Assistant Manager Finance and Accounts

Company Description

Arboreal is an award-winning ingredients technology company specializing in specialty food and nutraceutical ingredients. We work alongside 'Better for You' Brands to launch products with superior nutrition, functionality, and clinical claims. Our expertise spans categories like Sugar Reduction Ingredients, Alternative Proteins, Cacao Ingredients, and Nutraceutical Formulations. Arboreal partners with challenger brands globally to deliver innovative ingredients for better taste, texture, label, and cost-effectiveness, aiming to create a healthier tomorrow.

Arboreal is co-founded by Swati Pandey (IIT, Imperial College London) and Manish Chauhan (BITS Pilani, London Business School). Arboreal has won the 'National Startup Award' for Food Processing in 2021 (adjudged by Startup India), CWIA Award (adjudged by Mckinsey, INSEAD Business School and Cartier), WTI Award (from Niti Ayog) and the BIG Award (BIRAC Ignition Grant from Department of Biotechnology, India).

Role Description

This is a full-time on-site role for Assistant Manager Finance and Accounts located in Lucknow. The incumbent will be responsible for managing financial operations, statutory compliance (GST, TDS), reporting, audits, and overseeing a team. Should have experience working on Zoho Books, Tally, and strong knowledge of financial regulations and reporting. Day-to-day responsibilities will be including but not limited to :

• Oversee all financial operations, including budgeting, planning, forecasting, and audits.
• Ensure timely and accurate compliance with statutory requirements such as GST, TDS, and other tax regulations.
• Manage the filing of GSTR-1 and GSTR-3B, and preparation of GSTR-9 and GSTR-9C.
• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and reports.
• Supervise accounting teams, review ledger entries, and optimize financial processes for efficiency and accuracy.
• Should have a working knowledge of ROC Compliances
• Coordinate with auditors, tax consultants, and internal departments to ensure smooth financial operations.
• Oversee bank reconciliations, payroll processing, and MIS reporting.
• Proficient in financial tools and software, particularly Zoho Books, Traces and Tally.

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