Assistant Manager Finance

Position: Assistant Manager - Finance
Looking for an Assistant Finance Manager who is detail oriented and motivated to support, supervise and strengthen finance operations across multiple international entities.
The candidate should have strong accounting knowledge, excellent communication skills and the ability to drive process improvements, automation initiatives, MIS reporting, statutory compliance, and month-end closures.
The role requires regular interaction with management, business teams, external auditors/professionals, vendors, customers, and cross-functional stakeholders across different geographies.
Key Activities Include:
Finance Operations & Accounting
Maintain accurate and complete books of accounts in accordance with applicable accounting standards.
Ensure timely accounting of receivables, payables, fixed assets, accruals, and general ledger transactions.
Generate customer invoices accurately and within agreed timelines.
Monitor collections and coordinate with business teams for outstanding receivables.
Process vendor payments and ensure proper accounting and supporting documentation.
Conduct periodic reconciliations of bank accounts, customer balances, vendor balances, and inter-company accounts.
Maintain fixed asset registers and coordinate annual physical verification exercises.
Month-End & Financial Closing
Ensure the month-end closure is done timely and accurately
Prepare and review schedules, and reconciliations and books of accounts
Coordinate with regional teams to ensure timely closure across all entities.
Support audit requirements and provide necessary documentation.
MIS Reporting & Business Analytics
Prepare and circulate monthly MIS reports to the management
Analyze revenue, profitability, costs, and operational performance.
Provide management with actionable insights and recommendations.
Process Automation & System Improvements
Participate in the implementation and enhancement of finance automation tools.
Drive automation initiatives relating to:
Expense management systems.
Accounting workflows.
Revenue recognition processes.
Reporting automation.
Identify opportunities to reduce manual effort and strengthen internal controls.
Contract & Compliance Monitoring
Maintain and monitor a centralized repository of contracts and agreements.
Track contract start dates, expiry dates, renewal timelines, and commercial milestones.
Ensure timely action on renewals, pricing revisions, and compliance requirements.
Coordinate with Legal, Procurement, and Business teams on contractual obligations.
SOPs & Internal Controls
Implement and monitor finance SOPs across regional entities.
Ensure adherence to approved financial processes and controls.
Identify process gaps and recommend corrective actions.
Support continuous improvement initiatives and internal audits.
Statutory & Regulatory Compliance
Ensure timely filing and compliance with all statutory requirements.
Coordinate with external consultants, auditors, and regulatory authorities.
Support direct and indirect tax compliance activities.
Ensure proper documentation and audit readiness at all times.
Stakeholder Management & Communication
Act as a finance business partner to internal stakeholders.
Communicate financial information clearly to non-finance teams.
Follow up effectively with customers, vendors, auditors, and business leaders.
Prepare professional emails, presentations, reports, and management updates.
Facilitate coordination across multiple countries and business functions.
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Commerce (B.com)
5-8 years of relevant experience in finance and accounting
Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial concepts
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel)
Analytical mindset with strong numerical and problem-solving skills
High ethical standards and the ability to manage confidential data
Effective communication and teamwork skills

Work arrangement
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