Assistant Manager Finance

We are looking for a strong finance professional who can support day-to-day finance operations with ownership, accuracy, and process discipline. Will be responsible for supporting core finance operations with a strong focus on Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, reconciliations, invoicing, vendor/customer coordination, and finance MIS. The ideal candidate should have a good understanding of accounting fundamentals, GST/TDS, invoice processing, payment tracking, collections, and Excel-based reporting. The role requires someone who is detail-oriented, process-driven, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage and support Accounts Payable processes including vendor invoice checking, booking, payment tracking, and vendor reconciliations.
• Manage and support Accounts Receivable processes including customer invoicing, payment follow-ups, collection tracking, and customer reconciliations.
• Ensure timely and accurate recording of invoices, payments, receipts, debit notes, credit notes, and other finance entries.
• Coordinate with internal teams for invoice approvals, supporting documents, PO/contract references, and payment processing.
• Track vendor payments, customer outstanding, ageing, and follow-ups.
• Prepare AR/AP ageing reports and regular finance MIS for management review.
• Support GST, TDS, and other statutory compliance-related workings and documentation.
• Assist in monthly closing activities, including ledger scrutiny, reconciliations, provisions, and expense tracking.
• Maintain proper documentation of invoices, payment proofs, reconciliations, agreements, and finance records.
• Coordinate with vendors, customers, internal business teams, and auditors as required.
• Identify mismatches, delays, discrepancies, and process gaps in AR/AP and escalate them on time.
• Support automation and process improvement initiatives in finance reporting and reconciliations.

Required Skills

• 5-7 years of relevant experience in finance, accounts, AR/AP, accounting operations, or finance shared services.
• Strong understanding of Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable.
• Good knowledge of accounting entries, ledger reconciliations, GST, TDS, invoicing, and payment processes.
• Strong Excel skills including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, SUMIFS, basic formulas, and MIS preparation.
• Experience with accounting software / ERP such as Tally.
• Good attention to detail and ability to work with large volumes of financial data.
• Strong follow-up discipline and ability to coordinate with multiple stakeholders.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced start-up / growth environment.