ROLE SUMMARY

The Assistant Manager – Finance will support the finance function by owning key aspects of book closure, financial reporting, statutory compliance, and management reporting. The role involves ensuring accurate and timely financial records, coordinating with auditors, managing direct and indirect tax compliances (GST, TDS, Income Tax), and providing analytical support for business decision-making. Ideal for a qualified or semi-qualified finance professional seeking hands-on ownership in a corporate environment.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Financial accounting and reporting

- Own the end-to-end monthly, quarterly, and annual book-closing process, including journal entries, accruals, provisions, and reconciliations.
- Prepare and review financial statements, trial balances, and supporting schedules in compliance with Ind AS / Indian GAAP.
- Ensure accuracy of General Ledger, fixed assets register, inter-company balances, and balance sheet reconciliations.
- Support preparation of management information systems (MIS) reports, variance analysis, and dashboards for senior management.

Statutory Compliance and Taxation

- Manage GST compliance, including GSTR-1, GSTR-3B, GSTR-9, Input Tax Credit (ITC) reconciliations (GSTR-2A/2B), and resolution of mismatches.
- Handle TDS compliance, advance tax workings, Income Tax returns, and related filings.
- Maintain a compliance calendar and ensure timely statutory payments and filings.
- Coordinate with tax consultants and support tax audits and assessments.

Audit and Internal Controls

- Coordinate with statutory, internal, and tax auditors; prepare audit schedules and respond to queries.
- Strengthen internal controls across accounting processes and drive process improvements.

Other Responsibilities





- Assist in budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow monitoring.
- Oversee or support Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR) processes, including reconciliations and ageing analysis.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (operations, sales, legal, secretarial) for financial data and insights.
- Drive continuous improvement in financial processes and ERP utilization.

EDUCTION QUALIFICATIONS

- CMA / ICWA or MBA (Finance) from a reputed institute
- B.Com / M.Com as a minimum base qualification

EXPERIENCE

- 2–6 years of relevant experience in finance and accounting (post-qualification experience preferred for CA/CMA candidates)
- Exposure to full book closure cycles, Ind AS, and statutory compliance is highly desirable
- Experience in manufacturing, services, IT/ITES, BFSI, or multinational companies is an advantage

REQUIRED SKILL & COMPETENCIES

- Strong working knowledge of Ind AS, Companies Act 2013, GST Act, and Income Tax Act
- Proficiency in advanced Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, macros preferred)
- Hands-on experience with ERP systems (ZOHO, Tally, or similar)
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and attention-to-detail skills
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and handle multiple priorities

PREFERRED SKILL

- Experience with transfer pricing documentation or SEZ/STPI compliance
- Prior exposure to investor reporting or management presentations

WHAT WE OFFER

- Competitive compensation package commensurate with experience and qualifications
- Opportunity for professional growth and ownership of key finance processes
- Exposure to cross-functional projects and senior leadership
- Standard advantages as per company policy

📌 Assistant Manager Finance (Bengaluru)
🏢 STRATACACHE Asia-Pacific
📍 Bengaluru