Accounts and Finance Specialist, Mumbai

We are seeking an experienced and diligent Accounts and Finance Specialist to join our finance team. The ideal candidate will have 3+ years of experience across tax, audit, accounts management, corporate accounting, and month-end closing activities. The role requires an operational experience in financial reporting, statutory compliance, and managing a range of financial functions with a good understanding of Indian taxation laws and fair understanding of US – GAAP with financial best practices. This role will oversee/perform the day-to-day finance & accounting operations including month closing, JE preparation, Balance sheet recon, compliance & audit coordination/support.

1. Taxation:

o Coordinate with KDP (Accounting & Taxation partners) for direct and indirect tax compliance, including GST, TDS, and Income Tax, Quarterly tax calculation, Transfer pricing quarterly working & annual true up, US-GAAP to Local GAAP reconciliation

o Data reviewing monthly and quarterly tax filing, ensuring timely and accurate submission of returns with our Tax & Accounting partner team KDP.

o Coordinate tax audits and assessments, data provider for tax authorities and external auditors.

o Keep up to date with changes in tax regulations, being coordinator with IT on tax readiness & compliance requirements.

2. Audit Management:

o Adherence to internal and statutory audits and accounting standards and compliance requirements.

o Coordinate with external auditors for audit planning, execution, and reporting.

o Review and resolve audit queries, providing required information to auditors in a timely manner.

o Assist in the preparation of audit schedules and ensure accurate and compliant reporting.

3. Accounts & Finance:

o Supervise the preparation and finalization of financial statements in accordance with Indian GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles).

o Execute the monthly, quarterly, and annual closing of accounts, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.

o Monitor cash flow, financial performance, and work with the management team to address variances.

o Ensure proper documentation and compliance with corporate accounting policies and regulatory standards.

o Handle and oversee general ledger management, ensuring accurate journal entries.

4. Month-End Closing:

o Execute month-end closing activities, ensuring financial transactions are properly recorded and reconciled.

o Prepare/Review journal entries, accruals, and adjustments to ensure correctness.

o Prepare month-end reports for management and ensure all reports are delivered on time.

o Analyse month-end financial results and provide variance analysis to management.

5. Banking Coordination:

o Coordination with bankers for releasing import payments

o Banking compliances.

6. Compliance & Reporting:

o Ensure compliance with the Companies Act, Income Tax Act, GST Act, US GAAP, Local GAAP , Transfer pricing and other relevant legislation.

o Work closely with other departments, such as legal and HR, to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.

o M.Com/MBA preferred/Inter CA / Inter CWA

o 5+ years of experience in finance and accounts, with background in tax, audit, and month-end closing.

o Proficiency in financial accounting software (e.g., SAP, Tally, Oracle, QuickBooks, blackline) and MS Excel.

o Understanding Indian tax laws (GST, Income Tax, TDS, etc.), accounting standards (Ind AS, IGAAP), and statutory compliance.

o Understanding of financial reporting, audits, and regulatory compliance.

o Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

o Strong communication skills with the ability to present financial data in an understandable manner to non-financial stakeholders.

o High attention to detail and accuracy.

o Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

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