Finance & Accounts Manager

Cityfurnish; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,800,000; Full time

Job summary

CityFurnish is seeking a hands-on Finance & Accounts Manager to take complete ownership of the F&A function and lead a team of finance executives in Gurugram, India.

The role is not a bookkeeping one; it focuses on financial accounting, statutory compliance, taxation, audits, treasury, budgeting, MIS reporting, and internal controls, reporting to the AVP.

Qualifications

• Qualified CA with 8–12 years in Finance & Accounts.
• Minimum 3–5 years in a managerial role.
• Experience in GST, income tax, TDS and statutory compliance.
• Ability to lead audits and build internal controls.
• Strong business partnering and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Own monthly, quarterly, and annual closes.
• Oversee accounting, payable/receivable, and treasury.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and audits.
• Lead budgeting, MIS, and Board reporting.
• Develop high-performing finance team.

Skills

Financial Accounting

GST & Tax

Audit Management

Budgeting

Treasury

MIS Reporting

Excel

Leadership

Team Management

Education

CA

MBA Finance

M.Com

Tools

ERP Systems

MS Excel

Job description

Job Description

Finance & Accounts Manager

Department

Finance & Accounts

Reports To

AVP

Location

Gurugram, India (with oversight across multi-city business units)

Experience

812 years (including 3–5 years in a managerial role)

Employment Type

Full-Time

Job Summary

CityFurnish is looking for a hands-on, delivery-focused Finance & Accounts Manager to take complete ownership of the Finance & Accounts function and lead a team of finance executives.

This is not a bookkeeping role. It is a leadership position responsible for managing:

• Financial Accounting
• Statutory Compliance
• Taxation
• Audits
• Treasury
• Budgeting
• MIS Reporting
• Internal Financial Controls

The incumbent will act as a trusted business partner to the AVP and Founder while ensuring financial accuracy, compliance, process improvements, ERP automation, and the development of a high-performing finance team

Key Responsibilities

A. Financial Accounting

Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closing process.

Review the General Ledger for accuracy and completeness.

Review and approve journal entries, accruals, provisions, and adjustments.

Maintain the Fixed Asset Register, including capitalization and depreciation.

Ensure timely bank reconciliations across all operating accounts.

Perform Balance Sheet reconciliations.

Review Trial Balance before finalization.

Prepare Financial Statements:

Profit & Loss Statement

Balance Sheet

Cash Flow Statement

B. Accounts Payable

Verify vendor bills against Purchase Orders (PO), GRNs, and contract terms.

Manage the complete vendor payment cycle.

Monitor vendor ageing and resolve outstanding balances.

Conduct vendor reconciliations.

Review employee reimbursements.

Ensure correct TDS deductions on vendor payments.

C. Accounts Receivable

Oversee customer invoicing.

Monitor collections and outstanding receivables.

Review ageing reports.

Conduct customer account reconciliations.

Ensure accurate revenue recognition.

D. Treasury Management

Prepare short-term and long-term cash flow plans.

Manage daily fund movements.

Maintain banking relationships.

Manage loans, credit facilities, renewals, and repayments.

Optimize working capital across:

Receivables

Payables

Inventory

E. Budgeting & MIS

Lead annual budgeting exercises.

Prepare rolling forecasts.

Analyze Budget vs Actual performance.

Conduct departmental cost analysis.

Prepare profitability reports.

Present periodic cash flow reports.

Own monthly MIS reporting.

Prepare Board and Investor reports.

Track Finance KPIs.

F. Taxation

GST

GST computation

Return filing

ITC reconciliation

GST reporting

TDS

Deduction

Deposit

Return filing

Reconciliation

Income Tax

Tax computation

Return filing

Advance Tax payments

Other Responsibilities

Perform tax reconciliations (GSTR-2A/2B, 26AS, AIS).

Handle tax notices.

Support tax assessments.

Coordinate with tax consultants and legal advisors.

G. Audit Management

Independently manage:

Statutory Audit

Internal Audit

GST Audit

Tax Audit

Bank Audit

Stock Audit

Due Diligence

Investor Audit

Responsibilities include:

Preparing audit schedules

Supporting documentation

Closing audit observations

Coordinating with internal teams

Ensuring timely audit completion with minimal qualifications

H. Statutory Compliance

Ensure timely compliance relating to:

GST, TDS, Income Tax , MCA Filings, Companies Act, PF, ESIC, Professional Tax, Other statutory and regulatory requirements

I. Government Notices

Act as the primary coordinator for notices received from:

GST Department

Income Tax Department

Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA)

EPFO

ESIC

Labour Department

Other Regulatory Authorities

Team Management

Lead the Finance & Accounts team.

Allocate work effectively.

Conduct performance reviews.

Set goals and monitor performance.

Mentor and coach team members.

Conduct training sessions.

Build accountability and ownership.

Develop future finance leaders.

Internal Financial Controls

Design and strengthen internal financial controls.

Implement preventive financial checks.

Build fraud prevention mechanisms.

Monitor policy compliance.

Enforce approval workflows.

Assess and mitigate financial risks.

Conduct periodic process audits.

Required Skills

Technical Skills

Financial Accounting & Reporting (Ind AS / Indian GAAP)

GST, TDS & Income Tax Compliance

Audit Management

Budgeting & Forecasting

Variance Analysis

Treasury Management

Cash Flow Planning

MIS Reporting

Advanced Microsoft Excel

Internal Financial Controls (IFC)

Leadership & Behavioural Skills

Strong leadership and team management

Excellent communication skills

High ownership and accountability

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving ability

Ability to work independently

Business partnering mindset

Qualifications

Chartered Accountant (CA)

MBA (Finance)

M.Com

Experience

8–12 years in Finance & Accounts.

Minimum 3–5 years in a managerial role.

Experience managing end-to-end finance operations.

Proven experience handling statutory audits independently.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Timely monthly and annual financial closing

Zero or minimal audit qualifications

100% statutory compliance

Accuracy of financial statements and MIS

Improved working capital (DSO, DPO, Cash Conversion Cycle)

Optimized cash flow and liquidity

Timely vendor payments

Accurate tax compliance

Timely closure of statutory notices

ERP implementation and automation milestones

Increased team productivity and capability

Reduction in accounting errors and control exceptions

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