Deputy Manager

Role & responsibilities

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Finance & Accounting

• Manage day-to-day finance and accounting activities and ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.
• Handle general accounting, ledger scrutiny, reconciliations, provisions, accruals, and month-end/year-end closing activities.
• Prepare and review financial statements, MIS reports, and management reports.
• Monitor accounts receivable, accounts payable, cash flow, and working capital requirements.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, company policies, and internal financial controls.

Direct & Indirect Taxation

• Manage end-to-end direct taxation activities including TDS, advance tax, income tax returns, tax assessments, and related compliances.
• Handle indirect taxation activities including GST returns, reconciliations, input tax credit, e-invoicing, e-way bills, and other GST compliances.
• Ensure timely filing of statutory returns and payments within prescribed deadlines.
• Coordinate with tax consultants, auditors, and relevant authorities for assessments, notices, and tax-related matters.
• Keep track of changes in taxation laws and ensure timely implementation within the organization.

Compliance & Audit

• Ensure timely completion of statutory, regulatory, and financial compliances.
• Coordinate with internal and statutory auditors and provide required data and documentation.
• Support audit processes and ensure timely closure of audit observations.
• Maintain proper documentation and records for all financial and tax-related activities.

Financial Planning & Analysis

• Support budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and financial planning activities.
• Analyze financial data and provide insights to management for business decision-making.
• Monitor expenses and identify opportunities for better cost control.
• Prepare financial analysis and MIS reports as required by management

Preferred candidate profile

• CA Qualified with 47 years of relevant post-qualification experience.
• Strong experience in Direct & Indirect Taxation, Finance, Accounting, and statutory compliances.
• Good knowledge of Income Tax, TDS, GST, and other applicable statutory compliances.
• Experience in financial reporting, MIS, budgeting, reconciliations, and audit coordination.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and numerical skills.
• Good working knowledge of MS Excel and accounting/ERP systems.
• Strong communication and stakeholder-management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple finance, taxation, and compliance activities within deadlines.
• Candidates from manufacturing/engineering/industrial organizations would be preferred.