Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced and technology-oriented Senior Finance Manager to lead finance, accounting, compliance, budgeting, reporting, and grant management functions. The ideal candidate will possess strong accounting expertise, advanced reporting skills, hands-on experience with finance systems, and the ability to leverage AI-driven tools to improve productivity and decision-making. The role requires close coordination with auditors, funding agencies, regulatory authorities, and internal stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

Finance Accounting

- Manage end-to-end accounting operations.
- Maintain books of accounts in compliance with applicable accounting standards.
- Handle Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, General Ledger, and Bank Reconciliations.
- Ensure accurate recording of all financial transactions.
- Monitor cash flow and fund utilization.

Financial Reporting Analysis

- Design and generate monthly, quarterly, and annual MIS reports.
- Develop management dashboards and financial summaries.
- Create advanced reports using:
- Pivot Tables
- Power Query (Preferred)
- Excel / Google Sheets Analytics
- Zoho Books Reporting Tools
- Generate customized ledgers, cost-center reports, project-wise expenditure reports, and grant utilization statements.

Budgeting Fund Management

- Support annual budgeting and financial planning.
- Track project budgets against actual expenditures.
- Monitor grant utilization and funding compliance requirements.
- Support financial forecasting and resource planning.

Compliance Governance

- Ensure compliance with:
- Income Tax
- TDS
- GST (where applicable)
- MCA Filings
- CSR Funding Requirements
- Section 8 Company Regulations

- Coordinate with auditors, consultants, banks, and statutory authorities.
- Maintain documentation for internal and external audits.

Grant Project Accounting

- Manage government grants, research funding, and project-based accounting.
- Track project expenditures against sanctioned budgets.




- Prepare utilization certificates and financial reports for funding agencies.

Digital Finance AI Adoption

- Utilize AI tools to improve productivity, reporting, reconciliation, and financial analysis.
- Identify opportunities for automation across finance operations.
- Work comfortably with cloud-based accounting and collaboration platforms.

Required Skills

Must Have

- Strong expertise in Accounting, Finance, and Compliance.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
- Excellent knowledge of Pivot Tables, Lookups, Data Analysis, and Financial Modelling.
- Hands-on experience with accounting software.

Preferred

- Robust experience with Zoho Books.
- Experience creating custom reports and ledgers within Zoho Books.
- Familiarity with Zoho ecosystem applications.
- Experience working with grants, government-funded projects, research institutions, universities, incubators, or Section 8 organizations.

Technology Orientation

- Comfortable using AI tools such as ChatGPT, Copilot, Gemini, or similar platforms.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to independently create management reports and financial insights.

Desired Profile

We are looking for someone who:

- Is highly dependable and detail-oriented.
- Can work independently with minimal supervision.
- Embraces technology and AI-driven productivity.
- Has strong spreadsheet and reporting capabilities.
- Can convert financial data into meaningful management insights.
- Possesses excellent communication and stakeholder-management skills.
- Is proactive, organized, and execution-focused.

Qualification

- CA / CMA / MBA Finance / M.Com / Equivalent Finance Qualification.
- Additional certifications in Finance Systems, Data Analytics, or Zoho products will be an advantage.

Compensation

Compensation will be commensurate with experience, capability, and alignment with the organizations mission.

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📌 Senior Manager - Finance & Accounts (Chennai)
🏢 IITM CDOT Samgnya Technologies Foundation
📍 Chennai