Finance Manager - Chartered Accountant

JustAct; Chennai District; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

JustAct, founded 2019, is a fast-growing AI-powered Legal-Tech company specializing in online dispute resolution. We are seeking a high-calibre Chartered Accountant to join as Finance Manager and own key finance and accounting responsibilities.

The ideal candidate is a newly qualified CA or has up to 2 years post-qualification experience, capable of driving financial reporting, compliance, and FP&A while collaborating closely with the leadership team.

Qualifications

• CA mandatory and qualification completed with 0–2 years post-qualification experience.
• Strong analytical ability with attention to detail.
• Experience with GST, TDS, Income Tax and statutory compliances.

Responsibilities

• Own day-to-day finance and accounting operations with strong controls.
• Manage accounts payable/receivable, general ledger, bank reconciliations, and cash flow.
• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual closing and financial reporting.

Skills

Chartered Accountant

Financial analysis

GST & Taxation

FP&A

Stakeholder management

Education

Chartered Accountant (CA)

Job description

Founded in 2019, JustAct is one of the world's leading AI-powered Online Dispute Resolution (ODR) platforms. We enable organizations, institutions, businesses, and individuals to resolve disputes through technology-enabled Negotiation, Mediation, Arbitration, and allied legal services.

Trusted by leading banks, NBFCs, enterprises, and arbitral institutions globally, JustAct combines legal expertise with cutting-edge technology to make dispute resolution faster, more efficient, and more accessible.

About the Role

We are looking for a high-calibre Chartered Accountant to join JustAct as a Finance Manager and take ownership of key aspects of our Finance & Accounts function.

This is an excellent opportunity for a newly qualified CA or a CA with up to 2 years of experience who wants to move beyond traditional accounting and audit into a high-ownership, business-facing finance role within a fast-growing Legal-Tech company.

The ideal candidate will have strong analytical ability, excellent attention to detail, a strong understanding of accounting and taxation, and the ability to independently manage finance processes while working closely with the leadership team.

Key Responsibilities

• Own day-to-day finance and accounting operations, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and strong financial controls.
• Manage Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, General Ledger, bank reconciliations, and cash flow monitoring.
• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closing and ensure timely preparation of financial statements.
• Manage GST, TDS, Income Tax, and other applicable statutory and regulatory compliances.
• Coordinate with statutory auditors, tax consultants, bankers, and other external stakeholders.
• Prepare and present monthly MIS, financial dashboards, variance analysis, and other management reports.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, cash-flow planning, and financial modelling for business decision-making.
• Monitor receivables, payables, working capital, and overall financial health of the business.
• Establish and strengthen accounting processes, internal controls, SOPs, and financial governance as the company scales.
• Identify opportunities for automation, process improvement, cost optimization, and greater financial efficiency.
• Provide financial insights to the leadership team and support strategic business decisions.
• Maintain accurate and complete financial records and ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards and company policies.

We are looking for someone who is:

• A qualified Chartered Accountant with strong academic and professional credentials
• Highly analytical, structured, and detail-oriented
• A self-starter who can take ownership and work independently
• Commercially curious and interested in understanding the business beyond accounting
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment
• Strong in communication and stakeholder management
• Ambitious and looking to build a long‑term career in finance and business leadership

Qualifications & Experience

• Chartered Accountant (CA) – mandatory
• Candidate must have cleared the CA examination in the 1st or 2nd attempt
• 0–2 years of post-qualification experience
• Candidates who have recently qualified as CA are encouraged to apply
• Prior experience in Big 4, leading audit firms, consulting firms, startups, SaaS, technology, or high-growth companies will be an added advantage

Why Join JustAct?

• Take significant ownership of the Finance function at a rapidly growing AI-powered Legal-Tech company.
• Work closely with the founders and leadership team and gain direct exposure to business decision‑making.
• Move beyond traditional accounting into FP&A, business finance, financial controls, strategy, and commercial decision‑making.
• Work in a high‑growth environment where your work can directly influence business outcomes.
• Opportunity to build and lead the finance function as JustAct scales.
• Strong career progression and exposure to multiple facets of finance and business.