Manager - Finance & Accounts

Role Summary: We're looking for a qualified Chartered Accountant to own monthly books closure, prepare management reports, and handle GST compliance end to end. You'll work closely with external auditors, so accuracy, ownership, and meeting deadlines matter a lot in this role. Key Responsibilities Books of Accounts & Closure Manage month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closure, including accruals, provisions, prepaid expenses, and cut-off entries. Maintain the general ledger and fixed asset register, and calculate depreciation. Finalize accounts under Schedule III and support statutory, tax, and internal audits. MIS & Reporting Prepare monthly MIS reports: P&L, balance sheet, cash flow, and budget vs. actual variance analysis. Track key business metrics and highlight cost, margin, and working-capital trends to management. Support budgeting, forecasting, and ad-hoc financial analysis. GST Compliance Prepare and file GSTR-1, GSTR-3B, and annual returns (GSTR-9/9C). Reconcile Input Tax Credit with GSTR-2A/2B and follow up with vendors on mismatches. Handle e-invoicing and e-way bill compliance where applicable. Assist with GST notices, departmental queries, and audits. Other Statutory Compliance Compute TDS, file returns (24Q/26Q), and issue Form 16/16A. Support income tax computations, advance tax, and ROC-related documentation as needed. Qualifications & Skills Qualified Chartered Accountant (ICAI); freshers who have completed articleship with exposure in audit, accounting, taxation, or GST will be preferred Solid knowledge of Ind AS/Indian GAAP, GST law, and TDS provisions. Hands-on experience with Tally Prime, Zoho Books, or SAP/ERP systems. Strong Excel skills (VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, pivot tables, SUMIFS; Power BI is a plus). Attention to detail, good communication, and the ability to work independently against deadlines