Manager - Accounts at Astute Corporate Services in Pune(Kothrud)

Role Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Manager Accounts to oversee financial operations, cost management, statutory compliance, and financial reporting. The role requires strong analytical skills, decision making skills,leadership capability, and hands-on experience in accounting finalization, MIS reporting, and coordination with internal and external stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

1. Financial Accounting & Finalization

• Preparation and finalization of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Ensure accurate maintenance of books of accounts as per accounting standards.
• Manage general ledger, reconciliations, provisions, and closing activities.
• Support statutory and internal audit processes.

2. Cost Management & Management Accounting

• Monitor cost structures and analyse operational expenses.
• Implement cost control measures and efficiency improvements.
• Perform variance analysis and profitability analysis.
• Provide management accounting insights for business decisions.

3. MIS & Financial Reporting

• Prepare monthly MIS reports, dashboards, and financial analytics.
• Present financial performance reports to management.
• Develop budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning reports.
• Track KPIs and business performance metrics.

4. Internal Audit & Controls

• Coordinate and support internal audit activities.
• Strengthen internal financial controls and compliance systems.
• Ensure process adherence and risk mitigation practices.

5. Statutory Compliance

• Ensure timely compliance with statutory requirements including:
• GST compliance & filings
• TDS returns and reconciliations
• Direct tax compliance
• Regulatory filings and documentation
• Liaise with consultants for tax assessments and notices.

6. Liaison & Stakeholder Management

• Coordinate with statutory auditors, internal auditors, bankers, tax consultants, and regulatory authorities.
• Handle financial information requests from stakeholders.
• Support banking activities including documentation, reconciliations, and financial submissions.

7. Team Management

• Supervise and mentor the accounts team.
• Allocate work, review deliverables, and ensure deadlines are met.
• Drive process improvements and team productivity.

Required Skills & Competencies

• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting.
• Working knowledge of GST, TDS, and direct tax regulations.
• Experience in MIS reporting and financial analysis.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Decision making skills, leadership and team-handling experience.
• Proficiency in Tally and advanced Excel.

Preferred Attributes:

• Exposure to audits and financial finalization.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• High level of integrity and attention to detail.