Compliance Manager

Hesa; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 3,200,000 - 4,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Hesa, Hyderabad-based, seeks an experienced Manager – Compliance & Governance to independently manage end-to-end statutory, regulatory, taxation, secretarial, labour law, and corporate governance compliances across multiple entities and states.

The role requires handling complex compliance scenarios, audits, and investor due diligence while establishing strong governance frameworks and ensuring timely, accurate compliance with minimal risk of lapses. 8–15+ years’ experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• 8–15+ years of relevant experience in Compliance, Taxation, Governance, Audit, or Corporate Regulatory Compliance.
• Strong exposure to multi-state operations and compliances.
• Exposure to investor-backed companies and investor due diligence processes will be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Taxation Compliance: GST registrations, amendments, filings, ITC reconciliation and E-Invoicing.
• Payroll & Labour Compliance: PF, ESI, and Professional Tax filings and audits.
• Secretarial & Corporate Compliance: ROC filings, board/shareholder meeting support, statutory registers.
• Governance & Risk Management: implement compliance calendars, SOPs, risk assessments, and dashboards.
• Audit & Due Diligence: coordinate internal/statutory audits and investor due diligence.

Skills

GST Compliance

TDS & Income Tax

PF Compliance

ESI Compliance

Professional Tax

Labour Laws

Secretarial Compliance

Companies Act, 2013

Corporate Governance

Audit Management

Compliance Automation

Risk Management

Regulatory Notice Handling

Stakeholder Management

Education

CA / CMA / CS preferred

CA Inter / CMA Inter candidates considered

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Position: Manager Compliance & Governance

Location: Hyderabad
Reporting To: Finance Head
Experience Required: 8–15+ Years

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced, highly accountable, and detail-oriented Manager – Compliance & Governance to independently manage end-to-end statutory, regulatory, taxation, secretarial, labour law, and corporate governance compliances across multiple entities and states.

The ideal candidate will have strong experience in handling complex compliance scenarios, departmental notices, audits, assessments, investor due diligence, and multi-state regulatory requirements. The role requires the individual to act as the organization's compliance custodian, establish robust governance frameworks, and ensure timely and accurate compliance with minimal risk of lapses.

Key Responsibilities

1. Taxation Compliance

GST

• Manage GST registrations, amendments, and cancellations as required.
• Ensure timely filing of GSTR-1, GSTR-3B, GSTR-9, and GSTR-9C.
• Oversee Input Tax Credit (ITC) reconciliation and compliance.
• Ensure compliance with E-Invoicing and E-Way Bill requirements.
• Coordinate and manage GST audits and assessments.
• Handle GST notices, departmental queries, and correspondence.
• Monitor vendor GST compliance and related reconciliations.

TDS & Income Tax

• Ensure accurate TDS deduction, payment, and return filing.
• Manage quarterly TDS returns and statutory compliances.
• Oversee issuance of Form 16 and Form 16A.
• Coordinate responses to Income Tax notices and assessments.
• Liaise with tax consultants, auditors, and other external advisors.

2. Payroll & Labour Compliance

PF

• Ensure timely monthly PF filings and remittances.
• Manage PF inspections, audits, and departmental queries.
• Support employees in PF claims and related compliance matters.

ESI

• Manage ESI registrations, monthly filings, and remittances.
• Coordinate ESI audits, inspections, and compliance requirements.

Professional Tax

• Manage state-wise Professional Tax registrations.
• Ensure timely filing and payment of applicable Professional Tax liabilities.

