Finance Manager

Location: Chennai

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced and strategic Finance Manager to lead our Finance & Accounts

function. The ideal candidate will oversee accounting operations, financial planning, statutory compliance,

taxation, reporting, audits, budgeting, and internal financial controls while partnering with leadership to

support the company's growth.

This role offers an opportunity to play a key role in building scalable finance processes within a

fast-growing AI-powered Legal-Tech company.

Key Responsibilities

● Lead and manage the day-to-day Finance & Accounts function, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and

compliance.

● Oversee Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), General Ledger, payroll accounting,

and treasury operations.

● Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, MIS reports, and

management dashboards.

● Lead the budgeting, forecasting, cash flow planning, and financial analysis processes.

● Ensure timely compliance with GST, TDS, Income Tax, PF, ESI, Professional Tax, Companies

Act, and other applicable statutory requirements.

● Drive month-end and year-end financial closing processes.

● Coordinate and manage statutory audits, internal audits, tax audits, and financial due diligence.

● Develop and implement robust financial controls, accounting policies, and standard operating

procedures.

● Liaise with auditors, bankers, tax consultants, regulatory authorities, and external stakeholders.

● Monitor working capital, cash flow, and fund utilization to support business operations.

● Identify opportunities for process improvement, automation, and optimization of finance

operations.

● Support the leadership team with strategic financial insights, profitability analysis, and business





decision-making.

● Mentor and guide junior members of the Finance & Accounts team while fostering a culture of

accuracy, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Candidate Profile

We're looking for someone who is:

● A strong leader with excellent ownership and accountability

● Analytical with exceptional financial and business acumen

● Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy and compliance

● Proactive and capable of driving process improvements

● Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-growth environment

● An effective communicator with strong stakeholder management skills

● Ethical, trustworthy, and committed to maintaining financial integrity

Required Skills

● Strong knowledge of accounting standards, financial reporting, and statutory compliance

● Expertise in GST, TDS, Income Tax, payroll compliances, and corporate accounting

● Experience in budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and financial planning

● Proficiency in Tally ERP and advanced Microsoft Excel

● Experience in audit management, financial controls, and risk management

● Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills

● Ability to lead teams and collaborate across departments

Qualifications

● Bachelor's degree in Commerce, Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline

● Chartered Accountant (CA) or Cost & Management Accountant (CMA) preferred

● 1-2 years of progressive experience in finance, accounting, statutory compliance, and financial

management

● Prior experience in a technology, SaaS, startup, or skilled services organization will be an

added advantage

Pay: ₹19,657.89 - ₹77,140.50 per month

Benefits:

- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Internet reimbursement
- Leave encashment
- Life insurance
- Paid sick time

Work Location: In person

📌 Finance Manager (Chennai)
🏢 Kiara Global Services
📍 Chennai