Manager- Accounts & Finance

Role: Finance & Accounts Manager / Assistant Manager - Finance & Accounts

Location: Belapur, Navi Mumbai

Industry: Transportation, LCL Consolidation & Freight Forwarding

Experience: 5+ Years

Employment Type: Full-Time

Key Responsibilities:

Finance & Accounts

• Manage day-to-day accounting operations and maintain accurate books of accounts.
• Handle Accounts Receivable (AR), Accounts Payable (AP), vendor payments, and customer collections.
• Perform bank reconciliations and monitor cash flow.
• Prepare monthly MIS reports, profitability analysis, and management reports.
• Monitor working capital requirements and fund utilization.
• Coordinate with management on budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning.

Taxation & Compliance

• Ensure timely filing of GST returns and compliance with GST regulations.
• Manage TDS deductions, payments, and return filings.
• Coordinate statutory audits, tax audits, and assessments.
• Ensure compliance with Companies Act, Income Tax, GST, and other applicable regulations.
• Liaise with external auditors, consultants, bankers, and government authorities.

Financial Control

• Monitor receivables and improve collection efficiency.
• Implement internal financial controls and process improvements.
• Verify and approve invoices, expense claims, and vendor payments.
• Maintain fixed asset records and statutory registers.
• Support management with financial insights for business decisions.

Payroll & Administration Support

• Coordinate payroll processing and statutory deductions.
• Ensure compliance with PF, ESIC, Professional Tax, and other applicable labor regulations.

Desired Candidate Profile:

Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce (B.Com), Finance, or Accounting.
CA Inter, CMA, MBA Finance, or equivalent qualification preferred.
Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in Accounts, Finance, Taxation, and Compliance.
Experience in Logistics, Freight Forwarding, Transportation, Shipping, or Supply Chain industry will be an added advantage.
Strong knowledge of GST, TDS, Income Tax, Financial Reporting, and Compliance.
Proficiency in Tally, Excel, and accounting/ERP software.
Ability to work independently and take ownership of the entire finance function.
Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.

What We Are Looking For:

We are seeking a hands-on finance professional who can function as the single point owner for Accounts, Finance, Taxation, Compliance, and Financial Controls, while supporting management in scaling the business efficiently.

Compensation:

Competitive salary based on experience and capabilities.
Opportunity to grow with a rapidly expanding logistics startup and take on larger leadership responsibilities.