Role : Manager - Finance & Accounts

Experience: 8–10 years

Location: Chennai, Onsite

Key responsibilities

1. Statutory compliance

- Ensure timely and accurate GST compliance: GSTR-1, GSTR-3B, GSTR-9/9C, ITC reconciliation with GSTR-2B, e-invoicing and e-way bills.
- Manage TDS/TCS: deduction, monthly deposits, quarterly returns (24Q, 26Q, 27Q), Form 16/16A issuance and 26AS/AIS reconciliation.
- Oversee payroll statutory dues: EPF, ESI, Qualified Tax and Labor Welfare Fund remittances and returns.
- Coordinate ROC/MCA filings (AOC-4, MGT-7, DPT-3, MSME-1 and event-based forms) with the Company Secretary.
- Handle advance tax, income tax returns, tax audit support and transfer pricing documentation where applicable.
- Maintain a statutory compliance calendar and respond to notices and assessments from GST, Income Tax and other authorities.

2. Statutory audit and auditor liaison

- Drive month-end and year-end closing, and prepare financial statements under Schedule III and applicable Ind AS / AS.
- Act as primary point of contact for statutory, internal and tax auditors; prepare schedules, reconciliations and supporting documents.
- Close audit observations on time and implement recommended control improvements.
- Maintain fixed asset register, ledger scrutiny and reconciliations so the books are audit-ready year round.

3. MIS, AOP, budgeting and forecasting

- Prepare monthly MIS: P&L;, balance sheet, cash flow, budget vs actual variance analysis and key business metrics.
- Lead the Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and departmental budgets with business heads.
- Prepare rolling forecasts for revenue, expenses and cash, and flag deviations to management early.
- Support management with cost analysis, profitability reviews and ad hoc financial reports.

4. Team management

- Lead, guide and review the work of the accounts team; allocate tasks and set clear deadlines.
- Define processes, SOPs and internal controls for accounting, payables, receivables and compliance.




- Train team members and drive automation and system improvements in the accounting software.

5. Vendor payments

- Oversee the accounts payable cycle: invoice verification, three-way matching with PO and GRN, and approvals.
- Plan and release vendor payments as per agreed terms and cash availability, ensuring TDS and GST compliance.
- Reconcile vendor ledgers periodically and resolve disputes; monitor MSME payment timelines under Section 43B(h).

6. Invoicing and collection follow-up

- Ensure accurate and timely customer invoicing in line with contracts, including e-invoicing where applicable.
- Track receivables and ageing; follow up with customers to collect within credit terms.
- Reconcile customer ledgers, issue credit/debit notes, and report overdue accounts and DSO to management.

7. Banking and treasury

- Manage day-to-day banking: payments, receipts, fund transfers and bank portal administration.
- Perform monthly bank reconciliations and monitor cash and fund positions daily.
- Coordinate with banks on account opening, KYC, facilities, guarantees, FDs and forex transactions (FIRC, export proceeds, inward/outward remittances).
- Plan short-term cash flow to meet payroll, statutory dues and vendor obligations.

Qualifications and skills Education: CA / CMA (qualified or inter) or M.Com / MBA (Finance).

Experience: 8–10 years in accounts, finance and statutory compliance, with at least 3 years managing a team .

Technical skills

- Strong working knowledge of GST, TDS, Income Tax, Companies Act and labour law compliances.
- Hands-on experience with Tally Prime and/or Zoho Books; familiarity with ERP systems is a plus.
- Advanced Excel (pivot tables, lookups, financial models); exposure to BI tools is a plus.
- Experience handling statutory audits and preparing financial statements.

Behavioral skills

- High attention to detail and accuracy; disciplined about reconciling every figure.
- Clear communication with auditors, banks, vendors, customers and management.
- Ability to work to deadlines and manage multiple priorities.
- Integrity and confidentiality in handling financial information.

📌 Manager - Finance & Accounts (Chennai)
🏢 Akku
📍 Chennai