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ASSISTANT MANAGER- FINANCE & ACCOUNTS

Experience: 8- 12 years (indicative) Qualification: CA Inter / CMA Inter / MBA Finance / or any higher Education in Finance Reporting To: Finance Manager / Head of Finance Location: Noida, Sector 62 Working Days: 5 Days Job Overview The Assistant Manager will support the Finance Manager in managing day-to-day finance and accounting operations, financial reporting, budgeting, statutory compliance, internal controls, and working capital management. The role requires strong accounting knowledge, analytical capabilities, and the ability to ensure accurate and timely financial information for management decision-making. Key Roles & Responsibilities A. Accounting & Financial Reporting • Supervise day-to-day accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and expense accounting. • Ensure timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closures. • Review journal entries, provisions, accruals, prepayments, and balance sheet reconciliations. • Prepare and review monthly financial statements, MIS reports, and management dashboards. • Ensure accounting practices comply with applicable Indian Accounting Standards (Ind AS) / Accounting Standards (AS), as applicable. B. Financial Planning, Budgeting & Analysis • Assist in preparation of annual budgets, forecasts, and periodic financial plans. • Monitor actual financial performance against budgets and forecasts. • Analyse revenue, expenses, profitability, and cost variances, highlighting key business drivers. • Prepare financial analysis and reports to support management decisions. • Identify cost optimisation opportunities and recommend measures to improve financial performance. C. Treasury & Working Capital Management • Monitor daily cash flows, fund availability, and short-term liquidity requirements. • Prepare cash flow forecasts and coordinate with banks for routine banking activities. • Monitor receivables, payables, inventory-related balances, and working capital requirements. • Track debtor ageing, overdue collections, and Days Sales Outstanding (DSO). • Support management in improving cash conversion cycles and utilisation of funds. D. Statutory Compliance & Taxation • Ensure timely preparation, review, and filing of GST returns, TDS returns, and other applicable statutory compliances. • Review GST reconciliations between books, GSTR-1, GSTR-3B, GSTR-2B, and relevant records. • Coordinate for income-tax assessments, tax audits, statutory audits, and other regulatory requirements. • Monitor changes in applicable tax laws and coordinate implementation of necessary process changes. • Maintain proper documentation and ensure timely payment of statutory dues. E. Internal Controls & Audit • Implement and monitor financial policies, accounting procedures, and internal control frameworks. • Ensure compliance with the Delegation of Authority (DOA) and approval matrix. • Coordinate with internal and external auditors and facilitate timely closure of audit observations. • Conduct periodic reviews of financial processes, reconciliations, and control gaps. • Support implementation and testing of Internal Financial Controls over Financial Reporting (ICFR), where applicable. Skill Set required: • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial analysis. • Prior experience with Microsoft Dynamics preferred. • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and reconciliation skills. • Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet strict reporting deadlines. • Good communication, coordination, and team management capabilities. • High degree of integrity, accountability, attention to detail, ownership and long-term relationships.