Assistant Manager, Accounts

Tessol (Sustainable Cold Chain); Mumbai; On-site; INR 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

A cold-chain solutions company in Mumbai is seeking an Assistant Manager – Accounts to oversee day-to-day financial operations. Responsibilities include ensuring accurate financial reporting, compliance with GST regulations, and supporting audits. The ideal candidate has 4-7 years of experience in finance, preferably in the manufacturing or logistics sectors, along with proficiency in Tally and Advanced Excel. This role offers opportunities for growth in a dynamic environment focusing on sustainable practices.

Qualifications

• 4–7 years of relevant experience in a Finance & Accounts role.
• Prior experience in the Manufacturing, Engineering, or Logistics industry preferred.
• Experience working in a startup or high-growth environment is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day accounting operations including General Ledger, Accounts Payable (AP), and Accounts Receivable (AR).
• Ensure compliance with GST, TDS, TCS, and Professional Tax regulations.
• Support the coordination for Statutory Audits and prepare schedules for auditors.
• Assist budgeting, variance analysis, and cost/value insights for better control.
• Coordinate with tax authorities and maintain proper statutory documentation.

Skills

Tally Prime

Advanced MS Excel (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables)

Good team management skills

Attention to detail

Education

M.Com or MBA (Finance) / Inter CA / CMA (Inter)

Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA)

Tools

Tally Prime

MS Excel

Job description

Always Active

The Assistant Manager – Accounts will play a critical role in managing the day-to-day financial operations of the company. You will be responsible for ensuring the accuracy of books of accounts, statutory compliance, and smooth financial reporting. You will work with the accounts team and work closely with senior management to streamline financial processes for our manufacturing and logistics operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Financial Accounting & Operations:
  • Oversee day-to-day accounting operations including General Ledger, Accounts Payable (AP), and Accounts Receivable (AR).
  • Ensure accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and annual closing of books in accordance with Indian Accounting Standards.
  • Supervise the booking of expenses, purchase entries, and revenue recognition.
  • Manage bank reconciliations and coordinate with banks for day-to-day transactions and working capital requirements.
• Statutory Compliance & Taxation:
  • Ensure 100% compliance with GST, TDS, TCS, and Professional Tax regulations.
  • Prepare and file monthly/quarterly returns (GSTR-1, GSTR-3B, TDS returns) accurately and on time.
  • Assist in Income Tax assessments and handle queries from tax authorities/consultants.
  • Maintain proper documentation and registers for all statutory filings.
• Audit & Reporting:
  • Support the coordination for Statutory Audits, Tax Audits, and Internal Audits.
  • Prepare schedules and provide necessary data/explanations to auditors.
  • Support preparation of Monthly MIS reports (P&L, Cash Flow, Balance Sheet) for management review.
  • Assist in budgeting and variance analysis (Actuals vs. Budget).
• Inventory & Costing (Preferred):
  • Monitor inventory accounting and assist in physical stock verification audits.
  • Coordinate with the supply chain/manufacturing team to ensure accurate product costing and valuation.

Desired Candidate Profile

Education

• Essential: M.Com or MBA (Finance) / Inter CA / CMA (Inter).
• Preferred: Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA) with 1-3 years experience or Inter CA with strong industry experience.

Experience

• 4–7 years of relevant experience in a Finance & Accounts role.
• Prior experience in the Manufacturing, Engineering, or Logistics industry is highly preferred.
• Experience working in a startup or high-growth environment is a plus.
• Technical Proficiency: Proficiency in Tally Prime (Mandatory) and Advanced MS Excel (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables).
• Compliance Knowledge: Strong understanding of GST frameworks, TDS rates, and Indian Accounting Standards.
• Soft Skills: Good team management skills, high attention to detail, and ability to meet strict deadlines.

Company at a Glance

Founded in February 2013 and based in Rabale, Navi Mumbai, TESSOL is a focused player in the refrigeration & cold-chain space in India. The company’s core mission is to design, manufacture and service cold-chain solutions that serve perishable-goods industries such as dairy, seafood, ice cream, frozen-food, poultry and last-mile delivery. Still growing, the company has built a reputation for innovative, technically-oriented solutions in a high-demand and fast-evolving sector.

What Makes TESSOL distinctive

• End-to-end cold-chain manufacturing & logistics: TESSOL offers everything from insulated delivery bags and gel-packs to refrigerated vans, blast-freezer systems and cold rooms. TESSOL is the only company in India offering solutions across the value chain.
• Sustainability & efficiency focus: By developing low-fuel, high-efficiency refrigeration systems, and serving perishable supply-chains, TESSOL positions itself at the intersection of food-tech, logistics and green engineering.
• Mid-sized growth environment: With a relatively lean team and agile structure, the company offers opportunities for hands-on contribution and learning across functions.

Why Join TESSOL

• Impactful work: You’ll be part of a business that supports critical supply-chains (fresh food, pharma, logistics) and helps reduce waste and improve shelf‑life in India’s growing cold-chain market.
• Technical exposure: For candidates interested in refrigeration, logistics operations, product engineering, or field coordination, TESSOL provides a strong platform to learn both product and service sides.
• Growth opportunity: Being a smaller, focussed company means roles are less siloed — you can take initiative, cross‑functional interaction is likely, and you can influence outcomes.

A Few Practical Details

• Business size & stage: Incorporated 2013; classified as a “Small/Medium enterprise” for FY 2024-25, indicating growth potential ahead.
• Core functions you might engage with: manufacturing support, sales/quotation coordination, service logistics, product installation, customer accounts for refrigeration/cold-chain.
• Ideal candidate background: Someone with good communication, organisation skills, and interest in a growing environment.