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starzen.in
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Purpose of Role
The Manager – Finance will support the Finance leadership in ensuring accurate books of accounts, strong internal controls, statutory compliance, and disciplined financial processes. The role has primary ownership of India entity controllership, along with AP governance and business finance support across India and GCC entities. The role requires a hands-on professional who is detail-oriented, control-focused, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, multi-entity environment.
Accountability & Responsibilities
- Financial Controllership – India Entity
- Own day-to-day accounting and month-end close for the India entity under IFRS.
- Ensure accurate and timely posting of all transactions, including accruals, provisions, and adjustments.
- Review balance sheet schedules and ensure timely reconciliations with clear explanations.
- Ensure compliance with Indian statutory requirements including LLP Act, Companies Act, GST, TDS, and Income Tax.
- Coordinate with external consultants for GST, TDS, income tax, ROC, FEMA, and transfer pricing matters.
- Support statutory audits, tax audits, and internal audits.
- Ensure audit-ready documentation and timely closure of audit queries.
- Strengthen internal controls and ensure adherence to company policies and ICOFR requirements.
- Support implementation and improvement of accounting processes within ERP (Dynamics 365 preferred).
2. Accounts Payable Management – India & GCC
- Oversee AP operations to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and compliance.
- Review invoice processing for correct GL coding, cost centers, tax treatment, and approvals.
- Ensure GST and TDS compliance on vendor invoices for India entities.
- Monitor AP ageing and drive timely payments as per agreed credit terms.
- Review vendor reconciliations and ensure resolution of differences.
- Act as the escalation point for AP-related issues with internal teams and vendors.
- Drive AP process discipline, documentation standards, and control compliance.
3. Business Finance Support – India & GCC
- Support preparation of budgets, forecasts, and periodic financial plans.
- Prepare MIS reports with variance analysis and clear explanations.
- Work closely with business teams to track costs, margins, and key performance indicators.
- Support management decision-making through structured financial analysis.
- Assist in evaluating business cases, cost optimization initiatives, and process improvements.
Position Requirements
Educational Background
- Bachelor's degree in finance, Accounting, or related field
- Professional qualification - CA / ACCA / CMA / CPA / ICWA
- Knowledge of Dynamics 365 is an added advantage
Work Experience
- 5–8 years of relevant post-qualification experience
- Strong exposure to Indian accounting, taxation, and statutory compliance
- Prior exposure to GCC finance environments is a strong advantage
- Experience working with auditors, consultants, and cross-functional teams
Technical / Industry Skills
- Strong knowledge of IFRS concepts
- Hands-on experience in month-end close and balance sheet control
- Practical understanding of GST, TDS, TP and direct tax
- Experience in AP governance and vendor management
- ERP exposure (Dynamics 365 / SAP / Oracle preferred)
- Experience in Telecom, Retail, E-commerce, or Services sectors is an advantage
- Experience in GGC.
- Advance Excel & Power BI
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