Deputy Manager

ASA Corporate Catalyst; Chennai District; On-site; INR 1,100,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

ASA Corporate Catalyst in Chennai seeks a Deputy Manager to lead accounting and business support, ensuring accurate client accounting, MIS preparation, and compliance with payroll, tax, GST, RBI, and foreign remittance rules.

The role requires strong analytics, integrity, and the ability to guide teams while coordinating with Indian and foreign clients to uphold service excellence.

Qualifications

• Qualified CA with 3–5 years post-qualification experience in a professional services firm.
• Expert in accounting issues and accounting standards (including IND AS) as applicable in India.
• Expert knowledge of tax withholding, payroll processing, direct and indirect tax compliance.
• Basic understanding of labour laws, economic laws, exchange control matters and Companies Act 2013.
• GST experience will be an added advantage.

Responsibilities

• Scrutiny of monthly accounting, management reports and review with books of accounts.
• Ensure client compliance deadlines are planned, executed and closed within the available time.
• Proactive in dealing with client issues; all issues must be studied, researched and closed within strict deadlines.
• Coordinate and delegate tasks among teams to achieve results.
• Organize weekly team meetings and provide feedback to senior leaders.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Team player

Experience with international clients

Soft skills

Education

Chartered Accountant (CA)

Job description

Job description

Job Title

Deputy Manager

Department

Accounting & Business Support

Reports To

AM / Manager

Employment Type

Full-time/Part-time/Contract

Position Overview

The Deputy Manager will play a key role in supporting Baker Tilly mission to deliver exceptional client service and strategic insights. This position involves managing client accounting, preparation of MIS and other reports, and ensuring compliance with Payroll, tax withholding, Goods and Services Tax, Corporate Tax, Reserve Bank of India regulations, and certifications for foreign remittances. The ideal candidate demonstrates strong analytical skills, professional integrity, and a commitment to excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Scrutiny of monthly accounting, management reports and review with books of accounts
• Ensure client compliance deadlines are planned, executed and closed within the available time.
• Proactive in dealing with client issues. All issues must be properly studied, researched and closed within strict deadlines set
• Ensure delegation and coordination among teams to achieve desired results
• Weekly to do meetings to be organized and discussed with the team. Feedback provided to the M/SM/AD/ Partner
• Responding and providing solutions on technical issues to clients and internal teams
• Ensuring systems and processes are being followed by teams
• Regularly discuss and report client issues to the Manager or Partner
• Building and strengthening client relationships through regular meetings
• Guide, direct and motivate team members and team building

Desired Skills

• Should have analytical thought processes to understand and interpret legal provisions of relevant laws.
• Should be a good communicator both verbal and written
• Strong team player
• Should have experience of working with both Indian and foreign clients
• Should have soft skills essential for handling people and clients

Qualification

• Qualified CA, with 3-5 years of post-qualification experience in professional services firm.
• Expert in accounting issues and accounting standards (including IND AS) as applicable in India.
• Expert knowledge of tax withholding, payroll processing, direct and indirect tax compliances.
• Basic understanding of labour laws, economic laws, exchange control matters and Companies Act 2013.
• Work experience in GST will be an added advantage.