Assistant Finance Manager (GL - AFM)

HTIC Global; Ernakulam; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

HTIC Global seeks an experienced General Ledger – Assistant Finance Manager (AFM) to oversee GL operations, ensure accuracy of records, and support audits and regulatory compliance. The role collaborates with auditors, finance teams, and stakeholders to ensure timely reporting and risk management.

The AFM will manage monthly consolidated statements, MIS, variance analysis, cash flow forecasting, budgeting, and internal controls, driving process improvements and policy updates within the finance

Qualifications

• CA/CA Inter/M.com/MBA/Graduation in finance stream with minimum 50%.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly consolidated financial statements in compliance with IFRS/GAAP.
• Generate and analyze MIS reports, ensuring accuracy and timely submission.
• Perform variance analysis on financial statements and report key findings to management.
• Monitor and manage cash flow, ensuring optimal liquidity management.
• Prepare cash flow statements and periodic cash flow forecasts.
• Coordinate with banks and financial institutions for cash management activities.
• Manage statutory and internal audits, ensuring compliance with accounting and regulatory requirements.
• Address and resolve audit queries by providing necessary documentation and explanations.
• Implement audit recommendations and improve financial processes based on audit findings.
• Prepare annual budgets, income statements, and balance sheets.
• Assist in forecasting financial performance and identifying areas for cost control.
• Ensure adherence to budgetary controls and report deviations to management.
• Develop and track Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to assess operational efficiency and financial performance.
• Support in setting performance benchmarks and evaluating operational outcomes against financial goals.
• Identify opportunities for automation and process optimization in financial reporting.
• Strengthen internal controls to minimize risks and ensure accurate financial data.
• Develop and update finance policies and SOPs as per industry best practices.
• Assist senior management with financial analysis, ad-hoc reports, and strategic planning.
• Collaborate with external stakeholders, including auditors, tax authorities, and financial institutions.
• Ensure accurate recording and reconciliation of general ledger transactions.
• Maintain financial records and support system enhancements for better reporting efficiency.

Skills

IFRS/GAAP

Audit coordination

Budgeting

Cash flow management

Internal controls

MIS reports

KPI tracking

Education

CA/CA Inter

M.Com

MBA

Graduation in finance

Job description

Experience: 6-12 years of experience in a financial position

Work Model: Work From Office

The General Ledger – Assistant Finance Manager (GL - AFM) is responsible for ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial records by overseeing general ledger (GL) operations, conducting periodic reviews, and coordinating internal and external audits. The role involves ensuring compliance with financial policies, regulatory requirements, and accounting standards while supporting continuous process improvements.

This role will work closely with auditors, finance teams, and key stakeholders to ensure smooth audit processes, timely financial reporting, and effective risk management.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Prepare monthly consolidated financial statements in compliance with IFRS/GAAP.
• Generate and analyze MIS reports, ensuring accuracy and timely submission.
• Perform variance analysis on financial statements and report key findings to management.

Cash Flow Management & Forecasting:

• Monitor and manage cash flow, ensuring optimal liquidity management.
• Prepare cash flow statements and periodic cash flow forecasts.
• Coordinate with banks and financial institutions for cash management activities.

Audit & Compliance (Internal & External):

• Manage statutory and internal audits, ensuring compliance with accounting and regulatory requirements.
• Address and resolve audit queries by providing necessary documentation and explanations.
• Implement audit recommendations and improve financial processes based on audit findings.

Budgeting & Financial Planning:

• Prepare annual budgets, income statements, and balance sheets.
• Assist in forecasting financial performance and identifying areas for cost control.
• Ensure adherence to budgetary controls and report deviations to management.

KPI Preparation for the Operations Team:

• Develop and track Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to assess operational efficiency and financial performance.
• Support in setting performance benchmarks and evaluating operational outcomes against financial goals.

Process Improvements & Internal Controls:

• Identify opportunities for automation and process optimization in financial reporting.
• Strengthen internal controls to minimize risks and ensure accurate financial data.
• Develop and update finance policies and SOPs as per industry best practices.

Stakeholder Coordination & Support:

• Assist senior management with financial analysis, ad-hoc reports, and strategic planning.
• Collaborate with external stakeholders, including auditors, tax authorities, and financial institutions.
• Ensure accurate recording and reconciliation of general ledger transactions.
• Maintain financial records and support system enhancements for better reporting efficiency.

Qualification:

CA/CA Inter/M.com/MBA/Graduation in finance stream with minimum 50%