Job Description: Assistant Manager - Accounts & Finance Planning

About Clean Electric

Clean Electric is a Series A funded battery tech company focused on designing and manufacturing advanced li-ion batteries for EVs and energy storage applications which enable 12-min rapid charging, long life and unrivalled safety. We are pushing the boundaries of the EV industry with our Direct Contact Liquid Cooling (DCLC) thermal management, integrated cell-to-pack (CTP) architecture, and proprietary dynamic charging algorithms running on a custom-engineered in-house battery management system.

Founded in 2020 by IIT-BHU graduates Akash Gupta, Abhinav Roy and Ankit Joshi, we are today rapidly scaling and deploying our tech across 2W and 3W segments with plans to enter 4W and commercial vehicles as well. The team comprises multiple IIT, IIM graduates and industry professionals and we are backed by some of the leading Indian VCs.

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About the Role

This is a critical finance role supporting Clean Electric's growing manufacturing operations. The Assistant Manager Accounts & Finance Planning will be responsible for managing accounting operations, import & forex transactions, tax compliance, and treasury activities while coordinating closely with banks, auditors, consultants, and internal stakeholders.

The role requires a Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA) with strong experience in manufacturing finance, imports, LC handling, and forex payments. You will work closely with supply chain, operations, and leadership teams to ensure financial discipline, compliance, and efficient cash management.

Role Description and Key Responsibilities

The role involves tasks including but not limited to -

Import, LC & Forex Operations (Mandatory)

End-to-end handling of import transactions including documentation, accounting, and reconciliations
Opening, amendment, negotiation, and closure of Letters of Credit (LC)
Managing forex payments and overseas vendor remittances
Coordination with banks for import settlements and LC limits
Monitoring FX exposure and supporting hedging / forward contract decisions
Accounting of BOE, customs duty, freight, insurance, and landed cost

Accounting & Financial Planning

Monthly and annual book closures including journal entries and reconciliations
Preparation of MIS, variance analysis, and management reports
Budgeting, forecasting, and tracking CAPEX / OPEX
Inventory valuation and reconciliation
Fixed asset capitalization and depreciation
Support cost analysis for manufacturing operations

Manufacturing Finance Support (Mandatory)

BOM costing, WIP accounting, and finished goods valuation
Coordination with SCM and production teams for material costing
Physical inventory verification and reconciliation
Support cost sheet preparation and margin analysis

Tax Compliance & Regulatory

GST compliance (GSTR-1, GSTR-3B, annual returns, reconciliations)
TDS compliance including returns and reconciliations
Income tax compliance including advance tax workings and assessments
Support tax audit and statutory audit requirements
Handling departmental notices and correspondence
FEMA compliance related to forex remittances

Treasury Related Tasks

Daily cash flow monitoring and liquidity planning
Preparation of short-term and long-term cash flow forecasts
Working capital optimization (receivables, payables, inventory)
Coordination with banks for CC/OD limits, bank guarantees, and LC facilities
Monitoring utilization of credit lines and banking covenants
Tracking interest costs and supporting borrowing optimization
Supporting fundraising or lender documentation if required

Coordination with External Firms

Primary SPOC for statutory auditors, internal auditors, tax consultants, company secretary, and banks
Providing schedules, reconciliations, and documentation for audits
Closure of audit observations
Supporting due diligence and lender/investor data requests

Key Skills

Strong accounting and compliance orientation
Hands-on experience in imports, LC, and forex operations
Treasury and cash flow management capability
Analytical mindset with attention to detail
Strong coordination with banks, consultants, and cross-functional teams
Advanced Excel proficiency and ERP exposure (SAP / Oracle / Tally or similar)

Desired Qualifications / Experience / Background

Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA) Mandatory
4-6 years of relevant experience
Mandatory manufacturing industry experience
Hardware / physical product company experience preferred
Strong exposure to tax compliance and treasury operations
Experience in fast-growing or scaling organizations is a plus

What We Offer

High-impact role in India's rapidly growing EV ecosystem
Exposure to advanced battery manufacturing operations
Competitive compensation aligned with market standards
Strong learning across manufacturing finance, treasury, and international trade
Opportunity to grow into senior finance leadership roles

Location:Two Offices in Pune. (Near Chakan and Pimpri Chinchwad) India (on-site)

Pay and Benefits: Competitive and as per market standard pay, will be evaluated based on profile and skills

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