Senior Manager- Accounts

Role Overview:

Pinkvilla is seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Senior Manager – Accounts & Finance to oversee our organisation's financial and statutory compliance. The ideal candidate will lead the accounting and finance operations, ensure timely reporting, audit preparedness, and adherence to financial regulations. This role demands a strong understanding of core accounting, taxation, compliance, and financial analysis.

Key Responsibilities:

Accounting & Bookkeeping

• Maintain accurate books of accounts and records in Tally/ Zoho software.
• Handle ledger accounts, record and process all client invoices and ensure timely collections based on credit terms.
• Review and finalize all accounting entries and support monthly, quarterly, and yearly book closure.
• Prepare financial statements including P&L, balance sheet with schedules, and support internal and statutory audits.

Accounts Payable & Receivable Management

• Oversee end-to-end management of accounts receivable and payable.
• Maintain records of all invoices, bills, and expense reports (inbound and outbound).
• Conduct bank and vendor reconciliations on a regular basis.
• Supervise day-to-day accounting transactions including sales, purchases, expenses, and bank entries.
• Ensure timely follow-ups and collection of outstanding payments as per agreed credit terms, and maintain updated ageing reports.

Cash Flow & Working Capital

• Monitor and manage cash flow, including inflow/outflow, bank balances, and fund planning.
• Conduct working capital analysis and provide recommendations for optimization.

Payroll & Statutory Compliance

• Manage payroll processing and compliance with PF, ESIC, PT, etc.
• Handle all taxation and statutory payments (TDS, GST, Income Tax, etc.) including statutory reconciliation.
• Ensure timely filing of returns and coordination with external consultants for ROC filings and other statutory obligations.

Audit & Financial Reporting

• Liaise with internal and statutory auditors to facilitate audits and ensure timely closure.
• Prepare MIS reports, monthly financial reports, and comparisons between actual and budgeted costs.
• Conduct in-depth analysis of ledgers, including sales, purchases, current/non-current assets and liabilities.

Budgeting, Forecasting & Analysis

• Lead preparation of annual budgets, cost forecasts, and perform variance analysis.
• Conduct financial due diligence for new business ventures and expansion plans.
• Provide management with actionable financial insights and recommend cost improvement strategies.

Compliance & Governance

• Ensure complete compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and company policies.
• Monitor timely filing and compliance with relevant statutory & government authorities.
• Maintain financial discipline and risk mitigation practices across all finance operations.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Chartered Accountant (CA) qualification is mandatory
• Minimum 8–12 years of relevant experience in Accounts, Taxation, and Financial Planning
• Post-graduation in Finance or MBA (Finance) is a plus
• Proficient in Tally ERP, Zoho, and Microsoft Excel
• Strong understanding of Indian statutory laws including TDS, GST, PF, ESIC, and the Companies Act
• Sound knowledge of Indian Accounting Standards, taxation laws, and financial regulations
• Demonstrated experience in handling audits and finalizing accounts independently
• Analytical mindset with high attention to detail and strong problem-solving capabilities
• Excellent communication, team management, and leadership skills