Assistant Manager – Finance

Cotton & Clay Collective

Location: Chandigarh, India
Function: Finance & Accounts
Reporting to: Finance Controller
Experience: 4+ Years

About Cotton & Clay

Cotton & Clay Collective is building a digital-first fashion and lifestyle business for the Indian market, focused on quality, value, strong product sourcing, technology-led operations and an exceptional customer experience.

The Opportunity

We are looking for an Assistant Manager – Finance to manage day-to-day accounting and finance operations, support financial reporting and ensure accuracy across accounting, taxation, vendor payments and reconciliations.

The role will work closely with the Finance Controller and cross-functional teams to establish efficient and reliable financial processes.

Key Responsibilities

- Manage day-to-day accounting, ledger entries and bank reconciliations.
- Handle vendor invoices, accounts payable, receivables and payment tracking.
- Coordinate GST, TDS, tax filings and statutory documentation.
- Maintain inventory accounting, stock reconciliation and product cost records.
- Prepare monthly MIS, expense reports and budget-versus-actual statements.
- Assist in cash-flow tracking, financial closing and audit preparation.
- Monitor vendor payments,



outstanding balances and expense records.
- Maintain accurate financial records and supporting documentation.
- Coordinate with sourcing, merchandising, operations and other teams for finance-related activities.
- Support the Finance Controller in financial analysis and process improvements.

Candidate Profile

- Graduate/Postgraduate in Commerce, Finance or Accounting.
- CA Inter, CMA Inter or MBA Finance preferred.
- 4–6 years of relevant experience in Finance & Accounts.
- Experience in Retail, Apparel, Fashion, D2C or E-commerce preferred.
- Good understanding of GST, TDS, accounting and reconciliations.
- Proficiency in MS Excel and accounting software/ERP systems.
- Strong analytical, organisational and communication skills.
- High attention to detail, integrity and ownership.

What Success Looks Like

Accurate financial records, timely reconciliations, smooth vendor payments, reliable MIS reporting and effective coordination of day-to-day finance operations.

Cotton & Clay Collective

Pay: ₹30,000.00 - ₹60,000.00 per month

Perks:

- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Provident Fund

Work Location: In person

📌 Assistant Manager – Finance (Chandigarh)
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