Labour Laws

Ensure compliance with applicable labour laws and regulations, including:

• Shops & Establishments Act
• Payment of Bonus Act
• Payment of Gratuity Act
• Minimum Wages Act
• Maternity Benefit Act
• Contract Labour Act
• POSH requirements
• Labour Welfare Fund compliance
• Other applicable state and central labour regulations

3. Secretarial & Corporate Compliance

• Ensure compliance with the Companies Act, 2013.
• Coordinate and oversee ROC filings and statutory submissions.
• Support compliance requirements for Board Meetings and Shareholder Meetings.
• Ensure maintenance of statutory registers and corporate records.
• Draft and coordinate the execution of Board Resolutions.
• Manage compliance related to share allotments and transfers.
• Support ESOP, CCD, CCPS, and other investor-related compliance requirements.
• Coordinate effectively with the Company Secretary and external professionals.

4. Governance & Risk Management

• Develop, implement, and maintain a comprehensive compliance calendar.
• Establish governance frameworks, policies, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Conduct periodic compliance risk assessments and recommend mitigation measures.
• Perform regular compliance reviews across entities and functions.
• Prepare compliance dashboards and reports for management and leadership.
• Monitor internal controls and identify areas of compliance risk.
• Drive a strong governance and compliance culture across the organization.
• Challenge and elevate non-compliant practices where required.

5. Audit & Due Diligence

• Coordinate Internal Audits and ensure timely closure of observations.
• Support Statutory Audits and provide required documentation.
• Coordinate Investor Due Diligence exercises.
• Support Bank Due Diligence requirements.
• Assist in M&A and other strategic due diligence exercises.
• Maintain an audit observation tracker and ensure timely closure of action items.

6. Regulatory & Business Compliance

Manage and monitor applicable registrations, licenses, and regulatory requirements, including:

• FSSAI
• MSME
• Trade Licenses
• Legal Metrology
• Warehouse and operational licenses
• State-specific registrations
• Other business and regulatory compliances applicable to the organization

7. Litigation & Notice Handling

Manage and coordinate responses to:

• GST Notices
• Income Tax Notices
• PF & ESI Notices
• ROC Notices
• Labour Department Notices
• Legal and regulatory correspondence

Coordinate with internal stakeholders, consultants, auditors, advocates, and external advisors to ensure timely and appropriate responses.

Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications:

• CA / CMA / CS preferred.
• CA Inter / CMA Inter candidates with strong and relevant experience may also be considered.

Experience & Background

• 8–15+ years of relevant experience in Compliance, Taxation, Governance, Audit, or Corporate Regulatory Compliance.
• Strong exposure to multi-state operations and compliances.
• Experience working with growth-stage or rapidly expanding organizations is preferred.
• Exposure to investor-backed companies and investor due diligence processes will be an advantage.
• Experience managing compliance across multiple legal entities is preferred.

Mandatory Skills

• GST Compliance
• TDS & Income Tax
• PF Compliance
• ESI Compliance
• Professional Tax
• Labour Laws
• Secretarial Compliance
• Companies Act, 2013
• Corporate Governance
• Audit Management
• Compliance Automation
• Risk Management
• Regulatory Notice Handling
• Stakeholder & Consultant Management

Key Competencies & Traits

• High Integrity and Ethical Standards
• Strong Ownership and Accountability
• Excellent Attention to Detail
• Process-Driven Approach
• Strong Risk Awareness
• Excellent Stakeholder Management Skills
• Strong Analytical and Problem-Solving Ability
• Ability to Work Independently
• Ability to Challenge and Escalate Non-Compliant Practices
• Strong Communication and Documentation Skills

Success Metrics

The success of the role will be measured through:

• 100% statutory filing compliance
• Zero avoidable regulatory penalties
• Zero compliance slippages
• Timely closure of audit observations
• Timely and accurate response to statutory and regulatory notices
• Accurate and transparent compliance reporting
• Effective compliance risk identification and mitigation
• Strong governance culture across all entities and functions
• Well-maintained compliance calendars, trackers, and documentation

Why Join Us?

This role offers an opportunity to build and strengthen the compliance and governance framework of a growing, multi-entity organization. The selected candidate will play a critical role in safeguarding the organization, strengthening internal controls, and establishing a culture of accountability and regulatory excellence.

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