Assistant Manager

Role Objective

The Assistant Manager Finance will act as a Finance Controller for multiple international entities and subsidiaries of TruKKer, based out of India. The role demands end-to-end ownership of financial operations including monthly closing, reporting, payables, intercompany reconciliations, variance analysis, audit support, taxation, and cash flow management. The ideal candidate will work cross-functionally across teams in KSA, UAE, Bahrain, and other countries, ensuring financial compliance and integrity of reporting in a dynamic, high-growth environment.

Key Responsibilities

Entity-Level Financial Controllership

• Act as a virtual finance controller for assigned countries/subsidiaries within the TruKKer group.
• Manage day-to-day financial operations of these entities including oversight of local transactions, reporting, and compliance.
• Ensure timely monthly, quarterly, and annual closings, with accurate accruals and provisioning.

Books Closure & Financial Statements

• Prepare and review trial balances, journal entries, ledgers, and reconciliations.
• Ensure accurate and timely closing of books in line with group accounting standards (IFRS/IGAAP).
• Generate and review financial statements (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow) for assigned entities.

Accounts Payable & Vendor Management

• Oversee the complete accounts payable cycle—vendor invoice validation, payment processing, and ledger reconciliation.

• Review aging reports, ensure timely payment to vendors, and monitor cash outflow.

• Liaise with sourcing/procurement teams to ensure alignment on vendor payment terms and approvals.

Cash Flow Monitoring & Treasury Coordination

• Prepare entity-level cash flow reports, weekly rolling forecasts, and variance commentary.
• Coordinate with treasury teams for fund movement and optimize intercompany cash flows.
• Track bank positions, ensure liquidity, and support funding decisions for foreign entities.

Taxation & Statutory Compliance

• Support tax filings (VAT, Withholding Tax, etc.) for foreign entities in coordination with external consultants.
• Maintain compliance calendars and ensure statutory timelines are adhered to across geographies.
• Provide tax documentation and reconciliations for audit and internal controls.

Audit Management

• Coordinate with internal and external auditors for statutory and group audits.
• Prepare audit schedules, respond to queries, and support resolution of audit observations.
• Ensure accurate documentation and archiving of all audit-related files.

Variance Analysis & MIS Reporting

• Analyse monthly financial performance vs. budget/forecast; highlight key variances.
• Work with business stakeholders to explain financial outcomes and suggest corrective actions.
• Generate MIS reports, dashboards, and commentary for leadership review.

Intercompany Transactions & Reconciliations

• Maintain intercompany balances and ensure timely reconciliations between entities.
• Raise and settle intercompany invoices in accordance with group policies.
• Ensure transfer pricing compliance and documentation.

Financial Systems & Controls

• Ensure data integrity in ERP and accounting platforms (Zoho, NetSuite, SAP, or equivalent).
• Support process automation, system enhancements, and COE efficiency initiatives.
• Ensure financial controls are robust, documented, and auditable.

Cross-Functional Coordination

• Collaborate with on-ground finance, HR, procurement, and business operations teams in each country.
• Serve as the bridge between COE and local finance to align on processes, updates, and reporting.
• Support special projects such as entity restructuring, new system implementation, or expansion.

Required Skills & Qualifications Experience

• 2–5 years of finance/accounting experience, with at least 2 years in a COE or shared services setup. Must be a CA.
• Prior exposure to handling multi-country financial operations (especially GCC markets)
• Audit firm experience or industry experience in logistics, tech, or services sector preferred

Technical Skills

• Sound knowledge of IFRS and local GAAP (for GCC preferred)
• Proficiency in accounting software – Zoho Books, NetSuite, Tally, SAP, or equivalent
• Strong Excel and data analysis capabilities; working knowledge of Power BI is a plus

Soft Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset
• High attention to detail and commitment to timelines
• Ability to manage stakeholders across cultures and geographies
• Proactive communicator and collaborative team player

Education

• CA

Why Join TruKKer?

• Exposure to multi-country operations and P&L ownership at an early stage
• Dynamic, fast-paced tech-driven logistics company with global expansion
• Work with cross-functional teams and contribute directly to global finance transformation
• Be part of a high-performing COE with room to grow into leadership roles