Assistant Manager - Accounts & Taxation

Raheja Universal; Mumbai; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Raheja Universal in Mumbai seeks a Chartered Accountant with 5–8 years of post-qualification experience in Real Estate/Construction/Infrastructure to lead end-to-end accounting, close processes, and RERA reporting.

You will coordinate audits, consolidate group statements per Ind AS and GST rules, and drive MIS, budgets, and management presentations while strengthening controls. SAP and Advanced Excel skills are essential.

Qualifications

• CA with 5–8 years post-qualification experience in Real Estate/Construction/Infrastructure.
• Experience with GST, Income Tax, TDS, audits, financial reporting, project accounting, and RERA.
• Proficiency in SAP and advanced Excel.
• Strong knowledge of accounting standards and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end accounting operations including review of books, ledgers, journal entries, and financial records.
• Ensure timely closure and finalization of accounts with monthly, quarterly, and annual statements and coordination for audits.
• Support consolidation of financial statements of group entities per AS, Ind AS, and Companies Act.
• Ensure statutory compliance with GST, TDS, TCS, Income Tax, Professional Tax and other requirements.
• Review tax computations, returns, reconciliations, and notices from authorities.
• Monitor bank reconciliations, cash flows, fund utilization, and controls.
• Oversee project accounting and real estate financials including revenue recognition and RERA reporting.
• Coordinate with auditors, tax consultants, and authorities for audits and certifications.
• Stay updated on accounting standards, GST, RERA, and compliance requirements.
• Prepare MIS reports, dashboards, budgets, variance analysis, and management presentations.
• Strengthen internal controls, compliance frameworks, and process improvements.
• Support due diligence, fundraising, restructuring, ERP implementation, and other projects.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Education

Chartered Accountant (CA)

Tools

SAP

Job description

1. Manage end-to-end accounting operations including review and scrutiny of books of accounts, ledgers, journal entries, and financial records for assigned entities/projects.
   
2. Ensure timely closure and finalization of accounts, including preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, schedules, and coordination for statutory audits.
   
3. Support preparation and consolidation of financial statements of group entities in compliance with applicable Accounting Standards, Ind AS, and Companies Act requirements.
   
4. Ensure timely compliance with direct and indirect tax regulations, including GST, TDS, TCS, Income Tax, Professional Tax, and other applicable statutory requirements.
   
5. Review tax computations, returns, reconciliations, and assessments, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timely resolution of notices and queries from regulatory authorities.
   
6. Monitor and review bank reconciliations, cash flows, fund utilization, and financial controls to ensure accuracy of financial records and reporting.
   
7. Oversee project accounting and real estate-specific financial transactions, including revenue recognition, project cost allocation, inventory accounting, and RERA-related financial reporting.
   
8. Coordinate with statutory auditors, internal auditors, tax consultants, and regulatory authorities for audits, assessments, certifications, and compliance matters.
   
9. Stay updated on changes in accounting standards, taxation laws, GST regulations, RERA provisions, and corporate compliance requirements, and ensure implementation across the organization.
   
10. Prepare and review periodic MIS reports, financial dashboards, budgets, variance analysis, and management presentations to support business decision-making.
    
11. Strengthen internal controls, compliance frameworks, and process improvements to enhance financial governance, operational efficiency, and risk management.
    
12. Support strategic finance initiatives such as due diligence, fund raising, restructuring, ERP implementation, and other special projects assigned by management from time to time.
    

Candidate Profile

• Chartered Accountant (CA) - Mandatory
• 5 to 8 years of post-qualification experience
• Majority experience in Real Estate / Construction / Infrastructure Development
• Strong exposure to GST, Income Tax, TDS, Audits, Financial Reporting, Project Accounting, and RERA
• Proficiency in SAP and Advanced Excel