Deputy Manager - Finance

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Job Description:

Key Responsibilities

Financial Accounting & Book Closure

- Manage complete accounting activities for the assigned legal entity.

- Ensure accurate and timely booking of all financial transactions in SAP.

- Handle month-end and year-end closing activities.

- Review and reconcile general ledger balances and ensure accounting accuracy.

- Maintain proper accounting documentation and support schedules.

Intercompany Accounting

- Manage end-to-end intercompany transactions and reconciliations.

- Coordinate with internal stakeholders and global teams for intercompany confirmations and settlements.

- Ensure timely closure of open intercompany items.

Expense Management

- Ensure accurate booking and accounting of all operating expenses.

- Review supporting documents and ensure compliance with company policies.

- Monitor accruals, provisions, prepaid expenses, and reversals.

Taxation & Regulatory Compliance

- Handle GST compliance including return filing, reconciliations, and assessments.

- Support direct tax compliances including TDS, advance tax, income tax related workings, and coordination with consultants.

- Ensure timely statutory payments and regulatory filings.

Statutory & Corporate Compliance

- Support compliance under the Companies Act and other applicable regulations.

- Coordinate with company secretaries, auditors, and consultants for statutory requirements.

- Maintain statutory records and compliance trackers.

Audit Management

- Drive internal audit, statutory audit, and SOX audit activities.

- Prepare audit schedules, supporting documents, and respond to audit queries.

- Ensure timely closure of audit observations and implementation of corrective actions.

SAP & Process Management

- Perform day-to-day accounting entries and finance transactions in SAP.

- Ensure process adherence and internal control compliance.

- Identify opportunities for process improvement and automation.

Stakeholder Management

- Coordinate with cross-functional teams including business, operations, tax consultants, auditors, and global finance teams.

- Provide finance support for management reporting and ad-hoc business requirements.

Desired Candidate Profile

- Commerce Graduate/ Semi Qualified CA.

- 8-10 years of relevant experience in finance and accounting operations.

- Strong knowledge of Indian accounting standards, GST, TDS, and Companies Act compliances.

- Hands-on experience in SAP is mandatory.

- Experience in handling audits and statutory compliance independently.

- Good analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

- Ability to work in a fast-paced and deadline-driven environment.

Preferred Skills

- Strong understanding of internal controls and compliance framework.

- Advanced Excel and reporting skills.

- Experience in multinational environment will be an added advantage.

- High ownership mindset with attention to detail.