiagen, we are committed to transforming the future of pest management by developing and manufacturing biological alternatives to harmful chemical-based products. Our mission is to provide environmentally responsible solutions that safeguard health, agriculture, and ecosystems.

We are looking for a Senior Manager – Finance & Accounts with a strong background in accounting, finance, and taxation. The ideal candidate will have expertise in financial reporting, budgeting, compliance, reconciliations, audits, and overall financial strategy. This individual will be expected to lead a team, ensure compliance with statutory and internal controls, and contribute to risk minimization strategies.

Note: While this JD outlines expectations for a senior manager, we are open to hiring a capable candidate at an entry or mid-level role, with the intent to groom them into a leadership position over time. The designation and compensation (CTC) will be commensurate with the candidate’s qualifications and experience at the time of joining.

Qualifications:

• Chartered Accountant (CA) OR
• Inter-CA with M.A.F. / M.Com. / B.A.F. / B.Com.

Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years in accounting, finance, or taxation
• Proven experience in leading a team of at least 3 members
• Candidates with lesser experience but strong foundational knowledge and potential may be considered for grooming into a leadership role

Skills and Attributes:

• Proficiency in various accounting software and ERP systems
• Strong understanding of auditing, taxation, reconciliations, and book closure
• Excellent communication skills in English, Hindi & local language
• Ability to handle finance queries and manage cross-functional coordination

Growth Path:

We believe in nurturing talent. For candidates joining at an entry or mid-level, a personalized development plan will be created to groom them into a senior managerial position, based on their performance, learning agility, and contribution to organizational goals.

Job Description:

• Ensuring accurate maintenance of books of accounts
• Timely and Accurate MIS reports preparation & presentation
• Preparation of Annual Closing Statements, Finalization of Accounts & preparation of Financial Statements
• Controlling Chart of Accounts, Access Rights, etc. on the ERP, co-ordinating for customizations, troubleshooting, etc.
• Preparation of Tax Audit Report and Corporate ITR filing
Timely and Accurate filing of all statutory returns, viz. GST, TDS, PT, PF, ESIC, etc.
• Handling all Audits & Assessments
• Ensuring compliance and internal controls for all procedural aspects relating to E-Invoicing, E-Way Bills, GST, TDS, etc.
• Ensuring compliance and internal controls for all procedural aspects relating to Procurements, Inventory Control, Assets Control, etc.
• Preparation and updation of product cost sheets and other cost audit requirements.
• Coordination with Bankers for banking operations & requirements
• Coordination with Company Secretary for ensuring accurate & timely secretarial compliances
• Managing finance functions specific to e-commerce businesses, including handling high-volume transactions, digital payment reconciliations, and platform-specific financial reporting

Other information: At Gaiagen, we are designing and developing new biological alternatives to chemicals. We are looking out for Candidates with great dedication and passion to work on projects which are helpful in delivering smart, effective and sustainable pest management solutions.

Equality Statement: Gaiagen is committed to building a diverse workplace. We invite applications from all persons, irrespective of gender, disabilities, and members of religious minorities groups who can contribute through their experience to the diversity and effectiveness of our workplace. Equality and diversity are core to our values as an organization. Staff members are expected to work collectively and individually to promote a constructive and sensitive approach to colleagues from different backgrounds, and value and respect their work.

Conflict of Interest: Public or other activity, affiliation to or support for any group or organization, personal association or other factor which may generate a real or perceived conflict of interest with our principles of independence and impartiality, or raise a security concern, or otherwise prevent the candidate from carrying out key functions of the specific post and would therefore disqualify the candidate from being appointed.

Selection Process:

• Shortlisting of candidates based on skills and experience

• Telephonic / Online interview

• Face to face interview