Assistant Manager Finance

Assistant Manager - FinanceLocationBengaluruEmployment

Type: Full-timeDepartment:

Finance & AccountsIndustry: HR Tech | AI based Talent Solution

About Cognavi:

Cognavi is an AI-powered platform that helps companies hire job-ready fresh graduates through structured campus engagement, assessments, and digital hiring solutions. Backed by Forum Engineering, Japan, and trusted by over 800+ universities and 100,000+ students, we are building the future of early-career recruitment.

Role Overview:

The Assistant finance Manager will be responsible for overseeing the company financial operations, ensuring accurate accounting practices, meeting all statutory and compliance requirements, and managing payroll. This role requires someone who can balance hands-on financial management with strategic planning in a fast-paced startup environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage day-to-day accounting operations, including accounts payable/receivable, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Experience on ZOHO Books.
• Ensure compliance with all statutory and regulatory requirements under Indian laws (Income Tax, GST, Companies Act, PF, ESIC, etc.).
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and MIS reports.
• Review invoices based on client contracts, ensuring accuracy and alignment with agreed terms.
• Handle payroll processing and compliance on GreytHR, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management to aid business planning.
• Liaise with auditors, tax advisors, and regulatory authorities.
• Implement and strengthen internal financial controls and processes.
• Partner with leadership to provide financial insights and support fundraising, investor reporting, and business growth strategies.

Requirements:

• B. Com (Finance) or equivalent qualification.
• Strong knowledge of accounting standards, corporate taxation, payroll, and compliance requirements in India.
• 5-8 years of relevant experience, preferably with exposure to startups or technology companies.
• Hands-on experience in GreytHR payroll management.
• Proficiency in accounting tools (e.g., Tally, Zoho Books, QuickBooks) and MS Excel/Google Sheets.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Core Competencies Required

Financial Expertise

• Strong understanding of accounting principles, taxation, and statutory compliance in India.
• Proficiency in financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting.

Compliance & Regulatory Knowledge

In-depth knowledge of GST, Income Tax, PF, ESIC, and Companies Act.

• Ability to ensure timely and accurate filings with regulatory authorities.

Payroll Management

• Hands-on experience with GreytHR payroll system.
• Knowledge of employee taxation, salary structuring, and compliance with labor laws.

Contract & Invoicing Management

• Ability to review invoices against client contracts for accuracy and compliance.
• Strong attention to detail in revenue recognition and billing cycles.

Technology & Tools Proficiency

• Skilled in accounting software (Tally, Zoho Books, QuickBooks).
• Advanced MS Excel/Google Sheets skills for financial analysis and reporting.

Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills

• Capability to interpret financial data and provide actionable insights.
• Strong risk assessment and issue-resolution abilities.

Stakeholder Management

• Effective communication with auditors, tax advisors, clients, and internal teams.
• Ability to collaborate with leadership and cross-functional teams in a startup environment.

Leadership & Ownership

Independent decision-making and initiative-taking in a dynamic setting.

• High sense of accountability and integrity in financial practices.

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