Deputy Manager - Finance (Qualified CA)

• Job title Deputy Manager – Finance
• Department Finance & Accounts
• Reports to Finance Manager
• Team Leads the finance and accounts team
• Location Bhopal
• Employment type Full-time, permanent
• Experience 1-3 years in accounting, GST, TDS and financial reporting
• Qualification CA

Role summary

We are looking for a hands-on finance professional to lead our accounts team and own GST, TDS and statutory compliance end to end. The role covers payments and banking, monthly to annual book closing, and preparation of standalone and consolidated financial statements. You will report directly to the Finance Manager and support MIS, cash flow reporting and statutory audit.

Key responsibilities

GST compliance

• •Prepare workings and file GSTR-1, GSTR-3B, GSTR-6 (ISD), GSTR-9 (annual return) and GSTR-9C (reconciliation statement) within due dates.
• •Reconcile GST data between books, GSTR-2A/2B and filed returns; track and resolve ITC mismatches with vendors.
• •Ensure overall GST compliance, including e-invoicing, e-way bills, notices and departmental queries.

TDS and statutory dues

• •Prepare TDS workings for quarterly return filing (Form 138 and Form 140 and others as applicable) and issue TDS certificates.
• •Compute and deposit statutory dues on time: PF, ESIC, Professional Tax, TDS and GST.
• •Maintain a compliance calendar and records of all challans and acknowledgements.

Payments and banking

• •Process payments for company expenses and vendor bills on a regular schedule, after due verification and approval.
• •Act as the main contact with the bank Relationship Manager and handle day-to-day banking transactions, documentation and queries.
• •Monitor bank balances and support fund planning with the Finance Head.

Financial reporting and closing

• •Prepare and finalise standalone and consolidated financial statements in line with applicable accounting standards (Ind AS / AS) and Schedule III.
• •Drive monthly, quarterly and year-end closing, including accruals, provisions, ledger scrutiny and reconciliations.
• •Assist in preparing MIS reports and the cash flow statement for management.

Audit support

• •Assist the statutory audit by preparing schedules, reconciliations and supporting documents.
• •Respond to auditor queries and other requirements in a timely manner.

Team leadership

• •Lead, guide and review the work of the finance and accounts team.
• •Allocate tasks, set deadlines and ensure accuracy of team output.
• •Report directly to the Finance Head on compliance status, closings and key issues.

Skills and qualifications

• •Qualified or semi-qualified CA / CMA, with 1-3 years of relevant experience.
• •Strong working knowledge of GST, TDS, PF, ESIC and Professional Tax laws and filing procedures.
• •Hands-on experience preparing standalone and consolidated financial statements and handling statutory audits.
• •Good command of TallyPrime and advanced Excel (pivot tables, lookups, reconciliations).
• •Working knowledge of AI tools to speed up reconciliations, reporting and routine work.
• •Comfort with GST portal, TRACES, EPFO and ESIC portals, and net banking platforms.
• •Prior experience leading or supervising a small finance team.

Preferred attributes

• •High attention to detail and a strong sense of ownership over deadlines.
• •Clear communication with banks, auditors, consultants and internal teams.
• •Ability to work under pressure during closings and audit periods.
• •Integrity and discretion in handling confidential financial data.