Finance Manager

Job Description – Finance Manager
Company: P. Ramesh & Associates
Client: Physics Wallah Vidyapeeth
Location: Hyderabad
Employment Type: Full-Time | Work from Office
Role Overview
The Finance Manager will support and oversee accounting operations, financial reporting, budgeting, cash flow monitoring, statutory compliance, and audit coordination at P. Ramesh & Associates, an established Chartered Accountancy firm since 1988. This role is particularly suited to candidates with strong practical exposure to accounting, taxation, and auditing through CA Articleship or experience working with small and mid-sized CA firms.
We welcome candidates who have discontinued the CA course but possess sound technical knowledge, practical experience, and the ability to independently manage finance and accounting assignments with accuracy and professional diligence.
Key Responsibilities
● Manage day-to-day accounting activities for the firm and/or its clients, including journal entries, ledger scrutiny, bank reconciliations, and financial transactions.
● Prepare financial statements, MIS reports, expense analysis, and management reports for review by the firm and/or its clients.
● Support budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and financial planning, as applicable to the firm and its client assignments.
● Monitor cash flow, working capital, expenses, and fund utilization, where applicable.
● Ensure timely month-end and year-end financial closures and maintain accurate supporting records.
● Handle GST, TDS, and other applicable statutory compliance work, including reconciliations, documentation, and coordination for timely filing for the firm and/or its clients.
● Coordinate audit assignments and ensure the availability of accurate financial records and supporting documents.
● Review accounts payable, receivables, vendor balances, and outstanding payments, as relevant to assigned accounts.
● Maintain effective internal financial controls and identify opportunities to improve accounting and documentation processes.
● Coordinate with clients, internal team members, and other relevant stakeholders to ensure accurate financial data and adherence to applicable procedures.
● Provide financial insights and reports to partners, management, and/or clients to support planning and decision-making.
Eligibility Criteria
● CA dropouts, candidates who have completed CA Articleship, and candidates currently working with small or mid-sized CA firms are strongly encouraged to apply.
● B.Com, M.Com, or a degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related discipline is preferred.
● Approximately 3–6 years of relevant experience in accounting, audit, taxation, or financial operations, including relevant Articleship exposure.
● Strong working knowledge of Tally is mandatory.
● Practical knowledge of GST, TDS, accounting principles, ledger scrutiny, bank reconciliation, and financial reporting.
● Strong proficiency in MS Excel and financial data analysis.
● Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet reporting deadlines, and maintain accuracy.
● Good analytical, problem-solving, communication, and coordination skills.
Preferred Candidate Profile
● Candidates with hands-on experience in CA firms handling accounting, audits, taxation, and financial statement preparation.
● Professionals seeking to build or further their career within an established Chartered Accountancy practice.
● Candidates who can independently manage accounting activities and coordinate effectively with clients, internal team members, and external auditors.
● Experience handling assignments across different industries or working in a professional services environment will be an added advantage.

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