Atlantic Gate
Website:
atlantic-gate.com
Job details:
Finance and Accounting Manager – India (Navi – Mumbai )
We are Atlantic Gate, a medium-sized freight forwarding company with a global presence and a focus on sea freight. Our Mumbai office is home to a small, newly formed, and ambitious team, dedicated to becoming a leading player in our industry. We work with passion, professionalism, and enthusiasm, always striving to deliver the best for our customers and partners. With a strong network of partners and our own offices, we ensure a seamless and cost-efficient transport process.
To support our ambitious growth and expansion plans, we are currently seeking an experienced professional to join our team as a Finance and Accounting Manager in Mumbai, India.
As a Finance & Accounting Manager, you will be responsible for performing a wide range of financial functions that support effective decision-making across the business. You will play a key role in collecting, tracking, correcting, and reporting the financial position of the India entity within Atlantic Gate.
Your responsibilities will include recording transactions, compiling and analyzing financial data, conducting audits, assisting with budget preparation and financial forecasting, computing taxes, and preparing reports for management as well as external parties such as tax authorities, regulatory bodies, and shareholders.
In this role, you will be entrusted with the following key tasks and responsibilities:
- Act as the local finance owner, ensuring strong financial governance, compliance, and alignment with Group policies and standards, local laws, governmental regulations, and financial reporting requirements.
- Compile, analyze, and report financial data to provide meaningful insights and support business decision-making.
- Reconcile accounts to report variances or deviations and ensure timely resolution of identified issues.
- Review shipment job costing and reporting for deviations and provide analysis on profitability and operational performance
- Prepare periodic financial reports, including balance sheets, profit and loss statements, and statutory filings (e.g., VAT, WHT, CIT) required by local authorities.
- Support or manage the month-end closing process and report to Group HQ within agreed timelines and reporting standards.
- Present financial data and analysis to management, shareholders, and other stakeholders.
- Maintain accurate financial records and ensure timely registration and reconciliation of all business transactions.
- Coordinate statutory audits and support timely closure of audit requirements.
- Strengthen internal financial controls and operational processes to mitigate financial and commercial risks in freight transactions.
- Conduct internal audits and resolve discrepancies as needed.
- Independently manage financial accounting, including all subsidiary ledgers while ensuring accuracy and integrity of financial information.
- Prepare financial statements in accordance with local GAAP and IFRS standards.
- Manage accounts receivable collection and accounts payable payment processes, ensuring effective working capital management..
- Compute taxes and liaise with external parties including banks, customers, vendors, and tax authorities.
- Assist management in the decision-making process by preparing budgets and financial forecasts.
- Manage small team of Accountants.
The ideal candidate would bring the following skills and experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, or a related field. A master’s degree or professional certification (e.g., CPA, CMA) is highly desirable.
- Minimum of 10-12 years’ experience in finance and accounting field with proven experience in a finance and accounting leadership role.
- Successful career track record as accountant or similar role ideally within an international or multinational environment.
- In-depth understanding of financial statements interrelationships as well as extensive hands-on experience in the preparation and analysis of financial reports.
- Sound experience with local GAAP and knowledge of IFRS reporting requirements.
- Excellent understanding of accounting principles, financial regulations, and compliance requirements.
- A flair for working with numbers, combined with the necessary precision and accuracy.
- Proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel and you ideally have experience with ERP systems, particularly Microsoft Dynamics AX.
- English professional working proficiency.
- Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to synthesize complex information and communicate key messages/ recommendations effectively in an international setting.
- Ability to work efficiently as a team player with a hands-on, pragmatic, and solution-oriented mindset.
- Ability to prioritize multiple tasks, work independently, and deliver high-quality outputs within strict deadlines.
What do we offer?
- The opportunity to become part of a small, dedicated team and actively contribute to the company’s growth
- Comprehensive health insurance coverage
- Career development and growth opportunities
- Supportive and collaborative work environment
Join our global team and contribute to the growth and success of Atlantic Gate!
To apply, please submit your resume, cover letter, and any relevant certifications to:
CH013-recruitment.sea@atlantic-gate.com
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