Finance & Accounts Manager

Role Overview

The Finance Manager shall be responsible for managing the overall Finance and Accounting function of Alpha Plus Technologies (APT). This role oversees Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Financial Reporting, Statutory Compliance, Budgeting, and Financial Governance of the organization.

The Finance Manager will lead the Finance team, ensuring smooth day-to-day financial operations while maintaining financial discipline across the organization.

This role reports (for interim period) directly to the CEO and requires a highly dependable professional capable of independently managing the finance function, ensuring statutory compliance, supporting audits, and enabling effective financial planning and decision-making.

Roles & Responsibilities

1. Financial Management & Governance

· Take ownership of the entire Finance & Accounting function of the organization.

· Ensure accurate maintenance of books of accounts and financial records in accounting systems.

· Supervise and review accounting entries related to payments, receipts, invoices, taxes, and reimbursements.

· Provide financial insights and advisory support to the CEO and/or Board for strategic decision-making.

2. Accounts Receivable & Client Billing Management

· Oversee preparation and dispatch of client renewal quotes and invoices within defined timelines.

· Ensure timely payment follow-ups and resolution of long-outstanding receivables.

· Monitor reconciliation of payments received vs receivables.

· Ensure proper tracking of TDS deductions and reconciliation with Form 26AS.

3. Accounts Payable & Vendor Payment Management

· Review and approve vendor invoices, service provider bills, and utility payments.

· Ensure timely vendor payments and verification of tax applicability including TDS.

· Oversee reconciliation of corporate credit cards and expense documentation.

· Maintain vendor records including bank details and statutory information.

4. Statutory Compliance & Taxation

· Ensure timely filing of statutory returns including GST, TDS, PF, Professional Tax, and other compliances.

· Review GST returns (GSTR‑1, GSTR‑3B) and ensure reconciliation of GSTR‑2A.

· Ensure preparation and filing of quarterly TDS returns and reconciliation with statutory records.

· Coordinate with Company Secretary and Chartered Accountants for statutory filings.

5. Financial Reporting & MIS

· Prepare and review monthly financial and management reports.

· Provide periodic financial updates to the CEO regarding financial performance and compliance.

· Ensure accuracy of financial trackers, reconciliation statements, and documentation.

6. Budgeting & Financial Planning

· Prepare and manage organizational budgets in consultation with the CEO and/or Finance Advisor.

· Monitor budget vs actual expenditure and highlight variances.

· Provide financial forecasts and cost-control recommendations.

7. Audit & Regulatory Coordination

· Coordinate with statutory auditors for half‑yearly and annual audits.

· Ensure readiness of financial records, reconciliation statements, and supporting documentation.

· Support responses to statutory notices or financial scrutiny matters.

8. Banking & Financial Liaison

· Liaise with banks for corporate banking matters including accounts, credit facilities, and guarantees.

· Ensure timely renewal and closure of bank guarantees.

· Maintain relationships with financial institutions and advisors.

9. Team Leadership & Operational Oversight

· Lead and supervise the Finance team.

· Ensure adherence to SOPs and financial processes.

· Review team outputs and drive operational improvements.

· Coordinate effectively with internal departments.

10. Decision Making & Ownership

· Act as the primary finance decision-maker for operational finance matters.

· Identify financial risks and implement corrective actions.

· Drive continuous improvement in financial processes, controls, and reporting systems.

11. ISO Compliance & Governance

· Define and implement Quality Management System (QMS) and Information Security Management System (ISMS) processes for product management, ensuring compliance with ISO standards.

· Maintain documentation for ISO audits and oversee corrective actions to address any non-compliance.

· Collaborate with internal and external auditors to ensure smooth execution of ISO-compliant processes.

· Drive a culture of quality and security by reinforcing ISO principles across product management workflows.

Requirements

Qualification / Skill-sets

• Graduates / Professional Degree-holders / Post Graduates desirous of a Management and Leadership career in Finance & Accounting.
  
• Chartered Accountant (CA) / Inter CA completed. Full CA qualification preferred.
  
• 10+ years of experience in Finance, Accounting, and Financial Management roles.
  
• 3+ years of experience in Management roles.​
  
• Strong knowledge of Accounting Standards, GST, TDS, and statutory compliances.
  
• Key Skills:
  

o Hands‑on experience managing complete accounting functions including receivables, payables, taxation, financial reporting, budgeting, and audit coordination.

o Strong analytical and decision‑making abilities.

o Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

o High level of ownership, integrity, and reliability.

o Strong leadership and team management capability.

· Advanced proficiency in MS‑Excel and accounting ERP systems such as Zoho Books or similar platforms.