The Assistant Manager – Finance is a key member of the finance team responsible for managing financial operations, ensuring compliance, and supporting the organization’s financial objectives. This role plays a pivotal part in maintaining financial accuracy, strengthening internal controls, and ensuring the efficient use of financial resources.
Key Responsibilities and Ownership
- Record and maintain day-to-day financial transactions.
- Manage Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR).
- Prepare, review, reconcile, and issue bills, invoices, and account statements as per company procedures.
- Maintain vouchers, invoices, receipts, and payment records.
- Complete period-end closing procedures and prepare related reports.
- Prepare accurate and timely financial reports including:
- Income Statements
- Balance Sheets
- Cash Flow Statements
- Assist in the preparation of financial statements for statutory audits and regulatory compliance.
- Handle statutory audit coordination (experience from a top-tier audit firm preferred).
- Ensure compliance with taxation laws and other statutory regulations.
- Identify financial risks and develop mitigation strategies.
- Evaluate and optimize working capital and cash flow management.
- Conduct financial analysis to identify trends, opportunities, and potential risks.
- Collaborate in budgeting and financial forecasting processes.
- Prepare, maintain, audit, and distribute MIS and financial reports.
- Follow up and resolve past due accounts and vendor invoices.
- Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely completion of tasks.
- Lead and manage a small team (where applicable), ensuring quality and timely delivery of work.
- Maintain confidentiality of financial and proprietary information.
- Adhere to all company policies and internal controls.
Qualifications
- CA Inter qualified with 2–3 years of experience, OR
- CA (Fresher) with 1–2 years of post‑qualification experience, OR
- M.Com / MBA (Finance) with 3–4 years of relevant experience
Technical Skills
- Strong knowledge of accounting principles, rules, and practices.
- Good understanding of taxation and statutory compliance.
- Experience in statutory audits (preferably from a top‑tier audit firm).
- Strong MIS reporting experience.
- Team handling experience.
- Proficiency in Tally and Excel.
- Ability to work with and understand ERP systems.
- Good working knowledge of MS Office Suite.