Manager – Finance/ Accounting

Ziff Davis; Mumbai; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

Career development support

Mentorship programs

Job summary

Ziff Davis is seeking a Manager – Finance/Accounting in Mumbai to lead financial operations, ensure statutory compliance, and drive accurate reporting. The role requires hands-on expertise in financial reporting, taxation, and audits, with strong leadership to manage a team.

The ideal candidate will have a corporate background, experience across direct and indirect taxes, and the ability to implement internal controls and drive process improvements in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Leadership and team management skills.
• Strong knowledge of accounting standards, taxation, and compliance.
• Experience in financial reporting, audits, and statutory filings.
• Ability to manage month-end closures and control environments.
• Experience with RBI/ROC/MCA compliance is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Month-end GL close process & PR/PO review.
• Intercompany reconciliations and monthly settlements.
• Prepayments and amortization schedules.
• Month-end accrual journal preparation/review.
• Reconciliations for debtors, creditors, and TDS.
• Review invoices with contracts and create POs.
• Maintain internal controls over financial reporting.
• Variance analysis of P&L items.
• Balance sheet reconciliations; fixed assets oversight.
• Oversee monthly GL close.

Skills

Leadership

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Communication

Financial reporting

GL close

Taxation

Audit coordination

Internal controls

Education

CA qualification (preferred)

Graduate/Postgraduate in Finance

Job description

Description

Position at Spiceworks

Manager – Finance/ Accounting

The Opportunity:

We are seeking a detail-oriented and results-driven Manager – Finance/Accounting to oversee financial operations, statutory compliance, reporting, and month-end closures. This role requires strong technical accounting expertise along with leadership capabilities to manage and guide a team effectively. The ideal candidate will have a strong corporate background and hands‑on experience in financial reporting, taxation and audits.

Key Responsibilities:

Month-End GL Close Process & PR/PO Review Process

• Preparation of intercompany reconciliations and monthly settlement of accounts
• Prepare/review prepayments and monthly amortization schedules
• Prepare/review month-end accrual journals
• Monitor account reconciliations including debtors, creditors, and TDS reconciliations
• Reviewing Invoices with contracts/agreements and approving Purchase Requisitions & creating Purchase Orders.
• Implement and maintain internal controls over financial reporting
• Conduct month-on-month variance analysis of P&L line items
• Prepare balance sheet account reconciliations
• Manage fixed assets accounting and related processes
• Oversee monthly General Ledger (GL) close process

Financial Statements & Year-End Audit

• Preparation of financial statements in accordance with IGAAP and US GAAP
• Manage and coordinate statutory and tax audits to ensure timely completion
• Liaise with auditors and ensure audit readiness

Regulatory & Tax Compliances

• Compute monthly/quarterly tax provisions
• Compute and ensure timely payment of advance tax
• Timely filing of direct and indirect tax returns
• Submission of GST refund applications within prescribed timelines
• Timely settlement of foreign remittances with Export Invoices and FIRCs/BRCs
• Manage annual compliances related to RBI and ROC/MCA
• Hands‑on experience in Direct & Indirect Tax assessments, including Transfer Pricing assessments

Skills & Competencies

• Excellent leadership and team management skills
• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities
• High attention to detail and accuracy in financial reporting
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate cross-functionally
• Financial reporting and compliance expertise
• GL close and reconciliation management
• Direct and indirect taxation proficiency
• Audit management and coordination
• Strong internal controls understanding

Job Qualifications:

• Graduate/Postgraduate in Finance with minimum 4 years of relevant experience
• CA qualified candidates preferred with at least 2 years of post-qualification experience
• Currently positioned as Team Leader or above in present/previous role
• Strong corporate background is mandatory
• Strong knowledge of accounting standards, taxation, and financial compliance
• Passionate about technology and possess a genuine curiosity and enthusiasm for exploring and applying AI

About Ziff Davis

Ziff Davis (NASDAQ: ZD) is a vertically focused digital media and internet company whose portfolio includes leading brands in technology, shopping, gaming and entertainment, connectivity, health, cybersecurity, and martech. Today, Ziff Davis is focused on seven key verticals – Technology, Connectivity, Shopping, Entertainment, Health & Wellness, Cybersecurity and Marketing Technology. Its brands include IGN, Mashable, RetailMeNot, PCMag, Humble Bundle, Spiceworks, Ookla (Speedtest), RootMetrics, Everyday Health, BabyCenter, Moz, iContact and Vipre Security.

Our Benefits

Ziff Davis Performance Marketing( ZDPM) offers competitive salaries in addition to robust, health and wellness-focused benefits. We are committed to work-life balance with paid time off, paid holidays and extended leave of absence, when you need it.

At Ziff Davis, we remain dedicated to creating an environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to succeed. We offer Employee Resource Groups, company-sponsored events, and regular opportunities for professional growth through educational support, mentorship programs, and career development resources. Our employees are recognized and celebrated through employee engagement programs and recognition awards.

If you're seeking a dynamic and collaborative work environment where you can see the direct impact of your performance and thrive both personally and professionally, then ZDPM is the place for you.