Finance Manager

Role Summary

We are looking for a detail-oriented and business-savvy Finance Manager with a strong foundation in accounting, statutory compliance, and operational finance. The ideal candidate will have post-CA experience in transaction-heavy, operations-intensive environments. Experience in logistics or transportation is a strong plus.

You will own critical finance functions including weekly MIS reporting, monthly closing, fixed asset management, payroll, and statutory compliance.

Key Responsibilities

1. Financial MIS & Reporting

• Prepare and present weekly flash MIS covering key financial metrics such as revenue, cash flow, EBITDA, working capital, and volume-based KPIs.
• Analyze variances against budgets and forecasts and provide actionable insights to leadership.

2. Monthly Accounts Closing

• Lead the end-to-end monthly financial close process, including P&L, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow reporting within defined timelines.
• Ensure accurate revenue recognition, accruals, provisions, and reconciliations.

3. Fixed Asset Management

• Manage the Fixed Asset Register (FAR), including capitalization, depreciation, transfers, and disposals.
• Conduct periodic physical verification of assets and reconcile records with books of accounts.

4. Statutory & Tax Compliance

• Ensure timely and accurate filing of GST returns (GSTR-1, GSTR-3B) and reconciliations with GSTR-2A/2B.
• Manage PF, ESI, TDS, and other statutory deductions and payments.
• Coordinate and support tax audits, statutory audits, and assessments.

5. Payroll Processing

• Oversee end-to-end payroll processing, including salary calculations, reimbursements, deductions, and compliance reporting.
• Ensure timely payroll-related statutory filings such as Professional Tax, TDS on salaries, and PF returns.

6. Business & Commercial Support

• Provide commercial and financial insights through pricing analysis, customer/vendor contract reviews, and profitability assessments.
• Partner with operations teams to improve cost efficiency and working capital management.

Key Requirements

Qualifications & Experience

• Qualified CA (Chartered Accountant) with 3–4 years of post-qualification experience.
• Total 5–6 years of finance and accounting experience.
• Experience in operations-intensive, transaction-heavy industries such as Logistics, Transportation, E-commerce, Manufacturing, 3PL, Fleet Management, or Warehousing.
• Prior experience in logistics or transportation is highly preferred.

Technical Skills

• Strong proficiency in ERP systems such as Tally, SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, or Microsoft Dynamics.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Hands-on experience with accounting, taxation (GST, TDS), payroll processing, and statutory compliance.

Behavioral & Commercial Skills

• Strong business and commercial acumen with the ability to connect financial outcomes to operational drivers.
• High ownership mindset, process-oriented approach, and ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and cross-functional collaboration skills.