Finance Manager

Company: Straightalk REA and Media LLP
Location: Santacruz West, Mumbai
Department: Finance & Accounts
Employment Type: Full-Time, On-Site
Experience: 5–8 Years

About the Role

Straightalk REA and Media LLP is looking for an experienced and detail-oriented Finance Manager to oversee the company's financial operations, accounting, budgeting, taxation, compliance, and financial reporting. The ideal candidate should have strong financial acumen, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to work closely with senior management to support business decisions and maintain financial discipline across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

1. Financial Management & Reporting

• Oversee day-to-day financial operations, accounting, and bookkeeping.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and management reports.
• Monitor cash flow, working capital, receivables, payables, and overall financial health.
• Develop financial dashboards and provide actionable insights to management.
• Maintain accurate financial records and ensure timely closure of monthly accounts.

2. Budgeting & Financial Planning

• Prepare annual budgets, forecasts, and financial projections.
• Track actual expenses against budgets and investigate variances.
• Monitor departmental spending and recommend cost-control measures.
• Support management in financial planning, profitability analysis, and business expansion decisions.
• Prepare financial models and analyse revenue, expenses, margins, and business performance.

3. Taxation & Statutory Compliance

• Ensure timely compliance with GST, TDS, income tax, and other applicable statutory requirements.
• Coordinate GST returns, TDS returns, tax payments, reconciliations, and related documentation.
• Liaise with external Chartered Accountants, auditors, tax consultants, and statutory authorities.
• Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain proper documentation for tax assessments, audits, and statutory filings.

4. Accounts Payable & Receivable

• Monitor client invoices, vendor bills, collections, and outstanding payments.
• Ensure timely preparation and processing of invoices, payment requests, and expense claims.
• Track commission payouts, brokerage income, vendor payments, and other business transactions.
• Conduct regular bank, ledger, GST, and vendor/customer reconciliations.
• Establish effective processes to minimise payment delays and financial discrepancies.

5. Internal Controls & Risk Management

• Establish and maintain robust financial controls and approval processes.
• Review expenses, reimbursements, invoices, and payment requests for accuracy and authorisation.
• Identify financial risks, irregularities, and opportunities to improve operational efficiency.
• Ensure appropriate documentation and audit trails for all financial transactions.
• Implement processes to prevent errors, duplicate payments, and unauthorised expenditure.

6. Team & Stakeholder Management

• Manage and guide the accounts and finance team, ensuring accuracy and timely deliverables.
• Coordinate with HR and Admin on payroll inputs, employee reimbursements, and financial documentation.
• Work closely with sales, legal, media, and management teams to ensure financial coordination.
• Provide regular financial updates, MIS reports, and recommendations to the management.
• Coordinate with external auditors, banks, financial institutions, and professional advisors.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Commerce, Finance, or Accounting; CA Inter, CMA, MBA Finance, or equivalent qualifications will be an advantage.
• 5 - 8 years of relevant experience in finance and accounting, preferably with experience in a managerial or team-handling role.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, taxation, GST, TDS, and statutory compliance.
• Experience in budgeting, cash flow management, financial reporting, and MIS.
• Working knowledge of accounting software such as Tally, Zoho Books, or similar ERP systems.
• Advanced Excel skills, including financial reporting, reconciliations, and data analysis.
• Experience coordinating with Chartered Accountants and external auditors.
• Experience in real estate, brokerage, media, or service-based businesses will be preferred.

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong analytical and numerical abilities.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong planning, organisation, and problem-solving skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication.
• Ability to handle confidential financial information with integrity.
• Strong ownership, accountability, and deadline management.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate with senior management.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Timely and accurate monthly financial closures and MIS reporting.
• Timely completion of GST, TDS, and other applicable statutory filings.
• Accuracy of financial statements, reconciliations, and accounting records.
• Effective cash flow management and collection monitoring.
• Budget adherence and measurable cost-control improvements.
• Reduction in outstanding receivables and unresolved financial discrepancies.
• Timely vendor payments and commission processing, subject to approvals.
• Audit readiness and compliance with internal financial controls.

What We Are Looking For

We are looking for a finance professional who can take complete ownership of the company's financial operations, establish structured processes, maintain financial accuracy, and provide management with reliable financial insights. The candidate must be proactive, commercially aware, trustworthy, and comfortable working in a dynamic real estate and media business environment.

Interested candidates can share their updated CV.

Pay: ₹50,000.00 - ₹60,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Cell phone reimbursement
• Paid sick time

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Santacruz, Mumbai, Maharashtra: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Application Question(s):

• Current CTC
• Expected CTC
• Notice period

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Language:

• English (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Chartered Accountant (Preferred)

Work Location: In person