Finance And Accounts Manager

Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka About the Company: Sustainability Economics.Ai is a global organization, pioneering the convergence of clean energy and AI, enabling profitable energy transitions while powering end-to-end AI infrastructure. By integrating AI-driven cloud solutions with sustainable energy, we create scalable, intelligent ecosystems that drive efficiency, innovation, and long-term impact across industries. Guided by exceptional leaders and visionaries with decades of expertise in finance, policy, technology, and innovation, we are committed to making long-term efforts to fulfil this vision through our technical innovation, client services, expertise, and capability expansion. Role Summary: We are seeking a highly skilled and self-driven Finance & Accounts Manager to join our team. In this role, you will independently oversee and optimize day-to-day financial operations, providing actionable insights that support operational decision-making across departments. You are adept at managing large volumes of financial data, take ownership in improving processes, and consistently deliver accurate and timely financial reporting to enable efficient business operations with minimal supervision. Key Responsibility: - Manage full-cycle accounting functions, including bookkeeping, general ledger, reconciliations, and financial statement preparations on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis. - Ensure compliance with all statutory requirements by preparing and filing GST, income tax, TDS, Provident Fund, Professional Tax returns, and other regulatory filings. - Administer payroll processing, employee settlements, and related statutory documentation. - Oversee accounts receivable/payable and vendor/client/international transactions, ensuring accuracy and compliance. - Maintain adherence to regulatory requirements such as labour laws, FEMA, and handle RBI FLA returns for wholly-owned foreign subsidiaries in India. - Continuously improve finance processes for operational efficiency and automation. - Support internal and external audits, including statutory, tax, and transfer pricing audits, by providing required documentation and addressing audit queries. - Prepare responses and documentation for notices issued by government authorities. - Consolidate financial statements of subsidiaries for holding company reporting. Education and Experience: Domain expertise and qualifications include, but are not limited to: - CA, CA –Inter in Finance or equivalent. Basic understanding of Secretarial Compliances - 2-5 years’ experience working in a Global Company. - Fluency in Microsoft Office Suite(Outlook, Excel, Word, Powerpoint, etc) - Detail-oriented and analytical Skills Required: - Deep understanding of financial and accounting principles, Preparation of Standalone and Consolidated financial statement. - Experience with international taxation laws and regulations, particularly relating to the US, Singapore, Europe, and Japan. - Ability to present complex financial results clearly and effectively. - Understanding in FEMA Regulation and RBI Compliance for a wholly owned foreign subsidiary in India. - Expertise in payroll management and related statutory filings. What You’ll Do - Drive financial excellence → Prepare accurate month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closings and consolidation along with forecasts that support strategic decision-making. - Own budgeting & planning → Lead the annual operational planning process, working closely with teams to align financial goals with organizational priorities. - Deliver actionable insights → Analyze revenue streams and key financial data to uncover trends, variances, and potential risks or opportunities. - Ensure compliance & accuracy → Manage statutory filings including GST, Income Tax, PF, PT, FLA Returns, ROC Compliance in India, and corresponding tax and compliance requirements in Singapore with precision and timeliness. - Optimize finance processes → Identify and implement improvements and automations that increase efficiency and reduce manual workloads. - Support audits & governance → Assist in statutory, tax, and transfer pricing audits in both jurisdictions, compiling documentation and drafting responses to regulatory authorities in India and Singapore. What you will bring - Strong interpersonal skills with a collaborative team mindset and problem-solving attitude. - Self-motivated, proactive, and comfortable taking initiative. - Excellent time management skills and readiness to take leadership roles as needed. - Agile, action-oriented, and a quick learner with a flexible approach. - Startup DNA → bias to action, comfort with ambiguity, love for fast iteration, and flexible and growth mindset. Why Join Us - Shape a first-of-its-kind AI + clean energy platform. - Work with a small, mission-driven team obsessed with impact. - An aggressive growth path. - A chance to leave your mark at the intersection of AI, design, and sustainability.