Accounts - Assistant Manager

Job Descriptions

Assistant Manager – Finance & Accounts

Location: Pune, Maharashtra
Function: Finance & Accounts
Position: Assistant Manager

Position Overview

The Assistant Manager - Finance & Accounts will be responsible for managing end-to-end accounting operations, financial reporting, ledger governance, statutory compliance, audits, and management reporting. The role requires strong technical accounting expertise along with the ability to collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure financial accuracy, compliance, and timely decision support.

The incumbent will play a key role in month-end closures, audit coordination, budgeting, compliance management, and continuous improvement of finance processes.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Accounting & General Ledger

• Ensure accurate and timely recording of financial transactions.


• Manage end-to-end General Ledger (GL) activities.


• Review accounting entries and reconciliations.


• Monitor balance sheet schedules and ensure timely closure of open items.


• Ensure adherence to accounting standards and internal financial controls.

Financial Closing & Reporting

• Drive monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closing activities.


• Prepare financial statements and management reports.


• Analyze financial performance and highlight key variances.


• Support management with periodic financial insights and decision-making reports.

Budgeting & Forecasting

• Assist in preparation of annual budgets and rolling forecasts.


• Monitor budget utilization and analyze variances against actual performance.


• Coordinate with business stakeholders to identify financial risks and opportunities.

Compliance & Taxation

• Ensure compliance with applicable statutory and regulatory requirements.


• Manage TDS, GST, and other tax-related activities.


• Support preparation and filing of statutory returns.


• Ensure timely completion of compliance calendars.

Audit Management

• Coordinate with internal and external auditors.


• Facilitate statutory, tax, and internal audits.


• Prepare schedules, reconciliations, and supporting documentation.


• Ensure closure of audit observations within agreed timelines.

MIS & Business Support

• Prepare and circulate periodic MIS reports.


• Develop analytical dashboards and management presentations.


• Track key financial KPIs and support operational decision-making.

Stakeholder Management

• Collaborate with business teams, HR, procurement, and operations.


• Liaise with auditors, consultants, banks, and corporate finance teams.


• Ensure effective communication with vendors and internal stakeholders.

Process Improvement

• Identify opportunities for automation and process efficiency.


• Drive standardization of accounting and reporting processes.


• Support implementation and enhancement of ERP systems and reporting tools.

Competencies