Manager/Assistant Manager - Finance

Job Title: Manager/Assistant Manager – Finance Experience: 4-5 years Location: Bangalore, WFO mandatory Industry Preference: Indian companies, startups preferred (BPO’s is a clear no) Qualification: B.Com + CA Intermediate or B.Com + MBA (Finance) Role Overview We are looking for a finance professional with strong hands-on experience in accounting, taxation basics, and business analytics. The role requires working closely with business teams, supporting financial planning, managing book closure, and ensuring accurate financial reporting in a growing organization. Requirements Key Responsibilities Finance Operations & Accounting ● Manage full-cycle accounting, including monthly book closure. ● Ensure accurate recording of revenue, costs, and deferred income per accounting standards. ● Handle AR, collections, and reconciliation with sales data. ● Manage vendor payments, expenses, and AP processes. ● Oversee student/customer refunds, incentives, and commission accounting.

Revenue & Business Support ● Track enrollments, pricing, discounts, and revenue for all business units ● Monitor unit economics, margins, and cohort performance for all business units ● Support management with business performance analysis and MIS. ● Collaborate with sales, growth, and operations on financial controls. Analytics & Reporting ● Budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis ● Prepare leadership dashboards and reports ● Assist with cash flow and working capital management Taxation, Compliance & Audit ● Manage basic direct/indirect tax computations (GST, TDS). ● Liaise with external consultants for compliance and filings. ● Support statutory, tax, and internal audits. Required Skills & Competencies ● Strong accounting and book closure knowledge. ● Working understanding of revenue recognition. ● Basic direct and indirect taxation knowledge. ● Advanced MS Excel skills (Pivots, Lookups, data analysis). ● Good business acumen and cross-functional ability. ● Highly detailed and process-oriented. ● Prior experience in startup or growth-stage companies ● Exposure to accounting software (Tally ERP) ● Ability to adapt to evolving business requirements