Accounts and Finance Assistant Manager

Job Title: Assistant Manager Accounts & Finance

Experience: 6+ years

Location: Chennai, India

About Us

At The Indus Valley, we're on a mission to revolutionize Indian kitchens by bringing back healthy, toxin-free cookware rooted in Indian tradition. As India's pioneering brand in health-first cookware, we serve over 10 lakh customers and are backed by top venture capital firms. Our products are designed to make daily cooking safer, cleaner, and better—for individuals, families, and the planet. We believe the kitchen is the heart of the home, and we're here to make it healthier, one utensil at a time.

Why This Role Matters

As an Assistant Manager – Accounts & Finance, you'll be responsible for overseeing core financial operations and ensuring full statutory compliance. From GST to TDS, MIS to audits—you'll be the financial backbone ensuring accuracy, discipline, and compliance across the board. Your work will power strategic decisions, business health, and long-term growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Accounting Operations: Manage daily accounting tasks—entries, reconciliations, payables/receivables, and ledger management
  
  • Month-End Closures: Ensure timely books closing, finalization of accounts, and periodic financial reporting
  
  • Statutory Compliance: Ensure 100% compliance with statutory requirements including GST, TDS, PF, PT, Income Tax, and other direct/indirect tax obligations
  
  • Taxation: Handle timely computation and filing of returns (GST, TDS, IT); support internal and external audits and tax assessments
  
  • ERP & Tally: Ensure accurate financial data entry and management across Tally and ERP platforms
  
  • MIS Reporting: Generate monthly MIS reports, financial summaries, variance analyses, and actionable dashboards
  
  • Audit & Coordination: Liaise with internal and statutory auditors, consultants, and government authorities

What We're Looking For

• Compliance Champion: You understand laws, rules, and returns inside out and leave no gaps
  
  • Detail-Oriented: Accuracy is your second nature—you catch mistakes others miss
  
  • Analytical Mindset: You can translate numbers into insights that drive decisions
  
  • ERP Proficiency: Hands-on experience with Tally and ERP software is a must
  
  • Multi-Tasker: Comfortable working under tight deadlines with multiple priorities

Qualifications

• B com - CA Inter (Preferred) / M.Com / MBA in Finance
  
  • 6+ years of relevant experience in accounting, taxation, and statutory compliance
  
  • Proficiency in Tally, ERP systems, and Advance Excel
  
  • Prior exposure to D2C, retail, or manufacturing finance is a strong advantage

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Subject: Assistant Manager – Accounts & Finance – Chennai

Statutory Compliance (Key Focus Area)

• Ensure 100% compliance with all applicable statutory requirements including:
• GST: Monthly returns (GSTR-1, 3B), reconciliations, e-Invoicing, Input Tax Credit tracking
• TDS: Accurate deductions, quarterly returns (24Q, 26Q), Form 16/16A issuance
• Income Tax: Advance tax calculations, Form 3CD and tax audit support
• Companies Act: Statutory registers, ROC filings, board resolutions, and related documentation
• Labour Laws: PF, ESI, PT
• Stay updated with amendments in tax laws, GST circulars, and RBI guidelines
• Prepare data for statutory inspections, assessments, and departmental audits
• Liaise with consultants, legal advisors, and statutory bodies as required

Accounts Payable & Receivable

• Oversee vendor payments, customer collections, credit control, and reconciliations
• Track and manage aging of receivables and payables
• Monitor vendor statutory compliance (e.g., GST registration, PAN validation, TDS applicability)

Audit & Internal Controls

• Lead statutory audit preparation and coordinate with auditors for timely completion
• Support internal audits and ensure adherence to SOPs and internal control frameworks
• Implement best practices to strengthen compliance and risk mitigation