Manager - Finance & Accounts

About us

Founded in 2019 by IIT-B and IIM-A Alumni, Pilgrim is one of the fastest-growing Beauty & Personal Care brands that offers 250+ SKUs across face care, haircare, skincare, makeup and fragrances at over 25,000 pin codes and has grown into a 1000+ offline store omnichannel brand. Pilgrim is known to handpick the worlds best beauty secrets to create exciting and efficacious products that deliver results.

Roles & Responsibilities

Treasury Management

Prepare and monitor daily, weekly, and monthly cash flow forecasts to ensure adequate liquidity.

Manage banking operations, including fund transfers, term deposits, inter-company funding, and investment planning.

Optimize utilization of working capital lines, overdraft limits, and short-term borrowings.

Ensure bank reconciliations are completed accurately and on time.

Liaise with banks for rate negotiations, treasury instruments (LCs, BGs, FDs), and credit facilities.

Handle foreign remittances and ensure compliance with FEMA, RBI guidelines, and accurate documentation (Form 15CA / CB, SWIFT confirmations, etc.).

Support automation and digitalization in cash and payment processes.

Accounts Payable Management

Oversee the complete vendor payment cyclefrom invoice receipt to payment execution.

Ensure timely and accurate disbursement of vendor payments, optimizing cash flow while maintaining supplier relationships.

Implement strong controls for invoice validation, approval workflows, and ERP-based payment automation.

Monitor vendor aging, debit balances, and conduct periodic vendor reconciliations.

Coordinate with internal departments to resolve invoice disputes or mismatches.

Statutory Compliance

Ensure accurate computation, deduction, and timely deposit of TDS on vendor payments (including 194C, 194J, 194Q, etc.).

Oversee TDS returns filing, reconcile 26AS, and address vendor queries related to tax deduction certificates.

Manage GST input reconciliation with GSTR-2B, ensure accurate input claim, and coordinate with vendors for mismatches.

Ensure adherence to MSME Act provisions, including tracking vendor registration status, timely payments within statutory limits, and MSME reporting compliance.

Coordinate with auditors for statutory, internal, and tax audits, providing necessary schedules and documentation.

Reporting & Analysis

Prepare monthly Treasury Dashboards covering bank balances, cash flow variances, payables status, and fund utilization.

Provide working capital analytics and insights for cost optimization.

Track and report foreign currency exposures, banking charges, and interest costs.

Maintain audit-ready documentation for all treasury and payables activities.

Qualifications & Skills

Chartered Accountant

Strong knowledge of Treasury operations, Banking, FEMA, and RBI compliance.

In-depth understanding of TDS, GST 2B reconciliation, and MSME regulations.

Hands-on experience in ERP systems (SAP / Oracle / Tally Prime / ZOHO).

Excellent analytical and Excel skills for cash flow forecasting and reconciliation.

Integrity, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities.

Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills.