Assistant Account Manager

Pebble Street Hospitality; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 2,800,000 - 4,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Pebble Street Hospitality in Bengaluru, India seeks a Chartered Accountant with 12+ years of experience to lead statutory audits across group entities and to prepare financial statements under Ind AS and IFRS, ensuring accuracy and compliance.

The role also covers tax audit management, audit data preparation, MIS reporting with strong data integrity, and driving process improvements with Excel macros and VBA automation.

Qualifications

• CA/Inter CA with 12+ years in statutory audits or corporate finance.
• Hands-on with financial statements under Ind AS and IFRS.
• Experience in managing tax audits and audit data.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate statutory audits for multiple entities and ensure timely delivery.
• Prepare standalone and consolidated financial statements under Ind AS and IFRS.
• Develop MIS reports (sales, inventory, financial) with data integrity.
• Strengthen internal controls and standardize reporting processes.
• Analyze audit queries and challenge positions when needed.

Skills

CA/Inter CA

Ind AS & IFRS

Tax provisions knowledge

Excel (Macros/VBA)

Audit management

Stakeholder management

Education

CA / Inter CA

Tools

MS Excel

Macros

VBA

Job description

Key Responsibilities

Audit Management

• Independently manage and coordinate statutory audits for multiple group entities simultaneously
• Prepare and maintain tax audit data and utilities in accordance with statutory requirements
• Act as the primary point of contact for statutory and tax auditors, ensuring timely completion of audits without compromise on quality
• Review audit queries, provide technical responses, and resolve issues efficiently
• Proactively challenge auditor positions where required, supported by sound technical analysis

Financial Reporting

• Independently prepare standalone and consolidated financial statements under Ind AS and IFRS
• Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards, regulatory requirements, and group accounting policies
• Apply strong knowledge of tax laws and provisions for accurate computation of taxable income and tax liabilities
• Assess and implement new or revised accounting standards under Ind AS and IFRS

MIS Reporting

• Data Management & Reporting: Create, maintain, and analyze reports (sales, inventory, financial) on daily, weekly, and monthly bases.
• Data Integrity & Security: Ensure accuracy, cleanliness, and security of data across all information systems.
• Process Improvement:

Identify opportunities for automation and process enhancements to increase efficiency, such as creating Excel macros

• Collaboration: Work with IT and cross-functional teams to resolve data-related issues and fulfill reporting requirements.
• System Maintenance: Monitor and update software systems and databases.

Process & Controls

• Identify gaps in financial reporting and audit processes and recommend improvements
• Support strengthening of internal controls related to financial reporting
• Assist in standardizing auditing and financial reporting processes across the group

Qualifications & Experience

• Chartered Accountant (CA) / Inter CA
• 12 years of relevant experience in audit and/or industry finance roles
• Strong hands-on experience in preparation of financial statements and CFS
• Prior experience in managing statutory and tax audits

Key Skills & Competencies

• Technical knowledge of Ind AS and IFRS
• Sound knowledge of provisions under the Income Tax Act
• Hands on experience in preparation of tax audit utilities (preferred)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple audits in parallel under tight deadlines
• Confidence in challenging audit positions and defending accounting positions
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• High attention to detail with a strong sense of ownership
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Technical Proficiency: Advanced MS Excel skills (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP, SUMIF, Macros, VBA) are essential