AVP / Senior Manager-Finance

Role :- AVP/Sr Finance Manager (Qualified Chartered Accountant) 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. Pune, India We are a leading global investment management firm offering high-quality research and diversified investment services to institutional clients, retail investors, and private-wealth clients in major markets around the globe. With over 4,000 employees across 51 locations operating in 25 countries and jurisdictions, our ambition is simple: to be the most trusted investment firm in the world. We realize that it's our people who give us a competitive advantage and drive success in the market, and our goal is to create an inclusive culture that rewards hard work. Our culture of intellectual curiosity and collaboration creates an environment where you can thrive and do your best work. Whether you're producing thought-provoking research, identifying compelling investment opportunities, infusing new technologies into our business or providing thoughtful advice to our clients, we are fully invested in you. 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