Chartered Accountant - Finance

Job Description - Finance Executive / Manager

Location: Gurgaon

Department: Finance & Accounts

About the Role:

We are seeking a dynamic finance professional to manage end-to-end finance operations of our law firm. The role requires expertise in accounting, taxation, governance, and compliance while ensuring smooth financial operations and regulatory adherence.

Key Responsibilities:

Accounts & Finance Operations:

- Manage Accounts Receivable (AR): invoicing, client billing, follow-ups, collections, reconciliations.

- Manage Accounts Payable (AP): vendor payments, expense tracking, verification, and reconciliations.

- Oversee general ledger accounting, journal entries, and preparation of financial statements.

- Ensure accurate month-end and year-end closing.

- Monitor cash flow, budgeting, and fund management.

Taxation & Compliance:

- Handle TDS (deduction, deposit, and filing of returns).

- Manage Income Tax compliances: advance tax, return filing, assessments.

- Manage GST compliances: registrations, monthly/quarterly filings, reconciliations, audits.

- Liaise with tax authorities, consultants, and auditors.

Governance & Internal Controls:

- Ensure adherence to accounting standards and statutory requirements.

- Implement and maintain internal financial controls and audit readiness.

- Maintain compliance with applicable law and other applicable regulations.

- Draft and maintain financial policies, SOPs, and governance frameworks.

Reporting & Analysis:

- Prepare MIS reports, financial dashboards, and management presentations.

- Conduct variance analysis, profitability analysis, and cost control.

- Support partners and management in financial planning and decision-making.

Qualifications & Skills:

- Educational: CA / CMA / MBA (Finance) or equivalent.

- Experience: 2-3 years post-qualification relevant experience (law firm/professional services firm preferred).

- Strong knowledge of Accounting, TDS, GST, and Income Tax.

- Hands-on experience with ERP/accounting software (Tally/ Computax /Zoho/).

- Good understanding of corporate governance and compliance frameworks.

- Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving skills.

- Excellent communication skills