JustAct – Manager – Finance – Chartered Accountant Lex Carta

The Corporate Institute; Chennai District; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

JustAct in Chennai (WFO) invites a Finance Manager (CA, 1st or 2nd attempt) to own finance operations. Location: Thiruvanmiyur, Chennai.

You will manage AP/AR, GL, tax compliance, monthly closes, MIS, budgeting, and financial modelling in a high-growth AI-powered legal tech company. 2–3 years post-qualification experience preferred.

Qualifications

• CA required and must clear CA exam on 1st or 2nd attempt.
• Experience in finance, accounting, and taxation processes.
• Prior exposure to Big 4, SaaS, or tech startups is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Own daily finance and accounting operations with strong controls.
• Manage AP/AR, GL, bank recon, and cash flow monitoring.
• Lead monthly/quarterly/annual close and financial statements.

Skills

CA with 1st/2nd attempt

FP&A

GST & TDS

Financial statements

Education

Chartered Accountant (CA)

Job description

Role: Finance Manager

Experience: 2 – 3 years

Budget: 15 – 18 LPA

Location: Chennai.

About the job:

Finance Manager – Chartered Accountant (1st or 2nd attempt only) Location: Thiruvanmiyur, Chennai (Work From Office)

About JustAct:

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.

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.