Deputy Manager - Finance

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Job Description:

Key Responsibilities

Financial Accounting & Book Closure

• Manage complete accounting activities for the assigned legal entity.
• Ensure accurate and timely booking of all financial transactions in SAP.
• Handle month-end and year-end closing activities.
• Review and reconcile general ledger balances and ensure accounting accuracy.
• Maintain proper accounting documentation and support schedules.

Intercompany Accounting

• Manage end-to-end intercompany transactions and reconciliations.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders and global teams for intercompany confirmations and settlements.
• Ensure timely closure of open intercompany items.

Expense Management

• Ensure accurate booking and accounting of all operating expenses.
• Review supporting documents and ensure compliance with company policies.
• Monitor accruals, provisions, prepaid expenses, and reversals.

Taxation & Regulatory Compliance

• Handle GST compliance including return filing, reconciliations, and assessments.
• Support direct tax compliances including TDS, advance tax, income tax related workings, and coordination with consultants.
• Ensure timely statutory payments and regulatory filings.

Statutory & Corporate Compliance

• Support compliance under the Companies Act and other applicable regulations.
• Coordinate with company secretaries, auditors, and consultants for statutory requirements.
• Maintain statutory records and compliance trackers.

Audit Management

• Drive internal audit, statutory audit, and SOX audit activities.
• Prepare audit schedules, supporting documents, and respond to audit queries.
• Ensure timely closure of audit observations and implementation of corrective actions.

SAP & Process Management

• Perform day-to-day accounting entries and finance transactions in SAP.
• Ensure process adherence and internal control compliance.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and automation.

Stakeholder Management

• Coordinate with cross-functional teams including business, operations, tax consultants, auditors, and global finance teams.
• Provide finance support for management reporting and ad-hoc business requirements.

Desired Candidate Profile

• Commerce Graduate/ Semi Qualified CA.
• 8-10 years of relevant experience in finance and accounting operations.
• Strong knowledge of Indian accounting standards, GST, TDS, and Companies Act compliances.
• Hands-on experience in SAP is mandatory.
• Experience in handling audits and statutory compliance independently.
• Good analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and deadline-driven environment.

Preferred Skills

• Strong understanding of internal controls and compliance framework.
• Advanced Excel and reporting skills.
• Experience in multinational environment will be an added advantage.
• High ownership mindset with attention to detail.