AVP/Senior Manager - Finance - Pune (Full Time Opportunity)

AVP/Senior Manager - Finance - Pune (Full Time Opportunity)

Role Summary

The incumbent will be part of the India Finance team and will be responsible for managing the Finance & Accounting function, ensuring Statutory compliance, Controllership, Treasury management, Financial reporting, Taxation (Direct, Indirect), Audit, Internal controls, and business partnering activities.

The role requires a hands-on finance professional with strong expertise in Indian accounting standards, Audit Standards, IGAAP, IAS, taxation, treasury operations, risk management, ICFR compliance, and Internal & Stat audit governance.

Accounting, Financial Reporting

• Drive month-end, quarter-end, and year-end financial close activities, ensuring completeness, accuracy, and compliance with corporate reporting timelines.

• Review P&L trends and provide insightful variance analysis and management commentary to leadership.

• Perform detailed Balance Sheet reconciliations and ensure resolution of outstanding items.

• Regular Trial Balance Review/Monitoring, Ensure accuracy and completeness of Financial Statements, same compliant with Audit standards.

• Ensure intercompany reconciliations, settlements, and confirmations are completed in a timely manner.

• Prepare and present timely, accurate, and complete financial statements in compliance with Indian Accounting Standards (Ind AS), IGAAP, and group reporting requirements.

• Ensure accuracy, completeness, and integrity of Trial Balance, General Ledger, Balance Sheet, and Profit & Loss accounts.

Treasury & Cash Management

• Interface with banks and internal stakeholders for banking operations, foreign exchange requirements, and funding arrangements, deposits

• Manage treasury operations, including cash flow forecasting, liquidity planning, and working capital management.

• Ensure adequate funding for business operations through effective cash management practices.

• Ensure compliance with RBI, FEMA, and banking regulations applicable to treasury transactions.

Direct Tax & Transfer Pricing

• Ensure compliance with Indian direct tax laws and regulations.

• Review and oversee preparation of corporate income tax returns, advance tax computations, TDS compliance, and tax audits.

• Manage Transfer Pricing documentation, policies, benchmarking studies, and statutory filings.

• Coordinate with external consultants and tax authorities on assessments, notices, and litigation matters.

• Identify tax planning opportunities while ensuring compliance with applicable laws.

Indirect Tax (GST)

• Oversee GST compliance including preparation, review, reconciliation, and filing of GST returns.

• Ensure GST reconciliations between books, returns, and GST portal records.

• Handle GST audits, assessments, notices, ITC reviews, refunds, and RCM compliance.

• Liaise with tax consultants and authorities for dispute resolution and compliance matters.

Direct Tax & Transfer Pricing

• Ensure compliance with Indian tax laws and regulations.

• Review Support and oversee preparation of corporate income tax returns, advance tax computations, TDS compliance, and tax audits.

• Manage Transfer Pricing documentation, policies, benchmarking studies, and statutory filings.

• Co-ordinate with Regional/Global tax team or tax advisory team for tax queries resolution and reply on notices.

Audit Management

• Support/ Lead statutory, tax, internal, and group audits ensuring timely closure without significant audit findings.

• Coordinate with external auditors, internal auditors, consultants, and regulatory authorities.

• Ensure audit readiness through proper documentation, reconciliations, and compliance monitoring.

• Drive closure of audit observations and implementation of corrective action plans.

• Monitor audit compliance status and periodically update management on key findings and mitigation plans.

Internal Audit & ICFR

• Partner with internal audit teams to evaluate business processes, identify control gaps, and mitigate operational risks.

• Develop and implement remediation plans for audit observations.

• Conduct periodic risk assessments and ensure adequate financial and operational controls are maintained.

• Design, implement, review, and maintain an effective Internal Financial Controls framework in compliance with Companies Act requirements and group policies.

• Periodically assess effectiveness of key financial controls and ensure timely remediation of identified deficiencies.

• Coordinate management testing and external auditor reviews of ICFR controls.

• Ensure documentation of process narratives, risk-control matrices (RCMs), and control evidence.

• Drive continuous enhancement of financial control effectiveness and process standardization.

Compliance & Governance

• Ensure compliance with Companies Act, FEMA, RBI regulations, accounting standards, taxation laws, and group policies.

• Establish and maintain robust internal controls to safeguard company assets and financial information.

• Monitor evolving regulatory requirements and assess business impact.

• Support corporate secretarial, regulatory, and compliance-related activities as required.

Team Leadership

• Lead and mentor finance team members.

• Drive capability building, succession planning, and performance management.

• Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and stakeholder collaboration.

Profile : 

Qualification

Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA) is mandatory.

Additional qualifications such as Diploma in IFRS would be an advantage.

Experience

• 8–10 years of post-qualification experience in Finance & Accounting, preferably in a GCC Setup (multinational organization).

• Strong experience in:

  • Financial reporting and controllership

  • Finalization of financial statements

  • Direct and indirect taxation

  • Treasury and cash management

  • Statutory and internal audits

  • ICFR/SOX/Internal Controls

  • Transfer pricing and regulatory compliance

  • Business partnering and financial planning

Technical Skills

• Strong knowledge of Ind AS, IFRS, IGAAP, and Companies Act provisions.

• In-depth understanding of Indian Direct Tax, GST, FEMA, and RBI regulations.

• Experience with ERP systems such as Workday Financials or equivalent.

• Advanced Excel and financial analysis skills.

• Experience in handling audits, compliance reviews, and internal control frameworks.

Key Competencies

• Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills.

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving ability.

• High attention to detail and ownership mindset.

• Strong communication and presentation skills.

• Ability to operate in a fast-paced and evolving business environment.

• Proven ability to partner with senior leadership and drive business outcomes.