Assistant Accounting Manager

Role Overview :

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Assistant Manager – Accounting & Compliance to oversee end-to-end client engagements. The role involves managing a team, reviewing financial records, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements, training staff, and acting as a trusted advisor to clients. The ideal candidate should have strong technical knowledge, leadership capabilities, and client relationship skills.

Key Responsibilities :

Client Management :

Act as the primary point of contact for one of our clients.

Understand client businesses and provide proactive financial and compliance advice.

Ensure timely communication and issue resolution.

Provide quarterly audit support and coordinate necessary documentation.

Accounting & Review :

Oversee and review monthly / quarterly / annual bookkeeping and finalization of accounts.

Co-ordinate with respective teams for review of GST, TDS, PT, PF, and ESI filings to ensure accuracy and compliance.

Monitor closure of books and coordinate with clients for final reporting.

MIS and Reporting :

Supervise preparation of MIS reports as per client requirements.

Analyze financial data and prepare variance analysis, cost centre reports, etc.

Present financial insights and recommendations to clients for decision-making.

Team Management & Training :

Manage and mentor a team of junior accountants and compliance staff.

Review work deliverables, assign responsibilities, and ensure timely delivery.

Conduct internal training sessions to upskill team members.

Process & Quality Control :

Develop and implement SOPs to ensure efficiency and consistency across the division.

Conduct internal reviews and audits to ensure high quality of service delivery.

Keep abreast of changes in laws, rules, and industry practices, and update team and clients accordingly.

Required Qualifications & Skills :

Chartered Accountant (CA) with 2–4 years of post-qualification experience.

Experience in a CA firm or mid-sized accounting firm preferred.

Strong technical knowledge in accounting standards, GST, TDS, PF / ESI, ROC filings, etc.

Proficiency in accounting software (Tally, Zoho Books, QuickBooks, etc.) and MS Excel.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Ability to manage multiple clients and lead a team independently.

Strong attention to detail and a problem-solving mindset.