Assistant Manager - Finance

• Oversee end-to-end vendor invoice management: verification, booking, approvals, and payment processing.
• Ensure accurate expense classification in line with accounting standards and company policies.
• Perform vendor reconciliations and resolve disputes promptly.
• Monitor outstanding payables, prepare ageing analysis, and manage payment scheduling.
• Coordinate with internal teams to ensure smooth AP operations and compliance.
• Oversee end-to-end COD accounting and reconciliation

• Prepare and finalize returns across all applicable taxation categories (GST, TDS, PF, ESI, PT, etc.).
• Stay updated on amendments in tax and compliance laws and ensure timely implementation.

• Lead finance-related technology implementations and process automation initiatives.
• Collaborate with the technical team to build dashboards and reports for management.
• Strengthen internal controls across AP, AR, and compliance processes.
• Proactively identify issues, recommend improvements, and implement solutions.

• Chartered Accountant (CA) with 2 years+ of experience in a similar role, preferably in a growing startup environment.
• Proven experience in Accounts Payable, vendor management.
• Hands-on experience with Zoho Books is mandatory.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel) and Google Spreadsheets.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage pressure, and meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a pragmatic and mature approach.

The Assistant Manager - Finance role covers accounts payable, vendor and cash-on-delivery reconciliations, tax filings, and financial controls. It also contributes to finance systems, reporting, and process improvements in a same-day e-commerce delivery business.

Role at a glance

Skills mentioned

What you will likely work on

• Manage vendor invoices through verification, booking, approvals, and payment processing.
• Classify expenses and reconcile vendor accounts, resolving discrepancies and disputes.
• Track outstanding payables, analyze ageing, and schedule payments.
• Reconcile cash-on-delivery transactions.
• Prepare and finalize applicable GST, TDS, PF, ESI, and PT returns; apply relevant compliance changes on time.
• Lead finance technology implementation and process automation initiatives.
• Work with technical colleagues on management dashboards and reports.
• Strengthen controls across accounts payable, receivables, and compliance, and implement process improvements.

Good fit signals

• A Chartered Accountant with at least two years in a similar role.
• Experience in accounts payable and vendor management.
• Hands-on Zoho Books experience is mandatory; Excel and Google Spreadsheets proficiency are also sought.
• Comfort balancing independent work, deadlines, and pressure with analytical and problem-solving demands.
• Growing-startup experience is preferred; clear communication and a pragmatic, mature approach are valued.