Chartered Accountant: Manager Finance

Job Title: Deputy Manager – Finance & Accounts

Function: Finance
Location: India
Qualification: Chartered Accountant (CA)
Experience: 3–5 Years

Role Overview

The Deputy Manager – Finance & Accounts is responsible for financial planning & analysis, accounting operations, taxation & statutory compliance, payroll management, and audit coordination.
The role ensures accuracy, compliance, and timely reporting to senior leadership and HQ (Korea) while partnering with cross-functional teams to support business decisions and operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities1. Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)

• Develop, maintain, and enhance financial models, budgets, forecasts, and variance analysis to support strategic and operational decision-making.
• Prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual MIS reports and ensure timely and accurate submission to HQ (Korea).
• Track key financial KPIs, analyze deviations, and present actionable insights to senior leadership.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify cost optimization opportunities, process improvements, and financial risk areas.

2. Finance & Accounting Operations

• Execute and manage month-end and year-end closing activities in line with internal timelines and accounting standards.
• Prepare, review, and finalize financial statements, including Balance Sheet, Profit & Loss, and supporting schedules.
• Ensure accurate general ledger accounting, reconciliations, and accounting controls within the SAP environment.
• Manage payroll operations, including foreign expat payroll, ensuring accurate input validation, statutory deductions, and timely disbursement.

3. Taxation & Statutory Compliance

• Prepare and file Corporate Income Tax returns and Foreign Expat tax returns, ensuring accuracy and on-time compliance.
• Compute, review, and ensure timely payment of Advance Tax, minimizing interest and penalty exposure.
• Oversee Transfer Pricing compliance, including documentation and return filings.
• Manage TDS calculation, payment, and return filing, ensuring employee and statutory compliance.
• Prepare, review, and file GST returns, perform reconciliations, and resolve discrepancies to avoid penalties.
• Stay updated on changes in Indian tax laws and regulatory requirements and ensure organization-wide compliance.

4. Audit & Assurance

• Coordinate and manage Statutory Audits, Tax Audits, and other regulatory audits.
• Act as the primary point of contact for external auditors, addressing queries and ensuring timely audit closure.
• Finalize and publish audited financial results and key financial insights to senior leadership and HQ.

Required Skills & CompetenciesTechnical Skills

• Strong working knowledge of Indian taxation (Corporate Tax, GST, TDS, Transfer Pricing).
• Proficiency in financial modelling, forecasting, and data analysis.
• Hands-on experience in SAP-based financial accounting and reporting.
• Strong understanding of accounting standards and compliance frameworks.

Behavioral & Functional Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating across functions.
• High attention to detail, accuracy, and compliance orientation.

Reporting & Stakeholder Interaction

• Reports to: Finance Manager / Head of Finance
• Key Interfaces: Business Leaders, HR, External Auditors, Tax Consultants, HQ Finance Team (Korea)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From ₹1,400,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Internet reimbursement

Work Location: In person