Website:
justact.co.in
Job details:
Finance Manager – Chartered Accountant (1st or 2nd attempt only)
Location: Thiruvanmiyur, Chennai (Work From Office)
About JustAct
Founded in 2019, JustAct is one of the world's leading AI-powered Online Dispute Resolution (ODR) platforms. We enable organizations, institutions, businesses, and individuals to resolve disputes through technology-enabled Negotiation, Mediation, Arbitration, and allied legal services.
Trusted by leading banks, NBFCs, enterprises, and arbitral institutions globally, JustAct combines legal expertise with cutting-edge technology to make dispute resolution faster, more efficient, and more accessible.
About the Role
We are looking for a high-calibre Chartered Accountant to join JustAct as a Finance Manager and take ownership of key aspects of our Finance & Accounts function.
This is an excellent opportunity for a newly qualified CA or a CA with up to 2 years of experience who wants to move beyond traditional accounting and audit into a high-ownership, business-facing finance role within a fast-growing Legal-Tech company.
The ideal candidate will have strong analytical ability, excellent attention to detail, a strong understanding of accounting and taxation, and the ability to independently manage finance processes while working closely with the leadership team.
Key Responsibilities
- Own day-to-day finance and accounting operations, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and strong financial controls.
- Manage Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, General Ledger, bank reconciliations, and cash flow monitoring.
- Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closing and ensure timely preparation of financial statements.
- Manage GST, TDS, Income Tax, and other applicable statutory and regulatory compliances.
- Coordinate with statutory auditors, tax consultants, bankers, and other external stakeholders.
- Prepare and present monthly MIS, financial dashboards, variance analysis, and other management reports.
- Support budgeting, forecasting, cash-flow planning, and financial modelling for business decision-making.
- Monitor receivables, payables, working capital, and overall financial health of the business.
- Establish and strengthen accounting processes, internal controls, SOPs, and financial governance as the company scales.
- Identify opportunities for automation, process improvement, cost optimization, and greater financial efficiency.
- Provide financial insights to the leadership team and support strategic business decisions.
- Maintain accurate and complete financial records and ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards and company policies.
Qualifications & Experience
- Chartered Accountant (CA) – mandatory
- Candidate must have cleared the CA examination in the 1st or 2nd attempt
- 0–2 years of post-qualification experience
- Candidates who have recently qualified as CA are encouraged to apply
- Prior experience in Big 4, leading audit firms, consulting firms, startups, SaaS, technology, or high-growth companies will be an added advantage
Why Join JustAct?
- Take significant ownership of the Finance function at a rapidly growing AI-powered Legal-Tech company.
- Work closely with the founders and leadership team and gain direct exposure to business decision-making.
- Move beyond traditional accounting into FP&A, business finance, financial controls, strategy, and commercial decision-making.
- Work in a high-growth environment where your work can directly influence business outcomes.
- Opportunity to build and lead the finance function as JustAct scales.
- Strong career progression and exposure to multiple facets of finance and business.
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