About the role

Assistant Manager – Audit & Finance

The Assistant Manager – Audit & Finance will be responsible for overseeing and executing core finance operations including Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), statutory compliances, and supporting internal and external audits. This role requires hands-on experience in managing end-to-end finance cycles, ensuring accuracy in reporting, adherence to applicable laws, and timely closure of financial activities. The individual will work closely with cross-functional teams and external stakeholders to maintain strong financial governance and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

Accounts Payable (AP)

Ensure timely processing of vendor invoices, payments, and reconciliations.
Validate supporting documents, approvals, and tax implications.
Monitor vendor ageing and resolve escalations.
Drive process improvements and control initiatives to reduce errors and cycle time.

Accounts Receivable (AR)

Oversee invoicing, collections, customer reconciliations, and credit controls.
Follow up with internal teams/clients to minimize overdue receivables.
Maintain accurate revenue recognition and documentation.
Track AR Aging and prepare periodic MIS for management review.

Audit Support

Prepare and coordinate documentation for statutory, internal, tax, and compliance audits.
Liaise with auditors and external consultants to resolve queries and ensure timely closure of books.
Implement corrective actions arising out of audit observations.
Maintain audit trails, schedules, and SOPs for all finance processes.

Statutory Compliance

Ensure timely filing and compliance with statutory requirements such as GST, TDS, PF, PT, corporate taxes, etc.
Reconcile statutory ledgers and coordinate with consultants as required.
Ensure accurate provisioning and documentation as per standards.
Stay updated with relevant laws and notify management of major regulatory changes.

Financial Reporting & Controls

Support month-end closing, provisioning, reconciliations, and MIS reporting.
Assist in preparation of financial statements, notes, and supporting schedules.
Ensure adherence to internal financial policies, controls, and SOPs.

Stakeholder Management

Work closely with internal departments, vendors, clients, banks, and auditors.
Drive process alignment and resolve compliance and operational issues proactively.

Desired Candidate Profile

Qualifications

CA/CA (Inter) / CMA (Preferred)
Essential: CA Intermediate / CMA Intermediate
Bachelor’s degree in commerce or finance is a given prerequisite

Experience

8-12 years of relevant experience in:
1. AP & AR operations
2. Financial accounting and closing
3. Statutory compliances
4. Audit management (internal/statutory)

Technical Competencies

Strong knowledge of GST, TDS, and other compliance requirements.
Hands-on experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Tally, etc.)
Advanced MS Excel skills (pivot tables, lookup functions, MIS preparation, Python (Preferred)).
Good understanding of accounting standards and financial controls.

Behavioral Competencies

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to handle multiple priorities under tight timelines.
Attention to detail and ownership mentality.
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Position Type

Full-time, Individual Contributor with supervisory scope.