Manager - Finance (Controllership) - Mumbai

Job Summary:

India's fast-growing logistics-technology company is looking for a Chartered Accountant with 2+ years of post qualification experience and a strong article-ship 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 marketplace and supply chain financing, targeting $100M in revenue by 2028.

Location : 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), 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 insights to 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/).
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- High attention to detail with a sense of ownership.
- Positive 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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