Associate Finance Manager

Key Responsibilities:GST Compliance● Prepare and file GSTR-1 monthly, reconciling the invoice tracker against the books, including correctlycapturing advances received and passing related accounting entries across group entities.● Prepare and file GSTR-3B across all applicable registrations, ensuring all purchase invoices are bookedbefore filing and following up with internal stakeholders on missing invoices.● Reconcile books with the GST Invoice Management System (IMS) prior to GST payment; manuallyverify 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 pendingvendor 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 supportingdocumentation (e.g., credit card statements for foreign subscription payments) and maintaining recordssystematically.Accounting & Books of Accounts● Own the day-to-day maintenance of books of accounts, ensuring accuracy and timeliness of entries acrossall group entities.● Oversee month-end and year-end closing, including passing necessary provisions, accruals, andadjustment 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 timelypayments.● Perform vendor account reconciliations and ageing analysis, resolving billing/payment disputes withvendors 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 (internalteams, 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.