About the Role

We are looking for a qualified and experienced Chartered Accountant (CA) with 5+ years of experience in accounting, payroll processing, billing, and financial operations. The ideal candidate should have strong financial and analytical skills, a good understanding of statutory compliance, and an active professional network of Chartered Accountants, finance professionals, and similar profiles.

The candidate will be responsible for managing day-to-day accounting activities, overseeing payroll processing, handling billing and invoicing, and ensuring accurate and timely financial operations.

Key Responsibilities

- Accounting and Financial Management
- Manage day-to-day accounting operations, including journal entries, ledger maintenance, bank reconciliations, and financial reporting.
- Maintain accurate books of accounts and ensure proper documentation of financial transactions.
- Monitor accounts payable and receivable, track outstanding payments, and support cash flow management.
- Assist in monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closing activities.
- Payroll Processing
- Manage end-to-end payroll processing and ensure accurate computation of salaries, TDS, PF, ESI, and other applicable statutory deductions.
- Ensure timely salary disbursement and compliance with applicable payroll regulations.
- Billing, Invoicing and Billables
- Manage client billing, invoicing, and tracking of billable services and project-related expenses.
- Ensure timely generation of invoices, accurate revenue recording, and follow-up on outstanding receivables.
- Coordinate with internal teams to validate billable hours, project deliverables, and client billing requirements.
- Maintain records of client payments, vendor bills, and other financial transactions.
- Taxation and Statutory Compliance
- Handle GST, TDS, income tax, and other applicable statutory filings and reconciliations.
- Ensure compliance with relevant financial regulations, accounting standards, and statutory requirements.




- Coordinate with auditors, banks, consultants, and other external stakeholders as required.
- Professional Networking and Business Coordination
- Maintain an active qualified network of Chartered Accountants, finance professionals, tax consultants, and other relevant industry profiles.
- Build and maintain professional relationships to support business collaboration, referrals, and networking opportunities.
- Coordinate with external accounting firms, consultants, and financial service providers whenever required.
- Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A;)

Identify and evaluate potential merger, acquisition, investment, and strategic partnership opportunities.

Support financial due diligence, including the review of financial statements, liabilities, assets, cash flows, and historical financial performance.

Conduct preliminary financial analysis and valuation of potential acquisition targets using relevant valuation methodologies.

Prepare financial models, valuation reports, transaction summaries, and investment analysis for management review.

Coordinate with legal advisors, tax consultants, investment bankers, other Chartered Accountants, and relevant stakeholders during transaction evaluation and execution.

Support the preparation and review of financial documentation, transaction proposals, and deal-related reports.

Assist with post-acquisition financial integration, accounting alignment, and monitoring of transaction outcomes, where required.

Maintain confidentiality of sensitive financial information and ensure appropriate documentation throughout the transaction lifecycle.





Required Qualifications and Skills

- Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA) with 5+ years of relevant post-qualification experience preferred.
- Strong hands-on experience in accounting, payroll processing, billing, invoicing, and financial reporting.
- Good knowledge of GST, TDS, income tax, and applicable statutory compliance.
- Experience with accounting software such as Tally, Zoho Books, SAP, or similar platforms.
- Proficiency in MS Excel and financial data analysis.
- Strong communication, coordination, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- An established professional network of CAs, finance professionals, or similar profiles.
- Ability to manage multiple responsibilities independently while maintaining accuracy and confidentiality.

Interested candidates can share their updated resumes for consideration.

Qualifications

- Strong Finance knowledge, including corporate finance concepts and understanding of business performance drivers.
- Proficiency in Financial Modeling and scenario analysis to evaluate projects, investments, and business cases.
- Ability to interpret and analyze Financial Statements and related data for insights and decision support.
- Experience in Financial Reporting, management reporting, and preparing dashboards for leadership.
- Demonstrated Analytical Skills with high attention to detail and comfort working with large data sets.
- Advanced skills in Excel and financial tools; familiarity with ERP or accounting systems is an advantage.
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field; professional qualifications such as CA, CFA, or MBA (Finance) are preferred.
- Experience in agency, marketing services, or FMCG/D2C environments is beneficial, with the ability to work in a fast-paced, growth-focused setting.
- Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams and levels.

📌 Job Description: Corporate Finance- Assistant Manager/ Manager (Gurugram)
🏢 Apelo Consulting
📍 Gurugram