Assistant Manager – Audit & Finance

Milliman Ireland; Gurgaon; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Milliman Ireland is seeking an Assistant Manager – Audit & Finance in Gurgaon, India. This role involves overseeing core finance operations, including Accounts Payable and Receivable, while ensuring statutory compliance and supporting audits.

The ideal candidate will have 10-15 years of experience, along with strong knowledge of GST, TDS, and ERP systems. The position requires excellent analytical skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.

Qualifications

• 10-15 years of relevant experience in AP & AR operations.
• Strong knowledge of GST, TDS, corporate taxes, and compliance.
• Hands-on experience with ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Oversee processing of vendor invoices and payments.
• Prepare documentation for statutory and internal audits.
• Ensure compliance with statutory requirements like GST, TDS.

Skills

AP & AR operations

Financial accounting and closing

Statutory compliances

Audit management

GST knowledge

TDS knowledge

ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Tally)

Advanced MS Excel

Analytical and problem-solving

Education

CA/CA (Inter) / CMA

Bachelor’s degree in commerce or finance

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Tally

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Role Overview

The Assistant Manager – Audit & Finance will be responsible for overseeing and executing core finance operations including Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), statutory compliances, and supporting internal and external audits. This role requires hands‑on experience in managing end‑to‑end finance cycles, ensuring accuracy in reporting, adherence to applicable laws, and timely closure of financial activities. The individual will work closely with cross‑functional teams and external stakeholders to maintain strong financial governance and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

Accounts Payable (AP)

• Ensure timely processing of vendor invoices, payments, and reconciliations.
• Validate supporting documents, approvals, and tax implications.
• Monitor vendor ageing and resolve escalations.
• Drive process improvements and control initiatives to reduce errors and cycle time.

Accounts Receivable (AR)

• Oversee invoicing, collections, customer reconciliations, and credit controls.
• Follow up with internal teams/clients to minimize overdue receivables.
• Maintain accurate revenue recognition and documentation.
• Track AR Aging and prepare periodic MIS for management review.

Audit Support

• Prepare and coordinate documentation for statutory, internal, tax, and compliance audits.
• Liaise with auditors and external consultants to resolve queries and ensure timely closure of books.
• Implement corrective actions arising out of audit observations.
• Maintain audit trails, schedules, and SOPs for all finance processes.

Statutory Compliance

• Ensure timely filing and compliance with statutory requirements such as GST, TDS, PF, PT, corporate taxes, etc.
• Reconcile statutory ledgers and coordinate with consultants as required.
• Ensure accurate provisioning and documentation as per standards.
• Stay updated with relevant laws and notify management of major regulatory changes.
• Support month‑end closing, provisioning, reconciliations, and MIS reporting.
• Assist in preparation of financial statements, notes, and supporting schedules.
• Ensure adherence to internal financial policies, controls, and SOPs.

Stakeholder Management

• Work closely with internal departments, vendors, clients, banks, and auditors.
• Drive process alignment and resolve compliance and operational issues proactively.

Desired Candidate Profile

Qualifications

• CA/CA (Inter) / CMA (Preferred)
• Bachelor’s degree in commerce or finance is a given prerequisite

Experience

• 10-15 years of relevant experience in:
• AP & AR operations
• Financial accounting and closing
• Statutory compliances
• Audit management (internal/statutory)
• Strong knowledge of GST, TDS, and other compliance requirements.
• Hands‑on experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Tally, etc.)
• Advanced MS Excel skills (pivot tables, lookup functions, MIS preparation, Python (Preferred)).
• Good understanding of accounting standards and financial controls.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities under tight timelines.
• Attention to detail and ownership mentality.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.