Assistant Finance Manager (CA)

Job Description Assistant Finance Manager (Chartered Accountant)

Designation: Assistant Finance Manager
Qualification: Chartered Accountant (CA)
Department: Finance & Accounts
Experience: 1-2 years of relevant post-qualification experience (preferred)
Reporting To: CFO

Job Summary

The Assistant Finance Manager will be responsible for managing financial reporting, accounting, taxation, statutory compliance, audit coordination, treasury operations, and banking relationships. The role requires ensuring compliance with applicable tax laws, Indian Accounting Standards (Ind AS), Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), and other regulatory requirements while supporting financial planning, internal controls, and efficient financial operations.

Key Roles and Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate and timely preparation of financial statements in accordance with applicable Ind AS/IGAAP, Companies Act, 2013, and other relevant accounting requirements.
• Review general ledger, journal entries, account reconciliations, and month-end and year-end closing activities.
• Ensure proper accounting treatment for complex transactions, provisions, accruals, and financial instruments.
• Monitor the accuracy and completeness of financial records and maintain appropriate documentation.
• Ensure compliance with applicable direct and indirect tax laws, including Income Tax, GST, TDS/TCS, and other statutory requirements.
• Monitor changes in tax laws, accounting standards, and regulatory requirements and assess their impact on the organization.
• Coordinate loan documentation, renewal of credit limits, enhancement requests, and compliance with bank sanction terms.
• Monitor fund interest costs, repayment schedules, and banking charges, Bill Discounting.
• Coordinate with internal departments, auditors, consultants, banks, and regulatory authorities on finance-related matters.
• Guide and review the work of finance and accounts team members, as required.
• Ensure timely completion of assigned deliverables and maintain confidentiality of financial information.
• Facilitate timely completion of statutory audits, tax audits, internal audits, and limited reviews, as applicable.
• Prepare audit schedules, supporting documents, reconciliations, and responses to audit queries.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Strong knowledge of Ind AS, Companies Act, Income Tax, GST, TDS/TCS, and statutory compliance.
• Practical experience in financial reporting, audit coordination, banking operations, and working capital management.
• Good understanding of working capital facilities, loan documentation, bank covenants, and treasury operations.
• Proficiency in MS Excel, financial modelling, ERP systems, and accounting software.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and maintain accuracy in financial reporting.