Manager - Finance & Accounts

CloudNow Technologies Pvt. Ltd.; Chennai; In loco; INR 2.500.000 - 3.800.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Akku Cyber Security Solutions Pvt. Ltd. is seeking a Manager – Accounts to own the books, ensure GST and statutory compliance, and lead the accounts team. You will deliver MIS, budgets and forecasts to guide management decisions.

The role requires 8–10 years of experience in accounts with at least 4 years in team leadership, and will involve liaising with auditors and regulators, month-end close, and robust internal controls.

Competenze

• CA / CMA (qualified or inter) or M.Com / MBA (Finance) required.
• 8–10 years in accounts, finance and statutory compliance; 3+ years leading a team.

Mansioni

• Ensure timely and accurate GST compliance: GSTR-1, GSTR-3B, GSTR-9/9C, ITC reconciliation with GSTR-2B, e-invoicing and e-way bills.
• Manage TDS/TCS: deductions, monthly deposits, quarterly returns (24Q, 26Q, 27Q), Form 16/16A issuance and 26AS/AIS reconciliation.
• Oversee payroll statutory dues: EPF, ESI, Professional Tax and Labour Welfare Fund remittances and returns.
• Coordinate ROC/MCA filings (AOC-4, MGT-7, DPT-3, MSME-1) with the Company Secretary.
• Handle advance tax, income tax returns, tax audit support and transfer pricing documentation where applicable.
• Maintain statutory compliance calendar and respond to notices from GST, Income Tax and other authorities.
• Drive month-end and year-end closing; prepare financial statements under Schedule III and Ind AS/AS.
• Act as liaison with auditors; prepare schedules, reconciliations and supporting documents.
• Lead the annual operating plan (AOP) and budgets; prepare rolling forecasts and provide cost analyses.
• Lead, guide and review the accounts team; define processes, SOPs and internal controls.
• Oversee accounts payable: invoicing, three-way matching, vendor payments and reconciliation.
• Track receivables, ageing and DSO; coordinate collections with customers.

Conoscenze

GST compliance

TDS compliance

Income tax compliance

ERP familiarity

Advanced Excel

Formazione

CA / CMA (qualified or inter) or M.Com / MBA (Finance)

Strumenti

Tally Prime

Zoho Books

ERP systems

BI tools

Descrizione del lavoro

Akku Cyber Security Solutions Pvt. Ltd. | Full time

The Manager – Accounts owns the company's books, statutory compliance and financial reporting end to end. The role leads the accounts team, keeps every filing on time, and gives management accurate MIS, budgets and forecasts to run the business.

Particulars

Details

Position

Department

Finance & Accounts

Reports to

CEO & COO

Location

Experience

8–10 years in accounts and statutory compliance, including 4+ years leading a team

Employment type

Full-time

Key responsibilities

1. Statutory compliance

Ensure timely and accurate GST compliance: GSTR-1, GSTR-3B, GSTR-9/9C, ITC reconciliation with GSTR-2B, e-invoicing and e-way bills.

Manage TDS/TCS: deduction, monthly deposits, quarterly returns (24Q, 26Q, 27Q), Form 16/16A issuance and 26AS/AIS reconciliation.

Oversee payroll statutory dues: EPF, ESI, Professional Tax and Labour Welfare Fund remittances and returns.

Coordinate ROC/MCA filings (AOC-4, MGT-7, DPT-3, MSME-1 and event-based forms) with the Company Secretary.

Handle advance tax, income tax returns, tax audit support and transfer pricing documentation where applicable.

Maintain a statutory compliance calendar and respond to notices and assessments from GST, Income Tax and other authorities.

2. Statutory audit and auditor liaison

Drive month-end and year-end closing, and prepare financial statements under Schedule III and applicable Ind AS / AS.

Act as primary point of contact for statutory, internal and tax auditors; prepare schedules, reconciliations and supporting documents.

Close audit observations on time and implement recommended control improvements.

Maintain fixed asset register, ledger scrutiny and reconciliations so the books are audit-ready year round.

3. MIS, AOP, budgeting and forecasting

Prepare monthly MIS: P&L, balance sheet, cash flow, budget vs actual variance analysis and key business metrics.

Lead the Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and departmental budgets with business heads.

Prepare rolling forecasts for revenue, expenses and cash, and flag deviations to management early.

Support management with cost analysis, profitability reviews and ad hoc financial reports.

4. Team management

Lead, guide and review the work of the accounts team; allocate tasks and set clear deadlines.

Define processes, SOPs and internal controls for accounting, payables, receivables and compliance.

Train team members and drive automation and system improvements in the accounting software.

Oversee the accounts payable cycle: invoice verification, three-way matching with PO and GRN, and approvals.

Plan and release vendor payments as per agreed terms and cash availability, ensuring TDS and GST compliance.

Reconcile vendor ledgers periodically and resolve disputes; monitor MSME payment timelines under Section 43B(h).

6. Invoicing and collection follow-up

Ensure accurate and timely customer invoicing in line with contracts, including e-invoicing where applicable.

Track receivables and ageing; follow up with customers to collect within credit terms.

Reconcile customer ledgers, issue credit/debit notes, and report overdue accounts and DSO to management.

7. Banking and treasury

Manage day-to-day banking: payments, receipts, fund transfers and bank portal administration.

Perform monthly bank reconciliations and monitor cash and fund positions daily.

Coordinate with banks on account opening, KYC, facilities, guarantees, FDs and forex transactions (FIRC, export proceeds, inward/outward remittances).

Plan short-term cash flow to meet payroll, statutory dues and vendor obligations.

Qualifications and skills

Education: CA / CMA (qualified or inter) or M.Com / MBA (Finance).

Experience: 8–10 years in accounts, finance and statutory compliance, with at least 3 years managing a team. Exposure to IT services or SaaS companies is an advantage.

Technical skills

Strong working knowledge of GST, TDS, Income Tax, Companies Act and labour law compliances.

Hands-on experience with Tally Prime and/or Zoho Books; familiarity with ERP systems is a plus.

Advanced Excel (pivot tables, lookups, financial models); exposure to BI tools is a plus.

Experience handling statutory audits and preparing financial statements.

High attention to detail and accuracy; disciplined about reconciling every figure.

Clear communication with auditors, banks, vendors, customers and management.

Ability to work to deadlines and manage multiple priorities.

Integrity and confidentiality in handling financial information.