Compliance Manager

Ahuja Valecha & Associates LLP; India; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Ahuja Valecha & Associates LLP in Pune requires a Compliance Manager (GBS) with ACCA/Semi-CA and 3+ years in Finance & Accounts to lead end-to-end compliance for India and international entities. You will manage a small team of 5–6 analysts, drive standardization, and ensure audit readiness in a fast-paced shared services setup.

The role emphasizes regulatory adherence, process automation, and timely filings under multiple statutes, including Companies Act, GST, and FEMA.

Qualifications

• ACCA or Semi-CA qualification with 3+ years in finance & accounts.
• In-depth knowledge of Companies Act, GST, Income Tax, FEMA.
• Strong attention to detail and audit readiness.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end compliance operations for multiple entities in India and overseas.
• Maintain centralized compliance calendar and documentation.
• Oversee regulatory filings under ROC, GST, TDS and related laws.
• Coordinate cross-border filing requirements with Inter-LOBs.
• Supervise and mentor a team of 5–6 junior analysts.
• Establish maker-checker controls and ensure audit readiness.
• Drive process standardization and automation of compliance workflows.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Cross-border coordination

Team leadership

Detail orientation

Process standardization

Excel proficiency

Documentation systems

Education

ACCA

Semi-CA

Tools

Excel

Compliance tools

Job description

Designation: Compliance Manager (GBS)

Domain: Finance & Accounts

Location: NIBM Road, Kondhwa, Pune

Qualification: ACCA/ Semi-CA

Experience: 3+ Years in Finance & accounts

Reports to: Associate Partner

Team: 5–6 Compliance Analysts/Associates

Position Summary

The Compliance Manager (GBS) will lead end-to-end compliance operations for multiple entities across India and international jurisdictions. The role is execution-focused, centered on regulatory adherence, process standardization, and team management (5–6 junior resources). It emphasizes accuracy, timeliness, and audit readiness within a shared services environment.

Key Responsibilities

1. Multi-Entity Compliance Governance

• Manage compliance for all group entities (India + overseas entities)
• Maintain a centralized compliance calendar and tracking system
• Standardize compliance processes, documentation, and checklists

2. India Regulatory Compliance

• Oversee compliance under Companies Act, Income Tax, GST, TDS, FEMA, labour laws
• Ensure timely and accurate statutory filings (ROC, GST, TDS, etc.)
• Handle appropriate tracking and support for notices, reconciliations, and departmental submissions

3. Cross-Border Compliance Execution

• Coordinate with Inter-LOBs for foreign jurisdictions’ filing requirements
• Track statutory deadlines and ensure timely filings for overseas entities
• Maintain documentation for inter-company transactions and regulatory filings

4. Team Leadership (5–6 Freshers)

• Supervise, review, and guide junior team members
• Allocate entity-wise responsibilities and track deliverables
• Establish maker-checker controls and review protocols
• Ensure the reconciliation for statutory ledgers are maintained
• Conduct periodic training on compliance processes and documentation standards

5. Compliance Operations & Controls

• Drive preparation, review, and submission of all compliance filings
• Maintain compliance trackers, dashboards, and status reports
• Ensure proper documentation, working papers, and audit trails

6. Risk Identification & Audit Readiness

• Identify compliance gaps and ensure timely remediation which is reflecting in books of accounts
• Ensure that Compliances and Books are reconciled/matched.
• Engage/liaise with Accounting Operations team to implement corrective measures / book entries.
• Conduct internal compliance checks and periodic reviews for ensuring statutorily compliant client records
• Ensure readiness for audits and due diligence processes from compliance standpoint

7. Process Standardization & Automation

• Implement defined workflows and compliance management systems
• Improve efficiency through existing systems and automation tools
• Ensure consistency and scalability across multiple entities

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong knowledge of Indian regulatory framework (Companies Act, GST, Income Tax, FEMA)
• Working understanding of cross-border compliance coordination
• Strong execution focuses with high attention to detail
• Ability to manage high-volume, multi-entity compliance operations
• Team supervision and quality control capability
• Process-driven mindset with emphasis on standardization and control
• Proficiency in Excel, compliance tools, and documentation systems

KPIs / Success Metrics

• Timeliness of filings (adherence to compliance calendar
• Number of compliance errors or re-filings
• Zero/minimal penalties or regulatory lapses
• Quality of documentation and audit readiness
• Team productivity and adherence to processes
• Reduction in turnaround time through process improvements