Finance & Accounting Manager

Finance & Accounting Manager

Location: Kolkata, India

Department: Finance & Accounts

About Us

Our client, the creative and digital services division of a global company, partners with global organizations across industries to deliver marketing, design, and technology solutions. We are seeking a meticulous and proactive Finance & Accounting Manager to take ownership of our financial operations, compliance obligations, and reporting requirements. This role is ideal for a finance professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced agency environment and is passionate about accuracy, compliance, and driving financial performance.

Key Responsibilities

Compliance & Taxation

• Manage all statutory compliance, including GST, TDS, and other applicable government taxes.
• Monitor updates in company law, direct and indirect tax regulations, and ensure timely implementation within company processes.
• Coordinate with external consultants for PF, Client, and other labor-related compliance filings.

Audit & Controls

• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual audits with external auditors.
• Maintain accurate books of accounts and ensure timely reconciliations of all ledgers.
• Strengthen internal controls to mitigate risk and ensure adherence to company policies.

Financial Operations

• Oversee salary disbursement, reimbursements, petty cash, vendor payments, and all other company transactions.
• Drive and maintain robust financial processes in collaboration with external CA consultants, ensuring financial hygiene, optimal cash flow management, and process efficiency.
• Support payroll operations from a finance perspective, ensuring accurate accounting, compliance with statutory deductions, and timely salary payments.
• Ensure proper documentation, approvals, and timely processing of expenses.
• Manage cash flow planning to maintain healthy liquidity for operations.
• Proactively identify and implement process improvements to strengthen financial controls and operational efficiency.

Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)

• Prepare and analyze income and expenditure statements, client billing and collection reports, and P&L analysis.
• Support senior management in annual and quarterly budgeting and forecasting cycles, providing insights and recommendations to improve profitability.
• Partner with account management teams to monitor client-level profitability and financial performance.

Reporting & MIS

• Deliver weekly, monthly, and quarterly financial reports for management.
• Prepare ad-hoc financial analysis and dashboards as required by leadership.

Stakeholder Management

• Liaise with external partners (auditors, tax consultants, CA consultants, banks) and internal teams to ensure smooth operations.
• Work collaboratively with external finance advisors to maintain best-in-class financial processes and controls.
• Act as the single point of contact for all finance-related queries.
• Build strong working relationships with account management teams to support client financial requirements.

Qualifications & Skills

• Education: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field; CA, CMA, or MBA (Finance) is a plus.
• Experience: 3-6 years of hands-on experience managing end-to-end finance operations including compliance, taxation, and financial reporting. Prior experience in a digital marketing agency or similar fast-paced service environment is required.
• Strong understanding of Indian accounting standards, taxation laws, payroll compliance, and statutory requirements.
• Demonstrated experience in maintaining financial hygiene, cash flow management, and process optimization in an agency environment.
• Proficiency with Zoho Books or similar accounting/ERP software.

Technical Skills:

• Strong proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and Advanced Excel (financial modeling, pivot tables, lookups, dashboards).
• Familiarity with AI-powered tools for data analysis and process automation is a strong plus.

Soft Skills

• Excellent stakeholder communication skills and ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Problem-solving mindset with the ability to troubleshoot financial discrepancies quickly.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and deliver under tight deadlines.
• Organized and self-driven, with a passion for numbers and continuous improvement.

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to lead finance operations for a growing creative and digital business in a dynamic agency environment.
• Work closely with leadership and directly influence budgeting, payroll compliance, forecasting, and profitability strategy.
• Collaborate with experienced finance professionals and consultants to drive excellence in financial management.
• Exposure to global clients and cross-functional collaboration.
• Competitive salary package with benefits, PF contributions, and opportunities for professional growth and development.