Asst manager- Reporting and controls

# Assistant Manager – Reporting & Controls ## Job Summary At The Whole Truth Foods, transparency drives everything we do – including how we manage our finances. As Assistant Manager – Reporting & Controls, you will work closely with the Senior Manager – Reporting & Controls to deliver accurate and timely financial reporting. This includes month-end and quarter-end closure, monthly Management Information System (MIS) reporting, audit coordination, statutory reconciliations, and periodic banking submissions. You will be the hands-on owner of reporting deliverables, schedules, and reconciliations that keep our books decision-ready and audit-ready. ## Responsibilities - **Month-End Close & MIS Reporting** - Drive the month-end and quarter-end close calendar with accounting and operations teams; track provisions, accruals, prepaids, and inter-company entries. - Prepare monthly MIS packs including Profit & Loss (P&L), balance sheet, cash flow, cost centre reports, and variance analysis (budget vs actual, month-on-month) for review by the Senior Manager. - Prepare and review balance sheet schedules and general ledger reconciliations, ensuring open items are investigated and cleared on time. - Maintain and refresh reporting dashboards and Key Performance Indicator (KPI) trackers to support business decision-making. - **Audit Management** - Prepare audit schedules, Prepared By Client (PBC) lists, and supporting workings for statutory, internal, and tax audits. - Act as the day-to-day point of contact for audit teams; track queries and observations through to closure. - Draft financial statements, notes to accounts, and disclosures in line with Indian Accounting Standards (Ind AS) / Indian Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (IGAAP) and Schedule III. - **Ind AS Transition & Technical Accounting** - Support the transition from IGAAP to Ind AS, including GAAP-difference analysis, opening balance sheet adjustments, and reconciliations of equity and profit. - Prepare workings on key standards such as Ind AS 115 (revenue and trade schemes), Ind AS 116 (leases), Ind AS 109 (financial instruments), Ind AS 19 (employee benefits), and Ind AS 102 (Employee Stock Option Plan (ESOP) accounting). - Help draft accounting policies and position papers for new or complex transactions. - **Statutory Compliance & Banking** - Ensure timely reconciliation of Goods and Services Tax (GST) (GSTR-2B vs books, GSTR-1/3B vs books), Tax Deducted at Source (TDS), and other statutory balances in coordination with accounting and tax teams. - Ensure timely and accurate periodic banking submissions such as stock statements, covenant compliance certificates, and other lender reporting requirements. - **Internal Controls & Process Improvement** - Document and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and process notes for key reporting and closing activities. - Identify control gaps, support implementation of internal financial controls (IFC), and track remediation of audit observations. - Drive automation and standardization of recurring reports and reconciliations to reduce turnaround time. ## Qualifications - Chartered Accountant (CA) with 2–3 years of post-qualification experience, or CA Intermediate / Cost and Management Accountant (CMA) / Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) / equivalent with 5–6 years of relevant experience. - Sound knowledge of Indian Accounting Standards (Ind AS) and Indian Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (IGAAP); exposure to an Ind AS transition is a strong plus. - Strong technical knowledge and experience in statutory audit. - Strong Excel skills and working knowledge of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems; SAP experience is a plus. - Detail-oriented and deadline-driven, with a hands-on, ownership mindset. - Clear communicator capable of working with auditors, business teams, and senior finance stakeholders. - Comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment and keen to build processes from the ground up. ## Preferred Skills - Experience in Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG), Direct-to-Consumer (D2C), retail, or a high-growth startup environment. - Hands-on exposure to Ind AS technical accounting and transition processes. ## Experience - 2–3 years of post-qualification experience for Chartered Accountants. - 5–6 years of relevant experience for CA Inter / CMA / ACCA / equivalent candidates. ## Environment - Location: Mumbai. - Work setting involves close collaboration with accounting, operations, audit teams, and senior finance management. - Fast-paced and evolving environment requiring adaptability and process-building capabilities. ## Salary - Cost to Company (CTC): ₹16-18 Lakhs per annum.