Assistant / Deputy Manager, Accounting

Job Description

Job Description

Join Our Team at Litera: Where Legal Technology Meets Excellence

Litera has been at the forefront of legal technology innovation for over 25 years, crafting legal software to amplify impact and maximize efficiency. Developed by the best legal minds in the industry, our comprehensive suite of integrated legal tools is both powerful and user-friendly and simplifies the way modern firms manage core legal workflows, secure collaboration, and organize firm knowledge and experience. Every day, we help more than 2.3 million legal professionals focus on their craft. Litera: Less busy work, more of your lifes work.

Key Responsibilities:

- Financial Reporting & Audits

- Preparation and finalization of financial statements (Balance Sheet, P&L, Cash Flow, CARO, etc.).
- Lead and coordinate Tax Audit, GST Audit, and Transfer Pricing (TP) Audit.
- Liaise with external auditors to ensure timely completion of statutory and tax audits without qualification remarks.
- Experience in handling audits with Big Four audit firms.

- Compliance & Regulatory Filings

- Ensure timely compliance with statutory requirements (GST, TDS, PF, ESIC, Professional Tax, Softex filings, etc.).
- Manage TDS return filings and GST compliance including monthly/yearly filings and refund claims.
- Handle compliance related to External Commercial Borrowings (ECB) with RBI and AD Bank.
- Experience with regulatory authorities such as ROC, RBI, STPI, and other statutory bodies.
- Hands on experience of filing FLA, SFT, GST LUT, etc

- Capex & Fixed Assets

- Capex accounting and planning of Capex and Opex budgets.
- Maintain Fixed Asset Register as per statutory norms.
- Conduct physical asset verification and coordinate with cross-functional teams to identify and report gaps.

- Month-End & MIS Reporting

- Ensure timely month-end closing activities including accruals, prepayment releases, depreciation, and GL control.
- Prepare and deliver monthly MIS reports and perform balance sheet reconciliations.

- ERP & Internal Controls

- Post day-to-day financial transactions in ERP systems.
- Implement and monitor internal financial controls, policies, and governance procedures.

- Secretarial & Documentation

- Manage ROC documentation and assist with company secretarial matters.
- Ensure compliance with Softex, BRC, and other STPI-related filings.

- Banking & Payables

- Oversee banking operations including vendor and statutory payments.
- Manage accounts payable functions: vendor invoices, employee reimbursements, and vendor management.

- Tools & Systems

- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
- Added advantage: Experience with Oracle NetSuite and IT/ITES claim filings and subsidy schemes.

Qualifications:

- Chartered Accountant (CA) with a minimum of 8 years of post-qualification experience in Finance and Accounts.
- Proven experience working in a multinational company (MNC); preference for candidates with exposure to the IT/ITeS sector, though not mandatory.
- Demonstrated expertise in managing audits conducted by Big Four audit firms.
- Preferable to have local candidate.

Why Join Litera

- The company culture: We emphasize helping each other grow, doing the right thing always, and being part of a journey to amplify impact, creating an exciting and fulfilling work environment
- Commitment to Employees: Our people commitment is based on what employees love most about being part of the team, focusing on tools that matter to the difference-makers in the legal world and amplifying their impact
- Global, Dynamic, and Diverse Team: Our is a global company with ambitious goals and unlimited opportunities, offering a dynamic and diverse work environment where employees can grow, listen, empathize, and problem-solve together
- Comprehensive Benefits Package: Experience peace of mind with our health insurance, retirement savings plans, generous paid time off, and a supportive work-life balance. We invest in your well-being and future, ensuring a rewarding career journey.
- Career Growth and Development: We provide career paths and opportunities for professional development, allowing employees to progress through various technical and leadership roles

Litera is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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