Assistant Manager/Deputy Manager - Finance (CA)

Key ResponsibilitiesFinancial Reporting & FinalisationPrepare and finalize financial statements in compliance with applicable accounting standards.Lead finalisation of books of accounts and ensure timely monthly, quarterly, and annual closures.Prepare, review, and analyze monthly / quarterly / annual financial statements with detailed variance analysis for presentation to the Board and Management.Prepare cash flow statements, monitor liquidity, and manage key financial ratios.Provide financial insights to support business growth strategies.Identify and recommend cost optimization and efficiency improvement initiatives.Prepare detailed MIS and management reports and present insights to senior leadership.

Budgeting & ForecastingLead annual budget preparation in coordination with business and operational teams.Prepare rolling forecasts and quarter-on-quarter (QoQ) forecasts.Monitor budget adherence and highlight deviations with corrective action plans.

Balance Sheet & ReconciliationsPerform regular balance sheet reconciliations, including detailed GL scrutiny.Handle Global vs Local reconciliations and ensure alignment with group reporting requirements.Investigate and resolve unreconciled items on a timely basis.

Inventory & Operations FinanceConduct hands-on inventory audits and oversee inventory valuation.Ensure alignment between physical stock and system records.Support operational teams through finance-led process and control improvements.

Procurement & Banking CoordinationPossess strong working knowledge of procurement processes and procedures.Support financial evaluation of procurement decisions, including cost-benefit analysis.Manage banking relationships, including:LC documentationFEMA complianceCoordination with banks and financial institutions

Statutory, Taxation & ComplianceOversee Income Tax and GST periodical return filings.Handle and close default notices received from tax authorities.Manage statutory requirements including:GST appealsPersonal hearings (PH) with GST officersHandle GST and TDS assessments, appeals, and compliances.Ensure accurate and timely statutory and regulatory filings.

Audit & Risk ManagementAssist and coordinate with internal and external auditors for timely audit closure.Provide audit schedules, data, and explanations as required.Identify and manage financial, operational, and compliance risks.Ensure adherence to internal controls and accounting standards.

Education & Work Experience RequirementsQualified Chartered Accountant (CA) / ACCA4-6 years of relevant experience (Ports & Logistics industry preferred)Strong exposure to financial reporting, budgeting, taxation, audits, and compliance