Manager - Accounts

Astute Corporate Services; Pune District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Astute Corporate Services in Pune is seeking an experienced Manager Accounts to oversee financial operations, cost management, statutory compliance, and reporting. The role requires strong analytical, decision-making, and leadership skills with hands-on accounting finalization, MIS reporting, and stakeholder coordination.

The ideal candidate will manage financial statements, governance, budgeting, and banking liaison, while mentoring the accounts team to enhance processes in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting.
• Experience with GST, TDS and direct tax regulations.
• Experience in MIS reporting and financial analysis.

Responsibilities

• Finalize monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements.
• Maintain books, GL, reconciliations and closing activities.
• Conduct cost and variance analyses; provide insights.
• Prepare MIS reports, dashboards and forecasts.
• Coordinate internal audits; strengthen controls.
• Ensure GST, TDS and direct tax compliance.
• Lead and mentor the accounts team; drive improvements.

Skills

Accounting principles

GST

TDS

Direct tax

MIS reporting

Financial analysis

Communication

Stakeholder mgmt

Excel

Tally

Leadership

Tools

Tally ERP

Excel Advanced

Job description

Role Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Manager Accounts to oversee financial operations, cost management, statutory compliance, and financial reporting. The role requires strong analytical skills, decision making skills,leadership capability, and hands-on experience in accounting finalization, MIS reporting, and coordination with internal and external stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

1. Financial Accounting & Finalization

• Preparation and finalization of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Ensure accurate maintenance of books of accounts as per accounting standards.
• Manage general ledger, reconciliations, provisions, and closing activities.
• Support statutory and internal audit processes.

2. Cost Management & Management Accounting

• Monitor cost structures and analyse operational expenses.
• Implement cost control measures and efficiency improvements.
• Perform variance analysis and profitability analysis.
• Provide management accounting insights for business decisions.

3. MIS & Financial Reporting

• Prepare monthly MIS reports, dashboards, and financial analytics.
• Present financial performance reports to management.
• Develop budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning reports.
• Track KPIs and business performance metrics.

4. Internal Audit & Controls

• Coordinate and support internal audit activities.
• Strengthen internal financial controls and compliance systems.
• Ensure process adherence and risk mitigation practices.

5. Statutory Compliance

• Ensure timely compliance with statutory requirements including:
• GST compliance & filings
• TDS returns and reconciliations
• Direct tax compliance
• Regulatory filings and documentation
• Liaise with consultants for tax assessments and notices.

6. Liaison & Stakeholder Management

• Coordinate with statutory auditors, internal auditors, bankers, tax consultants, and regulatory authorities.
• Handle financial information requests from stakeholders.
• Support banking activities including documentation, reconciliations, and financial submissions.

7. Team Management

• Supervise and mentor the accounts team.
• Allocate work, review deliverables, and ensure deadlines are met.
• Drive process improvements and team productivity.

Required Skills & Competencies

• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting.
• Working knowledge of GST, TDS, and direct tax regulations.
• Experience in MIS reporting and financial analysis.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Decision making skills, leadership and team-handling experience.
• Proficiency in Tally and advanced Excel.

Preferred Attributes:

• Exposure to audits and financial finalization.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• High level of integrity and attention to detail.