Finance Manager

Overview: We are looking for a seasoned and hands-on Finance Manager with strong accounting fundamentals, statutory compliance expertise, and commanding leadership abilities to drive financial operations efficiently Responsibilities: Financial Operations - Oversee and manage end-to-end Accounts Payable (AP) & Accounts Receivable (AR) - Ensure accurate bank reconciliations and ledger scrutiny - Maintain strong control over general ledger and accounting entries - Drive month-end and year-end closing activities Compliance & Taxation - Independently handle GST filings (GSTR-1, GSTR-3B) and reconciliations - Manage TDS compliance including deduction, payment, return filing (24Q, 26Q) and reconciliation with Form 26AS - Coordinate with auditors and manage statutory, tax, and internal audits - Handle compliance notices and regulatory queries if required Financial Reporting & Finalization - Prepare and finalize Balance Sheet, Profit & Loss Statement, and Cash Flow Statement - Ensure accuracy and timely reporting of financial statements - Provide audit schedules and support during financial audits Budgeting & Forecasting - Lead annual budgeting process - Prepare financial forecasts and variance analysis (Budget vs Actual) - Provide strategic financial insights to leadership MIS & Analytics - Prepare and present MIS reports for management - Advanced Excel usage (Pivot Tables, XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP, financial analysis tools) Leadership & Team Management - Lead and mentor the finance team - Establish financial controls and process improvements - Ensure timely vendor payments and collections oversight - Drive accountability and operational efficiency Qualifications: - Inter CA with 10+ years of progressive accounting experience - Strong hands-on exposure to finalization of accounts - Deep understanding of GST & TDS compliance - Experience managing a finance team - Strong analytical mindset with excellent Excel proficiency - Ability to work in a structured and deadline-driven environment