Assistant Manager - Corporate Finance

通用磨坊股份有限公司; Mumbai; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

通用磨坊股份有限公司 in Mumbai is seeking a Chartered Accountant to join the Corporate Finance team. You will handle statutory audits, GST/TDS, budgeting and close processes, and collaborate with India and US partners to ensure accurate financial reporting.

The role demands strong accounting knowledge, governance, and the ability to mentor junior staff while driving improvements and ensuring compliance with applicable laws.

Qualifications

• CA with 2–4 years of related experience.
• Prefer MBA Finance or Master’s in Finance/Accounts.
• Strong technical accounting background and GST/TDS knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Lead statutory audits, tax audits, and TP audits with cross‑functional teams.
• Manage GST/TDS returns, ITC, and monthly schedules; liaise with government bodies.
• Oversee financial accounting, budgeting, variance analysis, and monthly MIS.
• Mentor junior staff and drive process improvements and governance.

Skills

CA

Analytical thinking

Excel proficiency

Financial reporting

Education

Chartered Accountant (CA)

MBA Finance (preferred)

Master’s degree (Finance/Accounts)

Tools

Excel

Database skills

Job description

COMPANY OVERVIEW

We exist to make food the world loves. But we do more than that. Our company is a place that prioritizes being a force for good, a place to expand learning, explore new perspectives and reimagine new possibilities, every day. We look for people who want to bring their best — bold thinkers with big hearts who challenge one another and grow together. Because becoming the undisputed leader in food means surrounding ourselves with people who are hungry for what’s next.

OVERVIEW

This role exists to be a key member, responsible for financial accounting, reporting & financial planning, and analysis for GIC India as part of Corporate Finance team. It includes annual budget preparation, monthly book close and variance, tax compliances and leading other projects independently end to end.

This role entails a key Corporate Finance team member, who will support GIC functional leaders / controllers / team members in financial accounting, reporting, budgeting, analysis, and compliance.

Candidates must possess a proven ability work effectively with multiple layers within an organization, especially experience working with Finance team. Individual in this role is expected to have excellent planning and organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and anticipate needs of leaders.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Statutory Audit, Tax Audit, TP Audit & Global Internal Audit

• Prepare audit-ready schedules, reconciliations, and supporting workings
• Coordinate with auditors and address queries in a timely manner
• Provide necessary documentation and data to facilitate audit procedures
• Liaise with internal teams to gather information and ensure completeness
• Track audit requests and ensure timely closure of open items
• Support audit planning, fieldwork, and closing activities
• Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards and tax regulations
• Assist in implementation of auditor recommendations and process improvements.
• Preparation of Transfer Pricing working and required supporting’s for TP Audit

Tax Compliance

• Validate and analyze GST & TDS returns and reports to ensure accuracy and compliance
• Monitor and track GST input tax credit (ITC), including reconciliation with books and returns
• Prepare GST refund workings and coordinate timely filing
• Liaise with external consultants for GST notices, assessments, and data submissions, ensure timely response to government notices.
• Ensure accurate deduction, reconciliation, and timely deposit of TDS
• Prepare and maintain monthly GST/TDS schedules in Blackline as per reporting timelines
• Prepare data and support for STPI compliances – input (including annual and monthly filings and documentation)
• Identify and highlight compliance gaps or risks and recommend corrective actions
• Stay updated on changes in GST/TDS laws and assess impact on processes

Financial Accounting and Budgeting

• Accounting for month end provisions, reversals, cost tracking, and variance analysis
• Prepaid cost monitoring
• Preparation of Lease provisioning and Reports
• Fixed Asset Accounting and Depreciation
• CAPEX monitoring and reporting.
• Review & share observation on WD-1, variance Analysis on monthly MIS on WD-2, and sharing comments with Manager on regular basis.
• Monthly One Stream and COPA reporting
• Spring Plan budget and monthly management reporting – input support and query resolution.

Others

• Mentor, guide and train new / junior team members in accounting, process understanding and addressing concerns.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders to ensure timeliness and data accuracy.
• Establish adequate governance mechanism within team to ensure correct audit trail and documentation.
• Drive efficiencies in the process and Identify opportunities for process improvements.
• Create an environment of continuous improvement to simplify or automate work.
• Compliance with General Mills policies
• Work/Collaborate on Site wide initiatives

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION

• Required Degree Requirements: Chartered Accountant (CA)
• 2 to 4 years of related experience

PREFERRED QUALIFICATION

• Preferred Additional Degree: MBA Finance

• Preferred Major Area of Study: Finance & Accountancy

• Master’s degree

• 3 to 5 years of related experience

• Major Area of Study: Finance, Analytics, Accountancy, TAX

• Professional Certifications: CA, Certification of GST, Certification of International Taxation, Analytics

• Strong Business partnership with leaders in India & US partners

• Process documentation for all activities and its periodic review.

• Strong technical accounting background.

• Strong Excel and database skills

• Strong financial acumen, analytical and critical thinking skills & organizational skills

• Demonstrates a commitment to teamwork through own actions.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including ability to interact effectively with all levels throughout Company organization.

• Can prioritize and complete multiple tasks on tight deadlines.

• Offers new ways of doing things and understanding associated risks. Experiments with innovative approaches.

• Aligns priorities with business strategy and vision. Shifts priorities quickly when necessary

• Seeking coaching for business drivers and how to apply creative ideas.

• Presents complex data in a manner appropriate to audience.

• Analyzes successes and failures to learn and continuously improve.

• Anticipates market trends that will impact competitive advantage.

• General Accounting, Direct and Indirect Tax work experience is preferred.
  

ELIGIBILITY

Applicants must meet minimum age qualifications in the country in which the job is located.