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Title: Senior Manager - FinanceLocation: GurgaonEducation: CA or CA FinalistExperience: Min. 4 Years PQE (in NBFC)About the Role: The Senior Manager- Finance will be a critical member of Client's Finance & Accounts team, anchoring the company's core financial operations across controllership, statutory compliance, and reporting. The ideal candidate brings deep NBFC-sector experience and hands-on expertise in statutory audits, tax audits, month-end closing, and financial controllership. This role demands someone who is detail-oriented, deadline-driven, and capable of operating in a fast-paced fintech environment.Responsibilities:Manage and lead the statutory audit process from planning to closure; act as the primary liaison between the company and external auditors.Prepare financial statements including P&L, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow Statements in compliance with Ind AS, RBI guidelines, and NBFC regulations.Drive accurate and timely month-end close processes, ensuring all entries, reconciliations, and reports are completed within stipulated timelines.Oversee income tax audit compliance including preparation of tax audit reports, advance tax calculations, and quarterly/annual tax filings.Ensure TDS compliance across all transactions — timely deduction, payment, and filing of TDS returns (Form 24Q, 26Q, 27Q); manage 26AS/AIS reconciliation.Implement and maintain strong internal controls, SOPs, and financial governance frameworks across all business finance functions.Conduct balance sheet reviews and substantiate all accounts with proper reconciliations; identify and resolve discrepancies proactively.Prepare, analyze, and present MIS reports, dashboards, and business finance commentary to senior management and board.Manage GST compliance including monthly filings (GSTR-1, GSTR-3B), annual returns (GSTR-9/9C), reconciliations, and input tax credit management.Coordinate with RBI regulatory reporting requirements applicable to NBFCs, including ALM returns, NPA provisioning, and related disclosures.Support the CFO / VP Finance in audit committee presentations, board-level financial reporting, and investor-facing financial disclosures.Liaise with banks, financial institutions, and lenders for financial documentation, credit facilities, and limit utilizations.Drive process improvements and automation in financial closing and reporting functions using ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Tally, or similar).Support due diligence requirements for fundraising rounds, regulatory submissions, or M&A activities as required.Requirement: Mandatory Qualifications:Chartered Accountant (CA) — qualified from ICAI. CA Finalists with equivalent experience may be considered.Minimum 4 years of post-qualification (or relevant) experience exclusively in NBFC companies.Proven, hands-on mandate experience in all four areas: Statutory Audit, Tax Audit, Controllership, and Month-End Closing.Strong working knowledge of Ind AS, Companies Act 2013, Income Tax Act, RBI NBFC Master Directions.Preferred Qualifications:Experience in NBFCs, Microfinance Institutions (MFIs), or Digital Lending platforms.Familiarity with RBI regulatory reporting norms for NBFCs — ALM, Prudential Norms, SRO frameworks.Experience working with Big 4 accounting firms or large NBFC audit functions.Proficiency in ERP systems — SAP, Oracle Financials, Tally Prime, or comparable accounting software.Strong Excel / financial modelling skills; experience with BI tools (Power BI, Tableau) is a plus.Demonstrated ability to handle audits independently and manage external auditor relationships.Mandate Areas (Must-Have Expertise)Statutory Audit: Lead and manage end-to-end statutory audit processes; coordinate with external auditors (Big 4 or reputed CA firms); ensure timely and clean audit closures; prepare and review audit schedules, notes to accounts, and financial statements as per Ind AS / Companies Act 2013 norms applicable to NBFCs.Tax Audit: Own the income tax audit (u/s 44AB of Income Tax Act) including preparation of Form 3CA/3CB/3CD; manage tax computations, advance tax, TDS compliance, and liaise with tax auditors; ensure accurate deferred tax workings and tax provisions as per applicable rates.Controllership: Drive robust internal controls and financial governance; oversee general ledger integrity, balance sheet reconciliations, intercompany eliminations, and treasury management; design and enforce Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for finance operations; ensure compliance with RBI NBFC regulations and other statutory requirements.Month-End Closing: Lead a timely and accurate month-end close process within defined timelines (typically Day 5–7 close); manage accruals, provisions, prepayments, depreciation runs, and revenue recognition; produce MIS reports, P&L, and balance sheet for management review; coordinate with business teams for variance analysis and commentary.Core CompetenciesTechnical Skills:Deep knowledge of Indian NBFC regulatory frameworkInd AS / IGAAP financial reportingIncome Tax, GST & TDS complianceAudit management (statutory & tax)ERP systems & financial toolsBehavioural Skills:High ownership & accountabilityStrong deadline orientationExcellent communication with auditorsLeadership and team managementAnalytical mindset with attention to detailAbility to thrive in a fast-paced startup environment