Associate Finance Manager

Key Responsibilities:

GST Compliance

● Prepare and file GSTR-1 monthly, reconciling the invoice tracker against the books, including correctly

capturing advances received and passing related accounting entries across group entities.

● Prepare and file GSTR-3B across all applicable registrations, ensuring all purchase invoices are booked

before filing and following up with internal stakeholders on missing invoices.

● Reconcile books with the GST Invoice Management System (IMS) prior to GST payment; manually

verify invoices where system data is incomplete.

● Process GST payments, cross-checking invoice data across systems where required.

● Prepare and file the GST annual return (GSTR-9/9C) and supporting reconciliations.

● Perform monthly channel partner GST liability knock-off entries.

● Track and respond to GST notices and amendment applications with the department until resolution.

● Prepare GST adjustment entries as needed.

Direct Tax & TDS

● Compute monthly TDS liability, cross-checking recurring vendor payments and following up on pending

vendor invoices.

● Reconcile TDS credits against Form 26AS/AIS and resolve mismatches.

● Support computation of advance tax and assist with income tax return filing for the company.

Cross-Border Compliance

● Prepare and file Form 15CA for foreign remittances where applicable, verifying supporting

documentation (e.g., credit card statements for foreign subscription payments) and maintaining records

systematically.

Accounting & Books of Accounts

● Own the day-to-day maintenance of books of accounts, ensuring accuracy and timeliness of entries across

all group entities.

● Oversee month-end and year-end closing, including passing necessary provisions, accruals, and

adjustment entries.

● Maintain the Fixed Assets schedule.

● Prepare and review reconciliations (bank, intercompany, vendor) as part of the monthly close process.

● Support preparation of financial statements and MIS reports for management review.

Accounts Payable

● Manage end-to-end vendor invoice processing (PO and Non-PO), ensuring accurate booking and timely

payments.

● Perform vendor account reconciliations and ageing analysis, resolving billing/payment disputes with

vendors and internal teams.

● Ensure proper GL coding and approval workflows are followed prior to payment release.

Audit & Regulatory Support

● Act as the primary coordination point for statutory/regulatory audits, responding to auditor queries and supporting on-site visits as needed.

● Support internal and statutory audit requirements with schedules and reconciliations as requested.

Requirements:

● Chartered Accountant (CA) qualification is mandatory.

● Working knowledge of Zoho Books (or similar accounting ERP) is strongly preferred.

● Strong Excel skills; comfort reconciling data across multiple systems.

● Ability to work independently and follow up proactively with cross-functional stakeholders (internal

teams, vendors, auditors).

What Success Looks Like:

● 100% on-time GST, TDS, and direct tax filing compliance across all applicable jurisdictions.

● Clean, accurate, and timely monthly close with audit-ready books.

● Efficient AP processing with minimal vendor disputes and healthy payables ageing.

● Timely resolution of tax notices and amendments with no compliance lapses.