Associate Manager

Associate Manager - Finance & Accounts Audit & ComplianceAbout the Company:UrbanPiper is a rapidly growing SaaS platform powering digital transformation in the restaurant industry worldwide, with headquarters in India and subsidiaries in the UAE, UK, and USA. As we scale, we seek a driven Chartered Accountant to strengthen our Audit & Compliance function.About the Role:As an Audit & Compliance Associate Manager, you are a critical member of UrbanPiper's finance team, ensuring our multi-region operations maintain the highest standards of financial integrity and regulatory compliance. Your expertise as a Chartered Accountant enables you to navigate complex statutory audits, tax matters, transfer pricing requirements, and international transactions across our global entities (India, US, UK, UAE). You play a vital role in supporting our business growth while maintaining transparency and compliance across all jurisdictions.Responsibilities:Coordinate Statutory Audits with External Professionals: Lead statutory audits across all group entities (India, US, UK, UAE), ensuring timely completion and minimal audit observations. Liaise with external auditors, tax consultants, and regulatory bodies to facilitate audit and compliance processes. Ensure timely submission of all required documentation.Oversee Month-End Closure of Books: Lead month-end closing procedures for all entities, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting. Coordinate reconciliation activities, including bank reconciliations, credit card reconciliations, and inter-company account reconciliations. Review and process month-end journal entries, including accruals, deferrals, depreciation, and other adjusting entries. Ensure proper cutoff procedures and verify the completeness of all transactions recorded in the appropriate period. Oversee the preparation of monthly financial statements and management reports to support decision-making.Prepare Financial Statements: Assist in the preparation of standalone and consolidated financial statements for different regions in accordance with applicable accounting standards (Ind AS/IFRS/US GAAP). Coordinate consolidation procedures including elimination of inter-company transactions and balances. Ensure compliance with SaaS-specific accounting requirements, including revenue recognition under ASC 606/IFRS 15.Manage Tax Compliance: Prepare and review corporate filings, including GST, TDS, and income tax returns. Coordinate with external tax consultants for US, UK, and UAE filings. Support the preparation of basic transfer pricing documentation for intercompany transactions, ensuring arm's length compliance.Maintain Compliance Calendar: Monitor statutory filing deadlines across all regions and ensure timely completion of annual returns, board meeting compliances, and regulatory submissions with the consultant. Manage annual ROC filings, including AOC-4, MGT-7, and other mandatory filings under the Companies Act.Monitor Regulatory & Process Changes: Stay updated with changes in tax and regulatory requirements across jurisdictions and communicate the impact to the finance team. Perform periodic compliance checks and risk assessments, recommending improvements as needed. Identify and help implement process improvements in compliance, reporting, and internal controls.Collaborate Cross-Functionally: Support the Finance Controller in implementing and maintaining internal controls and compliance frameworks. Review and ensure adherence to applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies related to finance, tax, and corporate governance. Work with other teams to ensure compliance with contractual and regulatory obligations.Qualifications:Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA) with 1–3 years of post-qualification experience in audit, tax, and compliance.Required Skills:Month-End Closing Experience: Hands-on experience managing month-end closing procedures, including reconciliations and financial statement preparation.Consolidated Financial Statements: Experience in preparing consolidated financial statements and understanding of consolidation procedures.Statutory Audit Experience: Hands-on experience in coordinating statutory audits and working with external auditors.Tax Compliance Knowledge: Strong understanding of Indian tax laws (GST, TDS, Income Tax) and basic knowledge of international tax compliance.SaaS Industry Exposure: Familiarity with SaaS accounting principles, including revenue recognition and deferred revenue management, is preferred.Multi-Entity Exposure: Familiarity with compliance requirements for multiple jurisdictions, preferably including the US, UK, or UAE.Technical Skills: Proficiency in MS Excel/Google spreadsheet, accounting software (preferably Zoho Books), and coordination with external consultants.Communication Skills: Strong organizational and communication abilities to coordinate with external auditors and internal teams across regions.Companies Act Knowledge: Understanding of Companies Act compliance, board meeting requirements, and ROC filings.Process Improvement Mindset: Ability to identify inefficiencies and recommend automated solutions for compliance and reporting processes.What Success Looks Like:Seamless Audit Coordination: All statutory audits across regions are completed on schedule with minimal observations and strong relationships with external auditors.Timely Month-End Closing: Month-end closing procedures are completed within established timelines (typically 5-7 business days) with accurate financial statements.Accurate Financial Reporting: Standalone and consolidated financial statements are prepared accurately, reflecting true financial position across all entities.Timely Compliance: All statutory filings, tax returns, and regulatory submissions are completed on time across all jurisdictions.Effective External Coordination: Strong working relationships with external consultants and auditors, ensuring smooth audit processes and timely responses.Proactive Compliance Monitoring: Compliance calendar is maintained, deadlines are tracked, and the team is informed of upcoming requirements.Support for Growth: You help maintain the compliance foundation that supports UrbanPiper's continued growth across multiple regions.Cost-Effective Approach: You leverage external expertise for complex matters while managing essential coordination internally.Process Enhancement: You contribute to automation and process improvements that reduce manual effort and improve accuracy.This role offers excellent exposure to multi-jurisdictional compliance, working with external professionals, and supporting a growing technology company's essential regulatory requirement.Apply now if you wish to be a Piper