Assistant Manager- Finance & Accounts

Pram Lifestyle; Mumbai; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Pram Lifestyle is seeking an Assistant Manager Finance & Accounts in Mumbai to support the Head of Finance in day-to-day accounting operations, ensure accurate financial records, tax compliance, and timely reporting.

The role will supervise a team of accountants, maintain internal controls, assist in budgeting, forecasting, audits, and regulatory filings to safeguard the company's financial health.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, taxation, and compliance.
• Experience leading a finance & accounting team and delivering accurate reports.
• Ability to train and mentor staff and manage deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead, supervise, and guide a team of accountants and accounting assistants.
• Allocate tasks and ensure timely completion with high accuracy and quality standards.
• Provide training, mentorship, and regular performance feedback to team members.
• Oversee accurate recording of financial transactions in the general ledger.
• Ensure maintenance of up-to-date books of accounts and timely reconciliation of accounts.
• Supervise monthly, quarterly, and annual account reconciliations; vendor reconciliations and remittances.
• Oversee and ensure timely filing of statutory returns including GST, TDS, PT, and other compliance.

Skills

Team leadership

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Meeting deadlines

Communication

Accounting principles

Job description

Job description

Job Purpose / Overall Role Objective

The Assistant Manager Finance & Accounts will support the Head of Finance & Accounts in managing day‑to‑day accounting operations, ensuring accurate financial records, statutory compliance, and timely financial reporting. The role involves supervising a team of accountants, maintaining internal controls, and supporting budgeting, forecasting, audits, and compliance activities to ensure the financial health of the organization.

Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities

1. Team Leadership & Supervision

• Lead, supervise, and guide a team of accountants and accounting assistants.
• Allocate tasks and ensure timely completion with high accuracy and quality standards.
• Provide training, mentorship, and regular performance feedback to team members.

2. Financial Record Keeping

• Oversee accurate recording of financial transactions in the general ledger.
• Ensure maintenance of up‑to‑date books of accounts and timely reconciliation of accounts.
• Supervise monthly, quarterly, and annual account reconciliations.
• Ensure quarterly reconciliation of vendor accounts.
• Possess working knowledge of Amazon accounting processes.
• Oversee import/export documentation related to remittances.

3. Taxation & Statutory Compliance

• Oversee and ensure timely filing of statutory returns, including:
• GST (GSTR-1, GSTR-3B, GSTR-2A/2B reconciliation, GSTR-9 & 9C)
• TDS returns
• Professional Tax (PT) and other applicable compliances
• Assist in preparation of tax filings and ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Coordinate with tax consultants and auditors for assessments, audits, and filings.

4. Preparation of Financial Statements

• Assist in preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, including:
• Profit & Loss Statement
• Balance Sheet
• Cash Flow Statement
• Work closely with the Head Finance & Accounts to analyze financial data and prepare management reports.

5. Budgeting & Forecasting

• Assist in preparation and monitoring of annual budgets.
• Track actual performance against budgets and highlight variances.
• Support forecasting activities by updating projections based on actual results and business conditions.

6. Internal Control & Audit

• Implement and maintain internal control systems to safeguard company assets.
• Ensure accuracy and integrity of financial data and reporting.
• Support internal and external audits by providing required documents and explanations.

7. Reporting & Financial Analysis

• Generate periodic financial and MIS reports for management review.
• Analyze financial trends, identify discrepancies, and recommend areas for improvement.
• Support decision‑making through accurate financial analysis and reporting.

Key Competencies

• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, taxation, and compliance
• Team management and leadership skills
• Attention to detail and high level of accuracy
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities
• Ability to meet deadlines in a fast‑paced environment
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