Assistant Manager || Accounts Payable

About the Role
We are looking for a highly driven and detail-oriented Assistant Finance Manager
with strong experience in accounting, payments, GST, TDS, provisions, and finance
automation. The ideal candidate should possess strong analytical capabilities,
process improvement mindset, and hands-on experience in managing finance
operations in a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities
Accounting & Financial Reporting
 Manage day-to-day accounting operations and ensure accurate bookkeeping.
 Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
 Pass accounting entries, accruals, and provisions in compliance with
accounting standards.
 Perform GL scrutiny, reconciliations, and variance analysis.
 Ensure timely month-end and year-end closure activities.
Payments & Treasury
 Handle vendor payments, employee reimbursements, and banking
operations.
 Ensure timely and accurate payment processing with proper approvals.
 Monitor cash flow and maintain payment schedules.
 Coordinate with banks and internal stakeholders for treasury-related activities.
GST & TDS Compliance
 Manage end-to-end GST compliance including:
o GST reconciliation
o Return filing support
o ITC validation
o Vendor GST compliance tracking
 Handle TDS calculations, deductions, reconciliations, and return filing support.
 Ensure compliance with direct and indirect tax regulations.
Provisioning & Controls
 Prepare monthly provisions for expenses and liabilities.
 Ensure adequate financial controls and compliance processes are in place.
 Support internal and statutory audit requirements.
 Assist in implementing SOPs and process governance.

Automation & Process Improvement
 Drive finance automation initiatives and process optimization.
 Improve reporting efficiency using:
o Excel automation
o Google Sheets
o ERP systems
o Power BI / dashboards (preferred)
 Work on reducing manual dependency and improving turnaround time.
Required Skills
 Strong knowledge of:
o Accounting principles
o GST
o TDS
o Financial reporting
o Provisions & reconciliations
 Good understanding of finance operations and internal controls.
 Advanced Excel skills (Pivot, Lookup, MIS reporting, automation).
 Experience with ERP systems such as:
o SAP B1
 Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
 Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
Preferred Qualifications
 CA Inter / MBA Finance / B.Com / M.Com
 Experience in startup or high-growth environments is preferred.
 Exposure to automation and process transformation projects will be an added
advantage.
What We Are Looking For
 Ownership mindset
 Strong attention to detail
 Process-driven approach
 Ability to manage deadlines effectively
 Good communication and stakeholder management skills