Manager - Finance (Controllership) - India's Largest Digital Freight Network, Mumbai
Job Summary: India's fast-growing logistics-technology company is looking for a Chartered Accountant for a Manager - Finance (Controllership) role with 2+ years of post-qualification experience and a strong articleship in taxation, backed by solid knowledge of income tax, GST, and Ind AS. The ideal candidate is Excel-proficient, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing multiple priorities independently under tight deadlines.
About the company: Our client is India's largest road freight technology platform, currently processing close to 4% of the country's freight volume—with an ambitious goal of reaching 20% by 2028. Already a category leader, the company is expanding beyond its core software offering into freight marketplaces and supply chain financing, targeting $100M in revenue by 2028.
Location: Andheri, Mumbai
Designation: Manager - Finance (Controllership)
Key Responsibilities:
1. Direct & Indirect Tax Compliance
- Preparation and filing of monthly, quarterly, and annual GST returns (GSTR-1, GSTR-3B, GSTR-9, GSTR-9C).
- Handling of GST reconciliations (books vs GSTR 2A/2B/1).
- Preparation and submission of TDS returns (24Q, 26Q) and issuance of Form 16/16A.
- Handling of income tax assessments, tax computations, and payment of advance taxes.
- Liaison with tax consultants and preparation of necessary schedules and documents for tax audits and filings.
- Monitoring changes in tax laws and ensuring timely implementation of amendments.
2. Month-End & Year-End Book Closure
- Ensure timely monthly closure of books in compliance with applicable accounting standards (Ind AS preferred).
- Prepare and review journal entries, accruals, and provisions.
- Perform general ledger scrutiny and reconciliations.
- Coordinate with internal teams for accurate accounting and reporting.
3. Preparation of Financial Statements
- Assist in preparation of standalone and consolidated financials as per Ind AS/Companies Act, 2013.
- Drafting of notes to accounts and supporting audit schedules.
- Coordinate with statutory auditors, internal auditors, and tax consultants.
4. Budgeting & Forecasting
- Support in preparation of annual budgets, rolling forecasts, and variance analysis.
- Track actual vs. budgeted expenses and revenue;
provide timely insightsto management.
- Support financial planning activities and help identify areas for cost optimization.
5. Regulatory Compliance & Reporting
- Ensure compliance with statutory requirements under the Companies Act, FEMA, and other applicable regulations.
- Preparation of data for ROC filings (AOC-4, MGT-7, etc.) in coordination with the company secretary.
- Support RBI compliance (FLA, FC-GPR, etc.) where applicable.
Requirement:
- Knowledge of income tax, GST laws, and Indian Accounting Standards (Ind AS).
- Excellent MS Excel skills and working knowledge of accounting software (Zoho/QuickBooks/Tally).
- Solid analytical and problem-solving skills.
- High attention to detail with a sense of ownership.
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and handle multiple tasks under tight timelines.
Education: Chartered Accountant (CA)
Experience: 2+ years of experience with strong CA article-ship experience in Taxation
Working Days: Monday - Friday
Contact Details: For more details on this vacancy, contact Ayush at
[email protected].
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