Assistant Finance Manager, Finance

CLSA; Mumbai; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

CLSA is seeking a Senior Accounting professional in Mumbai to handle financial reporting, regulatory submissions, and treasury duties. You will support month-end close, coordinate with auditors, and manage tax compliance across direct and indirect taxes with attention to detail.

The role requires 5–7 years of multinational accounting experience, strong Excel skills, and SAP familiarity. Independent work style and multi-tasking are essential in this busy environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or recognized professional accounting qualification in finance discipline.
• 5–7 years of accounting and financial reporting experience in multinational corporations.
• Good communication skills, verbal and written, with attention to detail.
• Excellent Microsoft Excel skills and working knowledge of local tax areas.
• Hands-on SAP experience is a plus and strong problem-solving ability.
• Able to work independently and handle multiple tasks with accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Financial Reporting: Prepare accurate and timely financial statements in compliance with standards.
• Head Office reporting: Support month end close activities and respond to queries.
• Local regulatory reporting: Ensure timely submission of regulatory reports.
• Invoice processing: Assist in processing vendor payments.
• Treasury management: Monitor cash flow and coordinate with banks for deposits.
• Financial Analysis: Analyze expenses and ensure proper accounting of operating costs.
• Audit support: Liaise with auditors and provide documentation.
• Tax Compliance: File tax returns and ensure compliance with Income Tax, GST, TDS, etc.
• Internal Controls: Establish and maintain internal controls over financial records.

Skills

Communication skills

Excel skills

Attention to detail

Independent work

Problem solving

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor’s degree or recognized professional accounting qualification in finance discipline

Tools

SAP

Job description

Key Areas of Responsibilities

• Financial Reporting: Prepare accurate and timely financial statements in compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
• Head Office reporting: Assisting in month end close related activities including posting accounting entries and responding to queries raised on month end closing related activities.
• Local regulatory reporting: Ensure timely and accurate submission of regulatory reports to regulators.
• Invoice processing: Assisting in processing vendor payments.
• Treasury management: Monitor cash flow, working capital management and coordinate with banks for fixed deposit placement/maturity etc.
• Financial Analysis: Performing expense analysis and ensuring proper accounting of all operating expenses.
• Audit support: Liaise with internal and external auditors and provide necessary documentation and explanations.
• Tax Compliance: Manage timely and accurate filing of all tax returns (direct and indirect taxes) and ensure compliance with applicable laws including Income Tax, GST, TDS, and other statutory requirements.
• Internal Controls: Establish and maintain internal controls to ensure accuracy of financial records, and compliance with company policies.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or recognized professional accounting qualification in finance discipline.
• 5 – 7 years of working experience in accounting and financial reporting in multinational corporations preferred.
• Good communication skills (verbal and written)
• Excellent skills in Microsoft excel.
• Working knowledge in local tax areas.
• Hands on knowledge of SAP is a plus.
• Strong problem solving and multi tasking skills.
• Able to work independently and attention to details.