Finance Consultant

Job Summary

• Responsible for managing core accounting, taxation, audit coordination, ERP operations, and financial reporting for the organization.

• Ensure accurate financial records, statutory compliance, and timely reporting in line with accounting standards and regulatory requirements.

• Support the finance team by handling MIS reporting, reconciliations, and financial analysis to assist management in decision-making.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Maintain day-to-day accounting entries, general ledger, and bank reconciliations to ensure accurate financial records.

• Manage accounts payable and receivable, including processing vendor invoices and PO matching.

• Support month-end and year-end closing activities including accruals, provisions, and prepayments.

• Maintain fixed assets register and calculate depreciation as per Companies Act and Income Tax Act.

• Handle GST compliance, including preparation and filing of GSTR-1, GSTR-3B, and GSTR-9, and reconcile input tax credit.

• Compute and deduct TDS, ensure timely payments, and file quarterly returns (Form 24Q / 26Q).

• Assist in advance tax computation, income tax provisions, and deferred tax calculations.

• Support tax audit preparation and respond to queries from tax authorities and auditors.

• Coordinate with statutory, internal, and tax auditors, and prepare audit schedules, reconciliations, and supporting documents.

• Address audit observations and ensure timely closure of audit findings.

• Maintain a compliance calendar and ensure timely statutory payments including PF, ESI, PT, TDS, and GST.

• Operate ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or Tally for financial transactions and reporting.

• Process vendor payments, cost centre entries, and intercompany transactions through ERP systems.

• Generate financial reports from ERP systems and extract data for analysis, reporting, and audits.

• Prepare monthly MIS reports, budget vs actual analysis, cash flow statements, and variance reports for management.

• Develop and maintain Excel-based financial dashboards and management reports using advanced Excel functions.

• Provide financial data, reports, and analysis as required by the Finance Manager and leadership team.

• Ensure accuracy, compliance, and timely completion of financial processes and statutory deadlines.

Mandatory Requirements

• Qualification: B.Com / M.Com / MBA (Finance) / CA Inter / CMA Inter.

• Experience: 2-3 years of relevant experience in finance and accounting (IT / Software industry preferred).

• Strong knowledge of Indian accounting standards (Ind AS / GAAP) and financial reporting.

• Experience in accounts payable, receivable, general ledger, and reconciliation processes.

• Hands-on experience in GST filing, TDS compliance, and taxation procedures.

• Experience in audit coordination including statutory, internal, and tax audits.

• Working knowledge of ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle Financials, or Tally.

• Advanced proficiency in MS Excel including formulas, pivot tables, and financial dashboards.

• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple financial deadlines.

• Good communication and coordination skills with auditors, vendors, and management teams.