Deputy General Manager Finance

Deekshalearning; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 2,800,000 - 4,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Ace Creative Learning Private Limited (Deeksha Vedantu) in Bengaluru, Karnataka invites a Deputy General Manager Accounts to lead the finance function. The role reports to Head of Accounts and acts as second-in-command to drive financial reporting, controllership, and IPO readiness alongside multi-entity operations.

The ideal candidate will bring CA qualifications with articleship and at least six years' post-articleship experience, strong Excel/MIS skills, and a track record of working with

Qualifications

• Strong end-to-end accounting and financial closure experience.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience dealing with auditors and senior finance professionals.
• Exposure to multi-entity finance operations and ERP systems is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Drive monthly, quarterly and annual financial closures across entities.
• Prepare consolidated financial statements and MIS reports.
• Ensure accuracy of books, reconciliations and strong controls.
• Lead interactions with statutory and internal auditors and tax consultants.
• Drive ERP improvements and finance automation.
• Mentor finance team and support Board reporting.

Education

CA IPCC Cleared

CA Final Cleared

Tools

ERP systems

Excel

Job description

Position: Deputy General Manager Accounts

Department : Finance & Accounts

Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka

Reporting To Head Accounts

Experience 6 years (Post Articleship preferred)

Qualification CA IPCC Cleared / CA Final (Any Group Cleared)

Joining Immediate / Short Notice Preferred

About the Organisation

Ace Creative Learning Private Limited, operating under the Deeksha Vedantu brand, is strengthening its Accounts function as part of its growth and IPO readiness journey. The organisation operates a multi-entity structure and seeks accounts professionals who can build robust governance, reporting and accounting controls.

Why Join Deeksha Vedantu?

• Contribute to a high-growth, purpose-driven education organisation.
• Play a key role in strengthening finance for an IPO-ready future.
• Work on complex, multi-entity finance operations.
• Enjoy opportunities for professional growth and leadership.

Role Overview

The DGM Accounts will report to the Head – Accounts and serve as the second-in-command within the Accounts function. The role will drive/ support financial reporting, controllership, audit coordination, MIS, statutory compliance and stakeholder management while supporting finance transformation and IPO readiness.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive monthly, quarterly and annual financial closures across entities.
• Prepare consolidated financial statements, schedules, management MIS and variance analysis.
• Ensure accuracy of books, reconciliations and strong financial controls.
• Lead interactions with statutory auditors, internal auditors, tax consultants and other assurance partners.
• Manage statutory, tax and regulatory compliance and ensure timely closure of audit observations.
• Develop Excel-based MIS, analytical models, dashboards and management reports.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, financial modelling and Board reporting.
• Collaborate with strategic finance stakeholders and cross-functional teams.
• Drive ERP improvements, finance automation and process standardisation initiatives.
• Strengthen internal financial controls, documentation and IPO readiness initiatives.
• Mentor finance team members and independently own assigned finance workstreams.
• Support the Head – Accounts in strategic and operational finance initiatives.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Strong end-to-end accounting and financial closure experience.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Confident in dealing with auditors and senior finance professionals.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and MIS reporting capability.
• High ownership, execution mindset and attention to detail.
• Exposure to multi-entity environments and ERP systems is desirable.
• Demonstrated ability to independently drive assignments with a strong ownership mindset and minimal supervision.