Chartered Accountant

Job Title: Chartered Accountant / Assistant Finance Manager

Location: Vadodara, Gujarat

Employment Type: Full-time

Department: Finance & Accounts

Reports To:The Chairman

Role Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Chartered Accountant to handle the complete financial and accounting operations for all group companies. This role requires strong technical accounting skills, a deep understanding of Indian taxation and compliance, and the ability to provide strategic financial advice to senior management.

Salary & Benefits

Gross Salary: ₹40,000 - ₹50,000per month (subject to applicable T.P.S.), comprising:

Other Benefits:

• Gratuity: As per the Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972 (as amended).
• Health Insurance Benefit
• Bonus: As and when sanctioned by the Board of Directors.

Key Responsibilities (Scope of Work)

Financial Accounting & Reporting

• Prepare and finalize accounts, including Balance Sheet, Profit & Loss Account, Cash Flow Statement, Consolidated Financial Statement, and Income Statement.
• Get accounts audited from Statutory Auditors and prepare other reports/certificates as required.
• Enforce proper accounting methods, policies, and principles.
• Scrutinize ledgers, reconcile accounts, and oversee all accounting functions.

Taxation & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with statutory obligations: Income Tax, TDS, Professional Tax, Provident Fund, GST, Advance Tax (monthly, quarterly, annually).
• Liaise with consultants in case of difficulties.
• Prepare Form 16 for staff based on information received from employees.

Banking, Treasury & Investments

• Prepare investment schedules, manage Fixed Deposit Receipts (FDRs) and Bank Guarantees.
• Liaise with bank personnel and auditors as needed.

Regulatory & Business Support

• Provide details and data for SEBI inspections of BSE, NSE, MCX, or other exchanges/authorities as required.
• Prepare budgeted income and expenditure accounts.
• Provide financial advice to the Chairman regularly.
• Counsel and remind clients about outstanding balances and deal with insolvency matters when required.
• Advise on tax, treasury issues, and financial planning/forecasting.
• Suggest process improvements to reduce costs and improve efficiency.

Risk Management & Audit

• Review company systems and analyse risks.
• Perform tests to verify financial information and detect/prevent fraud.

Team Management

• Manage subordinate staff and promote professionalism, respect, and compliance with company policies.

Other Duties

• Carry out any other duties, functions, or reporting as assigned by the Chairman.

Reporting Structure

• Initial: Under the guidance of HOD – Accounts (Ms. Payal Popat).
• Post-transition: Report directly to the Chairman.

Employment Terms

Probation & Confirmation

• Probation period: 6 months (extendable at company discretion).
• Confirmation in writing, with or without salary modification, based on performance.

Notice Period

• After confirmation: One month's notice or salary in lieu (not applicable in disciplinary cases).

Retirement Age

• 58 years (extendable at management's discretion).

Working Hours

• 9:45 AM to 6:15 PM on all working days, with a 30-minute lunch break.
• Punctuality rules apply.

Exclusivity & Restrictions

• Full-time employment; no engagement in any work similar to company activities.
• Strict prohibition on directly or indirectly engaging in Capital Market business of any nature.

Confidentiality

• Signing of a Non-Disclosure / Confidentiality Agreement is mandatory.
• Must not communicate company information to unauthorized parties.

How to Apply:

Interested candidates should send their CV to [HR@vselindia.com] with the subject line "Application – Chartered Accountant / Assistant Finance Manager".