Manager - Finance & Accounts

Job Description – Manager, Accounts

Role overview

The Manager – Accounts owns the company's books, statutory compliance and financial reporting end to end. The role leads the accounts team, keeps every filing on time, and gives management accurate MIS, budgets and forecasts to run the business.

Particulars

Details

Position

Manager – Accounts

Department

Finance & Accounts

Reports to

CEO & COO

Location

Chennai

Experience

8–10 years in accounts and statutory compliance, including 4+ years leading a team

Employment type

Full-time

Key responsibilities

1. Statutory compliance

- Ensure timely and accurate GST compliance: GSTR-1, GSTR-3B, GSTR-9/9C, ITC reconciliation with GSTR-2B, e-invoicing and e-way bills.
- Manage TDS/TCS: deduction, monthly deposits, quarterly returns (24Q, 26Q, 27Q), Form 16/16A issuance and 26AS/AIS reconciliation.
- Oversee payroll statutory dues: EPF, ESI, Professional Tax and Labour Welfare Fund remittances and returns.
- Coordinate ROC/MCA filings (AOC-4, MGT-7, DPT-3, MSME-1 and event-based forms) with the Company Secretary.
- Handle advance tax, income tax returns, tax audit support and transfer pricing documentation where applicable.
- Maintain a statutory compliance calendar and respond to notices and assessments from GST, Income Tax and other authorities.

2. Statutory audit and auditor liaison

- Drive month-end and year-end closing, and prepare financial statements under Schedule III and applicable Ind AS / AS.
- Act as primary point of contact for statutory, internal and tax auditors; prepare schedules, reconciliations and supporting documents.
- Close audit observations on time and implement recommended control improvements.
- Maintain fixed asset register, ledger scrutiny and reconciliations so the books are audit-ready year round.

3. MIS, AOP, budgeting and forecasting

- Prepare monthly MIS: P&L, balance sheet, cash flow, budget vs actual variance analysis and key business metrics.
- Lead the Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and departmental budgets with business heads.
- Prepare rolling forecasts for revenue, expenses and cash, and flag deviations to management early.
- Support management with cost analysis, profitability reviews and ad hoc financial reports.

4. Team management

- Lead, guide and review the work of the accounts team; allocate tasks and set clear deadlines.
- Define processes, SOPs and internal controls for accounting, payables, receivables and compliance.
- Train team members and drive automation and system improvements in the accounting software.

5. Vendor payments

- Oversee the accounts payable cycle: invoice verification, three-way matching with PO and GRN, and approvals.
- Plan and release vendor payments as per agreed terms and cash availability, ensuring TDS and GST compliance.
- Reconcile vendor ledgers periodically and resolve disputes; monitor MSME payment timelines under Section 43B(h).

6. Invoicing and collection follow-up

- Ensure accurate and timely customer invoicing in line with contracts, including e-invoicing where applicable.
- Track receivables and ageing; follow up with customers to collect within credit terms.
- Reconcile customer ledgers, issue credit/debit notes, and report overdue accounts and DSO to management.

7. Banking and treasury

- Manage day-to-day banking: payments, receipts, fund transfers and bank portal administration.
- Perform monthly bank reconciliations and monitor cash and fund positions daily.
- Coordinate with banks on account opening, KYC, facilities, guarantees, FDs and forex transactions (FIRC, export proceeds, inward/outward remittances).
- Plan short-term cash flow to meet payroll, statutory dues and vendor obligations.

Qualifications and skills

Education: CA / CMA (qualified or inter) or M.Com / MBA (Finance).

Experience: 8–10 years in accounts, finance and statutory compliance, with at least 3 years managing a team. Exposure to IT services or SaaS companies is an advantage.

Technical skills

- Strong working knowledge of GST, TDS, Income Tax, Companies Act and labour law compliances.
- Hands-on experience with Tally Prime and/or Zoho Books; familiarity with ERP systems is a plus.
- Advanced Excel (pivot tables, lookups, financial models); exposure to BI tools is a plus.
- Experience handling statutory audits and preparing financial statements.

Behavioural skills

- High attention to detail and accuracy; disciplined about reconciling every figure.
- Clear communication with auditors, banks, vendors, customers and management.
- Ability to work to deadlines and manage multiple priorities.
- Integrity and confidentiality in handling financial information.