Policybazaar - Assistant Manager - Finance - CA

Role: Chartered Accountant (1-2 Years Post-Qualification Experience) or CA inter.Total Exp : 3 - 5 yrsLocation : Sector 44, Gurugram. Department : Finance & Compliance. About the Role:- We are seeking a qualified female Chartered Accountant (CA) with 1-2 years of post qualification experience to join our Finance & Compliance team.- The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, sound understanding of financial regulations, and hands-on experience in valuations, audits, and financial controls.- This role requires close coordination with internal and external stakeholders, including Senior Management, Internal/Statutory Auditors, and cross-functional teams. Key Responsibilities:- ESOP Valuation & Cost Workings.- Conduct ESOP valuation exercises, including fair value assessments and expense recognition.- Prepare detailed cost workings, financial models, and business projections.- Support the CFO in reviewing valuation assumptions, market data, and employee grant details.- Audit Coordination & Reporting. Liaise with Internal Auditors:- Provide data, explanations, and clarifications.- Ensure timely closure of audit observations and action items.- Prepare audit decks, exception reports, and closure summaries for presentation to the CEO and CFO.- Coordinate with multiple departments to ensure audit readiness and compliance. Regulatory & IRDAI Compliances.- Handle IRDAI compliance requirements, including preparation and review of submissions, certificates, and regulatory returns. Work closely with:.- Statutory Auditors for regulatory audits and financial reporting.- Legal Team for regulatory interpretations, board resolutions, and governance matters.- Business Vertical Heads to ensure timely compliance and data accuracy.- Track regulatory updates and ensure timely implementation of changes. Capitalisation Review:- Review and validate capitalisation entries, fixed asset additions, project costs, and related workings.- Ensure adherence to accounting standards, company policies, and audit requirements.- Coordinate with procurement, tech, and project teams for verification and documentation.- Management Quality Assurance (QA) & Process Improvements.- Lead in-house Management QA initiatives to identify operational inefficiencies and cost-saving opportunities.- Conduct process reviews, exception testing, and control assessments across business functions.- Prepare recommendation reports to Senior Management with clear improvement actions. Miscellaneous Responsibilities:- Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end financial closing activities.- Assist in budgeting, MIS preparation, and variance analysis.- Participate in strategic projects assigned by CFO/management.- Maintain documentation, version controls, SOP updates, and data governance standards. Required Qualifications & Skills:- Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA) with 1-2 years post-qualification experience or CA inter.- Experience in audit, compliance, valuations, financial modelling, or insurance sector (preferred).- Strong working knowledge of Accounting Standards, Companies Act, IRDAI norms, and financial controls.- Advanced skills in Excel, ChatGPT, AI, and analytical reasoning.- Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities.- Detail-oriented, disciplined, and capable of managing multiple tasks. Preferred Attributes:- Proactive and self-driven professional with ability to work in fast-paced environments.- Ability to present analysis and findings clearly to senior leadership.- High integrity, confidentiality, and problem-solving mindset. Why Join Us?- Opportunity to work closely with CEO, CFO, and key leadership.- Exposure to cross-functional operations in a regulated financial/insurance environment.- Growth-oriented role with strong learning curve in strategy, compliance, and analytics. (ref:iimjobs.com)