Finance Manager - Hospitality Industry

Pebble Street Hospitality; Mumbai; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Pebble Street Hospitality in Mumbai is seeking a Manager - Audit & Financial Reporting to lead statutory and tax audits across group entities. You will prepare financial statements under Ind AS and IFRS, review audit positions, and coordinate with auditors to ensure timely, compliant reporting.

Ideal candidate is CA or Inter CA with 1–2 years of experience, strong MS Excel skills (Pivot, VLOOKUP, macros), and hands-on experience in audit and financial reporting.

Qualifications

• CA or Inter CA with 1–2 years audit/finance experience.
• Hands-on in preparation of financial statements and CFS.
• Experience managing statutory and tax audits.
• Strong knowledge of Ind AS and IFRS.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage statutory audits for multiple group entities.
• Prepare tax audit data and respond to audit queries.
• Primary point of contact for statutory and tax auditors, ensuring timely completion of audits.
• Review audit queries and provide technical responses to auditors.
• Proactively challenge auditor positions with sound analysis.
• Prepare standalone and consolidated financial statements under Ind AS and IFRS.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and group policies.
• Develop MIS reports and ensure data integrity and security.

Skills

Ind AS & IFRS knowledge

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder management

Communication

Ownership & independence

Audit management

Multitasking under deadlines

MS Excel (advanced)

Education

CA / Inter CA

Tools

MS Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP, SUMIF, Macros, VBA)

Job description

Job Title: Manager - Audit & Financial Reporting

Location

Mumbai, India

Reporting To

Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Role Overview

We are seeking a highly competent finance professional to manage and oversee statutory and tax audits across group companies. The role requires hands‑on expertise in preparation of financial statements under Ind AS and IFRS, strong technical accounting knowledge, and the ability to independently manage multiple audits in parallel. The incumbent will act as a key interface with auditors and is expected to critically evaluate audit positions, ensuring accurate and compliant financial reporting.

Key Responsibilities

Audit Management

• Independently manage and coordinate statutory audits for multiple group entities simultaneously
• Prepare and maintain tax audit data and utilities in accordance with statutory requirements
• Act as the primary point of contact for statutory and tax auditors, ensuring timely completion of audits without compromise on quality
• Review audit queries, provide technical responses, and resolve issues efficiently
• Proactively challenge auditor positions where required, supported by sound technical analysis

Financial Reporting

• Independently prepare standalone and consolidated financial statements under Ind AS and IFRS
• Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards, regulatory requirements, and group accounting policies
• Apply strong knowledge of tax laws and provisions for accurate computation of taxable income and tax liabilities
• Assess and implement new or revised accounting standards under Ind AS and IFRS

MIS Reporting

• Data Management & Reporting: Create, maintain, and analyze reports (sales, inventory, financial) on daily, weekly, and monthly bases.
• Data Integrity & Security: Ensure accuracy, cleanliness, and security of data across all information systems.
• Process Improvement:

Identify opportunities for automation and process enhancements to increase efficiency, such as creating Excel macros

• Collaboration: Work with IT and cross-functional teams to resolve data-related issues and fulfill reporting requirements.
• System Maintenance: Monitor and update software systems and databases.

Process & Controls

• Identify gaps in financial reporting and audit processes and recommend improvements
• Support strengthening of internal controls related to financial reporting
• Assist in standardizing auditing and financial reporting processes across the group

Qualifications & Experience

• Chartered Accountant (CA) / Inter CA
• 1-2 years of relevant experience in audit and/or industry finance roles
• Strong hands-on experience in preparation of financial statements and CFS
• Prior experience in managing statutory and tax audits

Key Skills & Competencies

• Technical knowledge of Ind AS and IFRS
• Sound knowledge of provisions under the Income Tax Act
• Hands on experience in preparation of tax audit utilities (preferred)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple audits in parallel under tight deadlines
• Confidence in challenging audit positions and defending accounting positions
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• High attention to detail with a strong sense of ownership
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Technical Proficiency: Advanced MS Excel skills (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP, SUMIF, Macros, VBA) are essential