Finance Manager

About the Role

We are recruiting on behalf of our client, a software company based in Bengaluru, for a permanent Finance Manager position. This role involves managing comprehensive financial accounting and reporting, budgeting, taxation, revenue and expenditure oversight, audits, payroll, and management reporting.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain precise accounting records aligned with Indian Accounting Standards and produce monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Ensure timely closure of accounts and accurate month-end financial reporting.
• Analyze financial data and prepare management reports with actionable insights.
• Develop and monitor annual budgets and forecasts, tracking utilization and variance to assist strategic financial planning.
• Ensure adherence to GST, TDS, Income Tax, Professional Tax, and other statutory tax obligations, coordinating with auditors and tax authorities.
• Oversee accounts receivable by managing customer invoicing, SaaS subscription revenue accounting, and enhancing collection efficiency.
• Handle accounts payable functions, manage cash flows, bank relations, and optimize working capital and fund utilization.
• Coordinate and support statutory, internal, and tax audits, implementing robust internal financial controls and mitigating risk.
• Review payroll processes, ensuring statutory deductions and employee reimbursements are accurately managed.
• Prepare detailed monthly MIS reports and financial reports categorized by profitability, cost centers, and projects to support business growth.

Required Skills and Expertise

• Comprehensive understanding of accounting principles, GST, TDS, income tax, and financial reporting.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Tally Prime or other ERP systems, and MS Office Suite.
• Familiarity with SaaS revenue accounting is advantageous.

Educational Background

• Mandatory: Chartered Accountancy Intermediate qualification.
• Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Finance, Accounting, or related fields.
• Additional credentials such as CMA, MBA (Finance), or CA Final-level progress are preferred.

Experience Requirements

• At least 5 years of relevant finance and accounting experience.
• Preferably experienced within IT, SaaS, software product, or technology sectors.
• Hands-on experience managing GST, TDS, income tax compliance, statutory audits, and financial reporting is essential.