Manager – Accounts, Compliance & Finance Operations

About the job

Key Responsibilities 1. Overall Ownership & Delivery • End-to-end responsibility for accounting, taxation, payroll, and compliance for multiple companies • Ensure 100% on-time completion of GST, TDS, income tax, payroll, and statutory filings • Plan work calendars, track deadlines, and ensure zero last-minute escalations • Act as the single point of coordination between internal teams, auditors, consultants, banks, and the CA 2. Team Management • Lead and manage a team of 2 Accounts Assistants and 1 Assistant Manager • Allocate work, review outputs, and ensure quality control • Train team members and build strong process discipline • Ensure work continues smoothly even during peak compliance periods 3. Accounting & MIS • Review and finalise books of accounts (Tally) • Ensure daily accounting, invoicing, vendor booking, and reconciliations • Prepare and review MIS including: • Daily sales and receivables reports • Monthly P&L, Balance Sheet, and comparative analysis • Weekly and monthly cash flow statements • Highlight issues, risks, and delays proactively to the CA 4. GST, TDS & Income Tax Compliance • Oversee GST compliances including GSTR-1, GSTR-3B, 2B reconciliation, LUT, annual returns • Ensure correct TDS applicability, deductions, payments, and quarterly filings • Reconcile Form 26AS with books and track TDS receivables • Coordinate with statutory auditors for tax audit and annual filings 5. Payroll, PF, ESI & Labour Compliance • Supervise payroll processing and validations • Ensure timely PF & ESI payments and returns • Coordinate with HR and external consultants for statutory registers and compliance 6. Banking & Cash Flow • Manage banking operations including OCC, term loans, renewals, and certificates • Monitor EMI obligations and working capital requirements • Review bank interest and charges; flag discrepancies • Ensure effective cash flow planning and liquidity management 7. Audit, Due Diligence & Special Matters • Coordinate statutory audits and ensure timely closure • Provide data for due diligence, subsidies, EPCG, advance licence, BOE, and import duty matters • Ensure no pendency in statutory or regulatory matters Eligibility & Qualifications • B.Com / M.Com / MBA (Finance) • CA Inter / CA Final (pursuing or completed) • Strong practical exposure to Indian accounting and compliance environment Preferred Skills • Excellent command over Tally (mandatory) • Strong working knowledge of Excel (reconciliations, MIS, cash flow, trackers) • Ability to create and review PowerPoint presentations for management • Hands-on experience in GST, TDS, payroll, and multi-company accounting • Comfortable using AI tools for drafting, analysis, reconciliation support, and productivity • Strong ownership mindset, planning ability, and problem-solving skills • Clear communication and ability to manage teams and stakeholders independently Experience Required • 6 to 10 years of relevant experience • Prior experience in: • CA firm, or • Corporate finance/accounts role handling multiple entities • Proven experience in leading teams and managing deadlines independently. Location & Work Mode • Full-time role • Work mode: Office-based • Location: Chennai Role Structure & Autonomy • This is a managerial leadership role, not a clerical position • The Manager will have full operational freedom and flexibility • The CA will provide strategic direction, review, and final oversight • Accountability is outcome-driven: work must be completed correctly and on time Growth Opportunities • Direct exposure to CA-led strategic decision-making • Opportunity to grow into a senior finance leadership role • Strong learning curve across taxation, audits, banking, and compliance • Long-term role for someone seeking stability, autonomy, and professional growth

Requirements

• Accounting
• Taxation
• Compliance
• Team Management
• Tally

Qualifications

• B.Com
• M.Com
• MBA (Finance)
• CA Inter
• CA Final

Preferred Technologies

• Accounting
• Taxation
• Compliance
• Team Management
• Tally

About the company

We are a Chartered Accountant–led professional services firm managing accounting, taxation, compliance, and finance operations for multiple group companies.