Assistant Manager

Job Summary:

We are looking for a dynamic and thorough Assistant Manager – Finance & Accounting to support our financial operations across domestic sales, import of finished goods, spares for service, and occasional exports. This role involves close coordination with internal teams and external consultants to ensure timely reporting, accurate compliance, and process integrity. The position is ideal for a hard-working finance professional who is capable of handling pressure, managing teams, and aligning with business goals in a fast-paced environment.

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

• Supervise day-to-day finance and accounting transactions, including sales, purchases, inventory, and service billing.

• Ensure accurate accounting of import purchases, including freight, duty, and landing cost computations.

• Monitor and manage stock movement and valuation for finished goods and service-related spares.

• Manage customer billing, cash collections, debtor ageing, and credit control in collaboration with sales and service functions.

• Liaise with inter-company and intra-company collaborators for timely payment processing, receivable follow-ups, and force balance reconciliations.

• Oversee vendor, customer, bank, and intercompany reconciliations in alignment with monthly close timelines.

• Coordinate with external consultants to ensure timely submission of statutory filings including GST, TDS, and income tax returns.

• Prepare and review monthly financials, sales reports, stock status, and ensure timely sharing of financial packs for HFM upload.

• Support preparation of key management reports including POR, Keyline Statements, and variance analysis with business recommendations.

• Handle logistics and customs clearance issues by engaging with logistics teams, customs agents, and banks for statutory documents.

• Validate employee reimbursements in line with company policy and ensure timely processing of employee-related payments.

• Collaborate with HR for monthly payroll input integration and booking of employee-related expenses.

• Assist in internal and external audits through timely documentation and response to audit queries.

• Deliver on high-pressure tasks such as month-end closure, compliance deadlines, and urgent data requirements from leadership.

Who You Are:
You are a finance professional who takes accountability and thrives in dynamic business environments. You engage confidently with cross-functional teams and external partners. You build trust through consistency and proactively solve problems before they raise. You run timelines rigorously and contribute to strengthening the financial backbone of the business.

For This Role, You Will Need:

• CA Inter / Semi-qualified Chartered Accountant or equivalent professional qualification.

• 6 to 8 years of relevant experience in a trading, import, or distribution environment.

• Strong working knowledge of import documentation, indirect taxation, and compliance requirements.

• Hands-on experience in Tally ERP and advanced Excel skills.

• Proven ability to lead and supervise junior team members.

• Experience coordinating with cross-functional departments like Sales, HR, Logistics, and external consultants.

Our Culture & Commitment to You:
At Emerson, we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We foster an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives—because we know that great ideas come from great teams. Our commitment to ongoing career development and growing an inclusive culture ensures you have the support to thrive. Whether through mentorship, training, or leadership opportunities, we invest in your success so you can make a lasting impact. We believe diverse teams, working together are key to driving growth and delivering business results. 

We recognize the importance of employee wellbeing. We prioritize providing competitive benefits plans, a variety of medical insurance plans, Employee Assistance Program, employee resource groups, recognition, and much more. Our culture offers flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation and holiday leave.