Assistant Manager

Sidsfarm; Pune District; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Sid's Farm, a fast-growing D2C dairy brand in India, is seeking an Assistant Manager - Finance based at Pune, Maharashtra. The role covers financial reporting, statutory compliance, audits, budgeting, MIS reporting, and internal controls, requiring strong analytical skills and cross-functional collaboration.

The candidate should be CA Intermediate or semi-qualified CA, with 2–5 years of relevant experience in FMCG, manufacturing, or dairy sectors.

Qualifications

• CA Intermediate (Inter CA) or semi-qualified CA with FMCG/Manufacturing exposure.
• Strong knowledge of GST, TDS, Companies Act.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate books of accounts and financial records.
• Prepare monthly financial statements and schedules.
• Assist in month-end and year-end closing activities.
• Perform account reconciliations and ensure timely closure of open items.
• Support MIS reports and financial analysis.
• Coordinate with statutory and internal auditors.

Skills

Financial reporting

Audits

Budgeting

MIS reporting

Analytical skills

Education

CA Inter / Semi-Qualified CA

Tools

Tally ERP

SAP

Job description

Sid's Farm is a fast-growing Direct-to-Consumer (D2C) dairy brand committed to delivering 100% pure, high-quality milk and dairy products. Since 2013, we have been driven by a passion for purity, safety, and nutritional excellence. What began as a mission to serve a few families has expanded to over 25,000 households, supported by a dedicated team of 500+ employees.

Named after our founder’s son, Sid, we embody a father's promise of quality and integrity for families across generations.

As we expand into Hyderabad, Bangalore, Pune, and beyond, we're looking for committed professionals who can help shape our future and bring innovation to every part of our journey.

Department: Finance & Accounts

Experience: 2-5 Years(Preferred in FMCG, Manufacturing, Dairy, Retail or D2C businesses)

Qualification: CA Intermediate (Inter CA) / Semi-Qualified CA

Role Summary:

The Assistant manager - Finance will support the finance function in financial reporting, statutory compliance, audits, budgeting, MIS reporting, and internal controls. The role requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure efficient financial operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain accurate books of accounts and financial records.
• Prepare monthly financial statements and schedules.
• Assist in month-end and year-end closing activities.
• Perform account reconciliations and ensure timely closure of open items.
• Support preparation of management reports and financial analysis.

MIS & Business Reporting

• Prepare periodic MIS reports for management review.
• Analyze revenue, expenses, profitability, and working capital metrics.
• Assist in developing dashboards and performance reports.
• Support business teams with financial data and insights.

Statutory & Tax Compliance

• Ensure timely GST, TDS, Professional Tax, and other statutory compliances.
• Assist in preparation and filing of tax returns.
• Coordinate with consultants for compliance matters.
• Maintain compliance trackers and documentation.

Audit Support

• Coordinate with statutory and internal auditors.
• Prepare schedules, reconciliations, and audit documentation.
• Track audit observations and support closure of audit points.

Internal Controls & SOPs

• Ensure adherence to company policies and financial controls.
• Support implementation and monitoring of SOPs.
• Identify process improvement opportunities and drive efficiency.

Budgeting & Forecasting

• Assist in annual budgeting and periodic forecasting exercises.
• Monitor budget versus actual performance and highlight variances.
• Support cost analysis and expense control initiatives.

Fixed Assets & Capex Monitoring

• Maintain Fixed Asset Register (FAR).
• Process asset capitalization and depreciation entries.
• Support physical verification of assets.
• Track capital expenditure against approved budgets.
• Review vendor invoices and ensure proper accounting.
• Monitor vendor reconciliations and payment schedules.
• Coordinate with procurement and operations teams for issue resolution.

Desired Skills:

• Knowledge of Accounting Standards, GST, TDS and Companies Act provisions.
• Hands-on experience in Tally ERP, SAP or other ERP systems.
• Good analytical and communication skills.