Job Description

Job Title:

Manager - Financial Accounting

Location:

Pune

Department:

Finance & Accounts

Reports To:

Head of Finance

Experience Required:

10-12 years

Team Handling:

4 direct reports

Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented

Finance Manager

to lead our

Financial Accounting

team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Indian Accounting Standards and GAAP, with demonstrated expertise in managing core accounting functions such as Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), General Ledger (GL) accounting, Balance Sheet Reconciliation, and statutory compliances including

Income Tax, GST, Secretarial compliances and other regulatory requirements

. The role requires

hands-on leadership

and proven experience managing a team of 5-7 finance professionals.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead and manage the day-to-day financial accounting operations including AP, AR, GL, and

month-end/year-end closing activities

. Ensure accurate and timely preparation of

financial statements

in accordance with

Indian Accounting Standards and GAAP

. Oversee and review

Balance Sheet reconciliations

, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timely resolution of reconciling items. Ensure

timely compliance

with all

statutory requirements

including

Income Tax, TDS, GST filings, and other regulatory filings

. Experienced in handling tax assessments, litigations and transfer pricing to ensure direct tax compliances. Coordinate and liaise with auditors (statutory, internal, and tax) and ensure smooth audit closure. Develop and maintain

internal controls

over financial reporting and compliance activities. Lead, mentor, and manage a team of 4-6 accounting professionals, driving performance and continuous improvement. Stay updated with changes in accounting standards and tax laws and ensure timely implementation of relevant changes. Drive automation and process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy in financial accounting processes.

Qualifications & Skills:

CA-Inter or M. Com or MBA

10-15 years

of relevant experience in Financial Accounting and Reporting. Strong understanding of

Accounting Standard

,

GAAP

, and other applicable financial regulations. Demonstrated experience in managing statutory and regulatory compliances including

GST, Income Tax, MCA, PF and ESIC

. Proven managerial experience of managing a team of 4-5 people. Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills. Proven track record of developing financial processes to ensure internal controls and governance.

Preferred Qualities:

Experienced of working in mid-size service companies (~ T/O 200 Crs) and must have handled team of 4-5 members. Exposure to multinational or cross-border accounting environments. Proactive attitude with a focus on process optimization and controls.

Department:

Accounts

Designation:

Manager