Manager - Finance

Role Overview:

We are seeking a highly analytical and experienced Chartered Accountant (CA) with approximately 8 to 12 years of progressive post-qualification experience to lead our Corporate Finance, Accounting, and Revenue Management workflows. This role demands a strong communicator who can collaborate across global regions, optimize working capital, and independently manage rigorous tax audits and scrutiny assessments.

Key Responsibilities:1. Reporting:

• Monthly closure of books and P&L preparation

• Co-ordination for Statutory audit

• Quarterly limited review and yearly audit compliance

2. MIS:

• Branch wise analysis of cost

• Branch wise profitability

• Event wise profitability

• Providing financial insight and support to specific branches.

• Monthly MIS Budget vs Actual

3. Treasury:

• Review of funds position on weekly basis

• Invest excess funds into MF and Bonds

• Accounting of other income on quarterly basis

• Review of Investments on monthly basis

4. Accounts Payable Review:

• License fee payment to MIB

• Rental payment to Prashar Bharati

• Verification and posting of bills for North and West Region branches.

• Vendor payout for all branches.

• All administration payment

5. Accounts Receivable:

• Preparation of Quarterly aging statement along with Collection team

• Review of outstanding with respective branches

• Computation of Provision for bad debts

6. GST Compliance:

• Filing of monthly GST Returns

• GST Audit and Annual Return

• Monthly GST input credit reconciliation

• Co-ordination with EY for GST notices and Hearing.

7. Income Tax Compliance:

• Review and payment of advance tax and Self assessment tax

• Compliance to TDS provisions

• Tax audit co-ordination

• Filing of quarterly TDS and yearly income tax Returns

8. Fixed Assets:

• Capitalization of Fixed assets

• Ensure quarterly reconciliation of all Fixed assets

• Accounting of depreciation of Fixed assets

• Accounting of sale of fixed assets

9. Company Secretary (Added advantage):

• Conduct Board meetings on quarterly basis

• Record minutes of all board meetings

• Ensure filing of returns with MCA / ROC on timely basis

• Conduct Annual General meeting by due date

• Co-ordination for Secretarial audit

10. Internal Audit:

• Deciding the scope for Internal audit

• Co-ordination by providing all data required for internal audit

• Review of audit observations and final closure of audit points

11. Cost Audit:

• Co-ordination by providing all data required for cost audit

• Preparation of costing P&L

• Filing of cost audit report with ROC.

12. Automation / AI:

• Review of processes and support in implementation of Automation / AI.

Job Requirements & Qualifications:Education & Experience:

• Professional Certification: Must be a qualified Chartered Accountant (CA) certified by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI).

• Academic Background: Bachelors Degree in Commerce (B.Com) or any relevant educational background

• Experience Level: 8-12 years of professional experience in Corporate Finance, Auditing, and Taxation, ideally with background exposure to Global Media, Shared Services, or Multinational BPO/KPO sectors.

• Location Preference: Must be willing to work out of Chennai & work from office.

Core Soft Skills:

• Strong analytical, logical, and problem-solving mindset to protect the firm against revenue leakage.

• Proven ability as a collaborator and communicator to manage cross-functional relationships with HR, IT, Administration, vendors, and external legal auditors.