Manager Finance - Controllership

Freight Tiger; Mumbai; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Freight Tiger is seeking a Manager - Finance to oversee day-to-day accounting, Payables, Receivables, Payroll, Taxation, GL and Fixed Assets. The role contributes to growth through robust financial operations.

Responsibilities include GST, TDS, income tax, book closures, financial statements, budgeting and regulatory reporting for compliance with Indian laws.

Qualifications

• CA with 2+ years of experience in tax and accounting.
• Strong knowledge of Income Tax, GST, and Ind AS.
• Proficiency in MS Excel and accounting software.

Responsibilities

• Direct & Indirect Tax compliance including GST returns and TDS.
• Month-end and year-end book closure with journal entries and reconciliations.
• Preparation of standalone and consolidated financial statements per Ind AS/Companies Act.
• Budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis with cost optimization insights.
• Regulatory compliance and data preparation for ROC filings and RBI where applicable.

Skills

CA with 2+ years

Taxation

GST laws

Ind AS

Excel skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Chartered Accountant

Tools

Zoho

QuickBooks

Tally

Job description

About Freight Tiger

Freight Tiger, a subsidiary of the $16 billion listed company Tata Motors Limited (Commercial Vehicles Division

We offer two core solutions:

• Cloud-based TMS (Transportation Management Software) to streamline the procure-to-cash cycle and provide real-time visibility across the supply chain
• Carrier Matching Marketplace to help Logistics Service Providers (LSPs) source vehicles transparently and get paid faster

We currently process 4% of India's total freight, serving 400+ shippers, 1500+ LSPs across 90,000+ locations — with marquee clients including Saint Gobain, JSW Steel, ITC, DHL, MRF and Pernod Ricard.

Our mission is simple — benefit every stakeholder across the ecosystem, from shippers and logistics providers to carriers, truckers and end customers — without disintermediating anyone. Built on trust, transparency and collaboration.

About the Role

Being an Manager - Finance entails overseeing financial operations within the company. This pivotal role involves day-to-day accounting mainly involving Payables, Receivables, Payroll, Taxation, General Ledger and Fixed Assets while contributing directly to the company's growth and success.

Key responsibilities

Direct & Indirect Tax Compliance

• Preparation and filing of monthly, quarterly, and annual GST returns (GSTR-1, GSTR-3B, GSTR-9, GSTR-9C).
• Handling of GST reconciliations (books vs GSTR 2A/2B/1).
• Preparation and submission of TDS returns (24Q, 26Q), issuance of Form 16/16A.
• Handling of income tax assessments, tax computations, and payment of advance taxes.
• Liaison with tax consultants and preparation of necessary schedules and documents for tax audits and filings.
• Monitoring changes in tax laws and ensuring timely implementation of amendments.

Month-End & Year-End Book Closure

• Ensure timely monthly closure of books in compliance with applicable accounting standards (Ind AS preferred).
• Prepare and review journal entries, accruals, and provisions.
• Perform general ledger scrutiny and reconciliations.
• Coordinate with internal teams for accurate accounting and reporting.

Preparation of Financial Statements

• Assist in preparation of standalone and consolidated financials as per Ind AS/Companies Act, 2013.
• Drafting of notes to accounts and supporting audit schedules.
• Coordinate with statutory auditors, internal auditors, and tax consultants.

Budgeting & Forecasting

• Support in preparation of annual budgets, rolling forecasts, and variance analysis.
• Track actual vs. budgeted expenses and revenue; provide timely insights to management.
• Support financial planning activities and help identify areas for cost optimization.

Regulatory Compliance & Reporting

• Ensure compliance with statutory requirements under the Companies Act, FEMA, and other applicable regulations.
• Preparation of data for ROC filings (AOC-4, MGT-7, etc.) in coordination with the Company Secretary.
• Support RBI compliance (FLA, FC-GPR, etc.) where applicable.

Preferred qualifications

• Chartered Accountant with 2+ years of experience with strong CA article-ship experience in Taxation
• Knowledge of Income Tax, GST laws, and Indian Accounting Standards (Ind AS).
• Excellent MS Excel skills and working knowledge of accounting software (Zoho/QuickBooks/Tally/).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• High attention to detail with a sense of ownership.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and handle multiple tasks under tight timelines.