Finance And Accounts Operations Manager

Vatanix; Chennai; On-site; INR 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Vatanix in Chennai is seeking an experienced Accounting and Financial Manager to oversee day-to-day accounting, ensure accurate entries in Zoho Books, and prepare monthly and annual financial statements.

You will monitor cash flow, manage GST and TDS compliance, coordinate audits, and drive budgeting, MIS reporting, and internal controls across teams. Fluency in English and Tamil is preferred; immediate joiners are welcome.

Qualifications

• B.Com / M.Com / MBA Finance or equivalent required.
• Overall 5+ years of accounting and finance experience.
• Hands-on Zoho Books experience required.
• GST, TDS, statutory filings knowledge.
• Strong Excel and data analysis skills.
• Fluency in English and Tamil preferred.
• Immediate joiners preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day accounting operations including journal entries and reconciliations.
• Record transactions in Zoho Books accurately.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Monitor cash flow and vendor payments.
• Ensure GST and TDS compliance and timely filings.
• Coordinate audits and statutory requirements.
• Prepare budgeting and MIS reports.
• Lead payroll accounting and inter-department coordination.
• Maintain internal controls and documentation.

Skills

MS Excel

Communication skills

Tamil language

English language

Education

B.Com / M.Com / MBA Finance or equivalent

Tools

Zoho Books

Job description

Role & responsibilities

A. Accounting and Financial Management

• Manage day-to-day accounting operations, including journal entries, ledger maintenance, accounts payable, and accounts receivable.
• Ensure accurate recording of sales, purchases, expenses, receipts, and payments in Zoho Books.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, including the Profit & Loss Account, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow Statement.
• Monitor cash flow, bank balances, outstanding receivables, and vendor payments.
• Perform monthly bank, customer, vendor, and general ledger reconciliations.

B. Zoho Books and Accounting Software

• Maintain the company's accounting records and financial transactions in Zoho Books.
• Manage chart of accounts, invoices, credit notes, debit notes, bills, expenses, and payment entries.
• Configure and maintain GST tax settings, financial reports, and approval workflows as required.
• Monitor customer outstanding balances, vendor dues, and payment schedules.
• Generate periodic financial and management reports using Zoho Books.
• Coordinate with internal teams to ensure timely and accurate financial data entry.

C. GST, TDS and Statutory Compliance

• Ensure timely preparation and filing of applicable GST returns, including GSTR-1 and GSTR-3B.
• Monitor GST input tax credit reconciliation and vendor compliance.
• Manage TDS calculations, deductions, payments, returns, and certificates as applicable.
• Coordinate statutory audits, tax audits, and other financial compliance activities.
• Maintain records and supporting documents for GST, TDS, Income Tax, and other applicable statutory requirements.
• Liaise with auditors, tax consultants, banks, and government departments.

D. Accounts Receivable and Payable

• Monitor customer invoices, collections, credit periods, and overdue payments.
• Follow up with the Sales and Operations teams for pending invoices and customer collections.
• Verify vendor bills, purchase orders, approvals, and supporting documents before payment.
• Prepare vendor payment schedules and ensure payments are made within approved terms.
• Resolve customer and vendor account discrepancies.

E. Budgeting and Financial Analysis

• Prepare annual budgets, expense forecasts, and cash flow projections.
• Analyse actual expenditure against budgets and identify cost‑saving opportunities.
• Review branch‑wise expenses, project costs, profitability, and financial performance.
• Submit monthly MIS reports and financial summaries to management.
• Provide financial insights to support business planning and decision‑making.

F. Internal Controls and Team Management

• Establish accounting controls, documentation standards, and approval procedures.
• Supervise the Accounts team and allocate daily, monthly, and year‑end activities.
• Review accounting entries and financial reports prepared by team members.
• Ensure proper maintenance of vouchers, invoices, receipts, and financial records.
• Coordinate with HR and Admin for payroll accounting, employee reimbursements, advances, and statutory deductions.
• Ensure confidentiality, accuracy, and timely completion of all accounting activities.

G. Multilingual Communication

• Communicate effectively with customers, vendors, banks, auditors, employees, and government officials in multiple languages.
• Handle accounting‑related discussions, payment follow‑ups, and documentation coordination across different branches.
• Prepare and explain financial information clearly to management and non‑finance teams.
• Fluency in English and Tamil is preferred; Hindi, Kannada, or Telugu proficiency will be an added advantage, depending on business requirements.

Preferred candidate profile

• Education: B.Com / M.Com / MBA Finance or equivalent qualification.
• Experience: Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in accounting and finance.
• Accounting Software: Hands‑on experience with Zoho Books is essential.
• Taxation & Compliance: Good knowledge of GST, TDS, statutory filings, and tax compliance.
• Financial Operations: Experience in bank reconciliation, accounts payable and receivable, ledger maintenance, and invoice processing.
• Financial Reporting: Ability to prepare monthly profit and loss statements, balance sheets, and financial reports.
• MS Excel: Good working knowledge of Excel and accounting data analysis.
• Communication: Good communication and coordination skills; knowledge of Tamil and English is preferred.
• Personal Skills: Strong attention to detail, analytical thinking, time management, and the ability to work independently.
• Joining Preference: Immediate joiners preferred.