Manager - Finance (Controllership)

Manager - Finance (Controllership) - India's Largest Digital Freight Network, Mumbai

Job Summary: India's fast-growing logistics-technology company is looking for a Chartered Accountant with 2+ years of post qualification experience and a strong article-ship in Taxation, backed by solid knowledge of Income Tax, GST, and Ind AS. The ideal candidate is Excel-proficient, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing multiple priorities independently under tight deadlines.

About the company: Our client is India's largest road freight technology platform, currently processing close to 4% of the country's freight volume — with an ambitious goal of reaching 20% by 2028. Already a category leader, the company is expanding beyond its core software offering into freight marketplace and supply chain financing, targeting $100M in revenue by 2028.

Location: Mumbai

Designation: Manager - Finance (Controllership)

Key Responsibilities:

1. Direct & Indirect Tax Compliance

• Preparation and filing of monthly, quarterly, and annual GST returns (GSTR-1, GSTR-3B, GSTR-9, GSTR-9C).
• Handling of GST reconciliations (books vs GSTR 2A/2B/1).
• Preparation and submission of TDS returns (24Q, 26Q), issuance of Form 16/16A. 
• Handling of income tax assessments, tax computations, and payment of advance taxes.
• Liaison with tax consultants and preparation of necessary schedules and documents for tax audits and filings.
• Monitoring changes in tax laws and ensuring timely implementation of amendments.

2. Month-End & Year-End Book Closure

• Ensure timely monthly closure of books in compliance with applicable accounting standards (Ind AS preferred).
• Prepare and review journal entries, accruals, and provisions.
• Perform general ledger scrutiny and reconciliations.
• Coordinate with internal teams for accurate accounting and reporting.

3. Preparation of Financial Statements

• Assist in preparation of standalone and consolidated financials as per Ind AS/Companies Act, 2013.
• Drafting of notes to accounts and supporting audit schedules.
• Coordinate with statutory auditors, internal auditors, and tax consultants.

4. Budgeting & Forecasting

• Support in preparation of annual budgets, rolling forecasts, and variance analysis.
• Track actual vs. budgeted expenses and revenue; provide timely insights to management.
• Support financial planning activities and help identify areas for cost optimization.

5. Regulatory Compliance & Reporting

• Ensure compliance with statutory requirements under the Companies Act, FEMA, and other applicable regulations.
• Preparation of data for ROC filings (AOC-4, MGT-7, etc.) in coordination with the Company Secretary.
• Support RBI compliance (FLA, FC-GPR, etc.) where applicable.

Requirement:

• Knowledge of Income Tax, GST laws, and Indian Accounting Standards (Ind AS).
• Excellent MS Excel skills and working knowledge of accounting software (Zoho/QuickBooks/Tally/).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• High attention to detail with a sense of ownership.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and handle multiple tasks under tight timelines.

Education: Chartered Accountant (CA)

Experience: 2+ years of experience with strong CA article-ship experience in Taxation

Working Days:  Monday - Friday

Contact Details: For more details on this vacancy, contact Ayush at hire@hiregenie.in. 

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