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.
Home | Clean Electric New | Clean Electric: About | LinkedIn
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
