Finance Manager

A S R Business Advisors; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

ASR India places a Finance Manager for a fast-growing sustainable clothing brand. You will oversee end-to-end finance operations, ensuring strong accounting controls, timely reporting, statutory compliance, and effective working capital across EBO, MBO, and online channels.

You will manage day-to-day accounting, month-end closure, vendor payments, cash flow, and tax compliance, coordinating with auditors and sales teams to optimize financial performance.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of relevant experience in retail or apparel finance.
• CA or MBA (Finance) with strong accounting knowledge.
• Proficient Excel and ERP/accounting systems.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day accounting activities and month-end closures.
• Ensure GST, TDS, income tax, and statutory compliance.
• Manage working capital across EBO, MBO, and online channels.
• Coordinate with auditors and consultants for returns and assessments.
• Support MIS, financial statements, budgeting, and variance analysis.

Skills

Excel

ERP/Accounting systems

Financial analysis

Team leadership

Education

CA

MBA (Finance)

Tools

ERP software

Job description

HIRING FOR CLIENT

About us: ASR India, a leading executive search firm specializing in Finance & Accounting recruitment, is currently working on an exciting Finance Manager opportunity with its client. Our client is a fast-growing sustainable clothing brand specializing in premium khadi and linen apparel made from 100% organic cotton and pure linen. Backed by one of India's leading garment manufacturers with nearly three decades of industry expertise and a strong global presence, the brand combines sustainability, quality craftsmanship, and manufacturing excellence to create timeless fashion for the modern consumer.

About the role

The Finance Manager will be responsible for managing end-to-end finance operations, ensuring strong accounting controls, timely reporting, statutory compliance, and effective working capital management across EBO, MBO, and online channels.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day accounting activities including sales, purchases, expenses, provisions, and accruals
• Ensure accurate and timely month-end and year-end closure
• Maintain proper books of accounts in line with accounting standards
• Monitor billing, collections, and reconciliation for EBO, MBO, and online channels
• Review accounts reconciliation with MBO partners, distributors, and marketplaces
• Review discounts, schemes, and credit notes in coordination with sales teams
• Supervise vendor payments and ensure adherence to credit terms and approval matrix
• Review vendor reconciliations and resolve differences
• Ensure proper documentation and approvals before releasing payments
• Monitor advances to vendors and ensure timely adjustment
• Manage daily cash flow, fund planning, and bank balances
• Oversee banking transactions, payment processing, and bank reconciliations
• Monitor working capital and support management with cash flow forecasts
• Ensure compliance with GST, TDS, income tax, and other statutory requirements
• Coordinate with consultants and auditors for returns, audits, and assessments
• Ensure timely filing of returns and closure of audit points
• Support in monthly MIS, financial statements, and variance analysis
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and cost control initiatives.

Candidate Preference

• CA / MBA (Finance)
• 3 to 5 years of relevant experience, preferably in retail / apparel
• Strong knowledge of accounting, taxation, and working capital
• Good Excel and ERP/accounting system skills
• Experience managing a finance team