Assistant Manager - (Corporate Accounts)

Bernhard Schulte Shipmanagement; Mumbai; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual performance bonus

Health insurance

Exposure to international clients

Job summary

Bernhard Schulte Shipmanagement in Mumbai seeks an Assistant Manager to support the finance function across multiple entities, ensuring accurate reporting, robust controls, and regulatory compliance. You will deliver timely information to senior management and external partners.

You will engage in budgeting, cash flow management, audits, and process improvements while mentoring the finance team and driving efficiency in maritime finance operations.

Qualifications

• Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA) with 5-12 years of post-qualification experience in Accounts & Finance.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
• Relevant post-qualification experience in financial accounting, management reporting, audit, or corporate finance.
• Strong experience in month-end closing, statutory audit, taxation, and financial reporting.
• Experience in budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and variance analysis.
• Experience working with finance systems and accounting software.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and management reports.
• Oversee monthly closing activities, reconciliations, journal entries, and general ledger accounting.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and variance analysis.
• Monitor financial performance and provide insights on trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, taxation, and company policies.
• Coordinate with auditors and support timely audits.
• Review tax computations, GST returns, income tax filings, and statutory submissions.
• Maintain effective financial controls and improve procedures.
• Support accounts payable/receivable, fund management, and settlements.
• Prepare analyses and reports for senior management.
• Assist with finance projects, systems, and process improvements.
• Guide and support finance team through knowledge sharing and coordination.

Skills

CA with 5-12y

Ind AS & Compliance

GST & Tax Returns

Month-end Closing

Analytical Skills

Detail-Oriented

Stakeholder Mgmt

Team Leadership

Excel & Finance Systems

English Fluency

Education

CA qualification

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Finance software

Job description

As an Assistant Manager, you will support the finance function of multiple legal entities by ensuring accurate financial reporting, effective controls, regulatory compliance, and timely delivery of financial information. You will work closely with senior management, internal stakeholders, auditors, and external partners to support sound financial decision-making and operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the preparation and review of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and management reports

• Oversee monthly closing activities, reconciliations, journal entries, and general ledger accounting

• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and variance analysis

• Monitor financial performance and provide insights on trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement

• Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards, taxation requirements, and company policies

• Coordinate with internal and external auditors and support the timely completion of audit processes

• Review tax computations, GST returns, income tax filings, and other statutory submissions

• Maintain effective financial controls and identify opportunities to improve accounting procedures and processes

• Support accounts payable, accounts receivable, fund management, and timely settlement of outstanding balances

• Prepare financial analyses and reports for senior management and other relevant stakeholders

• Assist with the implementation of finance projects, systems, and process improvements

• Guide and support finance team members through knowledge sharing, review, and day-to-day coordination

Qualifications & Experience

• Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA) with 5-12 years of post-qualification experience in Accounts & Finance

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline

• Relevant post-qualification experience in financial accounting, management reporting, audit, or corporate finance

• Strong experience in month-end closing, statutory audit, taxation, and financial reporting

• Experience in budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and variance analysis

• Experience working with finance systems and accounting software

Skills & Competencies

• Strong technical knowledge of India accounting standards, financial controls, and statutory compliance

• Hands‑on experience with GST, income tax returns, monthly closing, fund management, and statutory audits

• Excellent analytical, numerical, and problem-solving skills

• High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy

• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

• Team Handling experience

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, and standard financial systems

• Fluency in English

Why You Should Join Us!

We offer a supportive environment, competitive compensation, and meaningful opportunities. By joining us, you will enjoy:

• Career development and opportunities within ship management and maritime finance

• Technical and soft skills training

• Comprehensive health insurance coverage

• Annual performance bonus

• Exposure to international clients, vessels, and a diverse workforce

• Flexible opportunities for career progression within the Schulte Group family