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Finance Manager India
Finance Leadership | Bengaluru, India | Full-time
Job titleFinance Manager (Chief Financial Manager), IndiaLocation / Work modeBengaluru, India | Full-time, office-basedReportingCEO & Country Manager, India (line reporting); Group Operational CFO (matrix reporting)Team responsibilityLead and supervise the local accounting team in India
About the role
We are looking for an experienced and hands‑on Finance Manager to lead the finance and accounting function for our India operations. The role will be responsible for financial reporting, accounting close, taxation, regulatory compliance, audits, cash and fund management, and the development of strong financial controls. The successful candidate will work closely with the CEO & Country Manager in India and the Group Operational CFO, while leading the local accounting team.
Key responsibilities
- Lead the local finance function in India, reporting to the CEO & Country Manager with a matrix reporting line to the Group Operational CFO; oversee day-to-day accounting activities and supervise the accounting team.
- Own the monthly and annual financial closing processes and prepare financial statements in accordance with the Companies Act, 2013 and Indian Accounting Standards (Ind AS), along with IFRS reporting packs for the group.
- Prepare and deliver monthly, quarterly and annual management information system (MIS) reports for management, investors and group stakeholders.
- Manage direct tax matters, including income tax returns and assessments, TDS returns, Form 16/16A, tax audits and transfer pricing documentation.
- Oversee indirect tax matters, including GST return filings, tax advisory and support for GST-related assessments, notices and litigation.
- Prepare and file regulatory returns and submissions with the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), Ministry of Finance and other relevant authorities, including External Commercial Borrowing (ECB) reporting; maintain effective working relationships with the relevant authorities.
- Coordinate statutory, tax, IFRS and internal audits; maintain an effective internal-control framework and ensure timely implementation of audit recommendations.
- Oversee monthly payroll, cash-flow planning and fund management, and bank reconciliations, including reconciliation between the CRM and core banking systems.
Required qualifications and experience
- Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA) from the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI), with at least 10 years of post-qualification experience.
- At least 6 years of experience in a senior finance leadership role such as Chief Accountant, Finance Manager or Head of Finance.
- Hands‑on experience working in a bank or NBFC, including responsibility for RBI regulatory reporting. Applicants should indicate the approximate turnover of the organisations they have worked with.
- Strong practical knowledge of Indian direct and indirect taxation, including Income Tax, TDS and GST, as well as statutory, tax and IFRS audits.
- Experience in a start‑up or high‑growth business environment, with the ability to independently execute finance processes while also leading and developing a team.
- Fluent English communication skills, advanced Microsoft Excel skills and working knowledge of Tally. Experience with Zoho will be an added advantage.
What we are looking for
A commercially aware and detail‑oriented finance professional who combines strong technical knowledge with a hands‑on approach. You should be comfortable taking ownership of compliance and reporting deadlines, working across local and group stakeholders, strengthening processes and controls, and guiding a finance team in a dynamic business environment.